Any suggestions?

[legal guy]

Bought an 01 GT and looking to do some basic maintenance. Has 72k on it and recently replaced drive belt and looking to replace plugs. Any suggestions/recommendations in this areas. Also will be looking at some (short-ram) intakes so any suggestions there would be helpful.

[James D.]

72K.... hmmm.... change spark plugs, no need replacing wires, we use coil packs, its doesnt use a distributor cap... clean MAF sensor, change oil, flush coolant/radiator replacing it with fresh one.

Intake... Injen short ram or CAI depending on were you live if it rains alot.

[legal guy]

Thanks James D. I'm obviously new and learning (and obviously have a lot to learn :)). Any recommendations on plugs?

Intake? I live in Missouri so rain is pretty moderate. Where's a good place to look ...ebay?

Good looks on the car by the way!

[Rix86]

plugs: denso or ngk.
no bosch, autolite or any of that crap.

[legal guy]

Thanks guys. I picked up some NGK plugs and K&N Typhoon Short Ram and got 'em in. I've heard that heavier guaged ground wires are a good idea too - supposedly can improve hp, mpg, and overall electrical system efficiency. Is this true? Any recommendations there?

[Sean]

It is wise to ensure that your engine is well grounded. Its typically a good idea to have grounds going:

From the Transmission to the chassis (this one IS a must)
From the engine head to the chassis
From your battery to the chassis
From your alternator to the chassis

I would run 8-4 gauge on these :)

[legal guy]

Thanks Sean. Any ideas where I might find some. Are they universal fit packages or model specific ground wire kits? Where?

[Sean]

Wire is wire for the most part. The hardware store should be able to supply you with at least some 8 gauge, as well as the corresponding connectors.

[Morwan]

Yay, another person from the St. Louis area.

That's all I wanted to say.

[ibanezgfx]

you can buy a ground wire kit off of teamcelica.net im pretty sure :)

[legal guy]

Here's a site I found some for 7th Gens if anyone's interested.
http://www.tunedinnovations.com/groundwires.asp?Product=1

[Mister2T]

The cheapest bet on wire is going to the local hardware store like sean said.

[legal guy]

Hey "ibanezgfx"...Just curious...you a musician? "Ibanez"? Used to own a Soundgear.

What's up "Morwan"? Good to see another St. Louisan!

[Morwan]

Not much is up, except it takes me a long time to reply. And its too damn cold here. I want to fix and clean my car, but doing it in the snow isn't very fun.

[ibanezgfx]

Hey "ibanezgfx"...Just curious...you a musician? "Ibanez"? Used to own a Soundgear.

What's up "Morwan"? Good to see another St. Louisan!
yup, was in a band, but singer moved to cali.
now i barely get a chance to play guitar... :(