Pulstar sparkplug install

[DMX84]

I installed my Pulstar plugs today, not much of tech article material, as everyone has done plugs before. But it’s not 20 min job as some cars- definitely not as easy as my 71 GMC.

I thought I could hit the high lights to help someone who hasn’t done them….

Disconnect the negative battery terminal- this will reset your ECU and you’ll see the most MPG with the new plugs. This clears out your stored memory of all the bad gas, faulty spark or what ever causes any knock/detonation most of it you’ll never hear.

You should plan on cleaning the throttle body when done, as you’ll need to remove the air horn going to the throttle body anyway. (It covers the entire passenger side head).
You’ll need to remove a bracket on the driver’s side but its simple and easy to do.

I used a flex ended ratchet that makes quick work for most of this (used like a speed wrench). But you will need a few extensions and a swivel.

I noticed that my plugs were making creaking sounds as the dry threads were very tight.
So I used high temp anti seize on my threads- not required, I just wanted to make my future job easier.

On the coil pack I used some silicone grease on the boots (supplied, but I used my own) to shield from any unwanted arcing, and make it easier to install/remove. I also ended up using a thin coat on the chamfer for the coils connector. This made the connector slid in place. Without it was very tight and needed allot of force to make it lock on. It will prevent moisture from getting in too.

I noticed that the Pulstar plugs are a tad longer on the resistor end (see pic) but it didn’t seem to be a problem.
I checked all the gaps on the plugs before installation and they went in without any problems.

That’s about it, I’ll post my MPG when I get some results!

DMX

[DMX84]

I did watch Pink in concert while dong this; she had the singer from 4 non blonds too, and they did that song, What’s Up. Man that was a great concert on HDNET (Dish network) I ended up switching to MHD for more great concerts while finishing up in the garage.
Here's pink giving the MUD salute.
DMX

[slimbuddha]

Funny you posted this, I was going to resurrect your old post on this to ask how they were doing. Did you ever get to a dyno to get before/after results?

[1loudLX]

DMX, nice sticker

[DMX84]

Originally Posted by slimbuddha

Funny you posted this, I was going to resurrect your old post on this to ask how they were doing. Did you ever get to a dyno to get before/after results?

Originally Posted by 1loudLX

DMX, nice sticker

I didn't do the before dyno, and not sure if I'll do one now. Maybe I could take a collection and have it done. The only problem our numbers here will look anemic compared to people near sea level.
I'll be able to tell when pulling my trailer this summer.

You get two of those stickers in each set of plugs, not sure how long I'll leave it.

[pint]

Nice work. Just curios, any specific reason you went with the Pulstar's over OEM?

[slimbuddha]

See this thread:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...l-labs%85.html

[slimbuddha]

Dean,
I know its only been about 1.5 months, but how are the new Plugs going?

Ron

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by slimbuddha

Dean,
I know its only been about 1.5 months, but how are the new Plugs going?

Ron

Glad you asked this...curious minds want to know.

[OursSauvage]

Originally Posted by spressomon

Glad you asked this...curious minds want to know.

So do I... the "total flush and tune-up" has to be done on mine

[DMX84]

They are performing well, seems to have a bit more low end IMO. That’s hard to tell for sure, but there is an area by my house, that when I pull out of a grocery store I have to get on it hard to execrate and it up hill. This seems to be a little easier now.
My mileage seems to have improved ~ 15.5 MPG.
I had been keeping a eye one my fill-ups but my wife screw it up while I was on travel.
I’ll see if it has gotten any better and report back!
Dean