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Old 11-08-2008, 07:51 PM
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I think whatever on the booster.

You need to do spark plugs if ya can. The OEM Regular Champion plugs are about $1.80 and you gap them before install. It won't take ya that long!
 
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:11 PM
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Ive just never done it on the D. Is it very difficult?
 
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Pop the coils off and pull the plugs one at a time and replace them. Easy. You may also want to take a look at replacing the air filter if it's been a while. That will free up some horses.
 

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Yup, was already gonna get a K&N filter tom.
 
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I read that already whoops! I wasn't paying attention.
 
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How did you make out bro? It'll take a couple shots at the track to get used to the truck and then you can start fooling around. I cant even remember my first 1/4. it was maybe 20 seconds in the first 1/8 and they stopped timing ). Now i'd rather pull tractor sleds haha
 
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Well, I didt run it. The guy I was suppose to race bailed on me. Not to mention there were alot of people breaking stuff there. I got nervous and just stayed and watched. Im gonna get some new tires, change my belts, truck plugs, and get a synthetic oil change and maybe next time I will feel more comfortable.

DURANGED408: 20sec in the 1/8th? WOW, I hope I do better than that! I was hoping for a 16 sec 1/4 mile time. Am I being ridiculous?


BTW, after using some STP 104 octane booster and 93 octane gas and adding a K&N, I can REALLY Feel a difference in the "D". Throttle response, idles smooth and it really puts ya back into the seat!
 
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I told ya!

Get those spark plugs replaced and remember to gap them before install. If ya don't know how to gap them ask the store clerk. Each spark plug has a small coil over it. Take them of and replace each plug one by one. Remember not to over tighten them. Just snug em. There are 8 plugs.
 
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Originally Posted by Durango03
DURANGED408: 20sec in the 1/8th? WOW, I hope I do better than that! I was hoping for a 16 sec 1/4 mile time. Am I being ridiculous?
Sorry for the misunderstanding bro. lol, i was just playing around.. I cant remember my orig times but i'd say maybe high 16's for a first. My first time at the track with the d i was a little un-comfortable, and it just seemed like it took forever to get to the end. I could of swarn i had time to make coffee and drink it before breaking the line. Watching the tach rise reaaaaal slow was a pisser, but my d was wayyy overweight to begin with (and thats when the heavy mods bites ya).
 
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I think that the 5.9 runs 15-16 second quarters so with the 4.7 I doubt you would hit those numbers.
 


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