Cracked exhaust manifold
#11
06-09-2012, 10:29 AM
#12
06-09-2012, 01:16 PM
rockers installed
Drove it today...It seems to have more power and gets up a little quicker. I did not hear any pinging even at WOT but I have 97 octane fuel and seafoam in the fuel.
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Last edited by TGoodwin; 06-15-2012 at 02:12 AM.
#14
06-09-2012, 02:50 PM
Heavy pinging under load. Slugish performance. Rattle sound coming from the cat sometimes during idle. Oil usage with no external leaks to account for it. The #8 plug was not excessively fouled compared to the other cylinders but the plugs were worn and due for replacement.
The truck is in very good condition with 108k miles on it.
I do not drive the truck daily to work and am doing a little bit at a time. I now have the plugs, wires, headers, and rockers installed. I hope to get time to do the intake kit install today.
The truck is in very good condition with 108k miles on it.
I do not drive the truck daily to work and am doing a little bit at a time. I now have the plugs, wires, headers, and rockers installed. I hope to get time to do the intake kit install today.
Can;t believe this has not been brought up yet - Have you checked the plenum gasket yet? This will also cause such things a #8 misfire, pinging, and a range of other ugly issues.
#17
06-09-2012, 03:13 PM
#18
06-10-2012, 02:43 AM
bolts
No problems they came right out of the heads. I cleaned up the threads with a tap and applied anti-seize to the new header bolts.
I installed the flowmaster catback today. I also have a new y-pipe/cat on the way. I was going to do the plenum kit but did not have time. Maybe next weekend as I am working tomarrow.
I installed the flowmaster catback today. I also have a new y-pipe/cat on the way. I was going to do the plenum kit but did not have time. Maybe next weekend as I am working tomarrow.
Sorry was typo.....I meant to say 168 octane.