"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
07/31/2018 at 10:44 • Filed to: Raider
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"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
07/31/2018 at 10:44 • Filed to: Raider | 1
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The plug wires on the Raider started to pull apart when I had to remove them to remove the valve cover, so I ordered a new “premium” Beck Arnley set from RockAuto. Cheap because wholesaler closeout, so I was expecting old, but this box was still an entertaining surprise.
Behold, my lazy but functional wire routing.
crowmolly
> gmctavish needs more space
07/31/2018 at 10:50 |
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That hot air intake is certainly unique.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> gmctavish needs more space
07/31/2018 at 10:51 |
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How’s it runnin?
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gmctavish needs more space
> crowmolly
07/31/2018 at 10:55 |
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It’s even a factory part, too. I think I’ll be making something to plug the hole in the intake and delete that situation.
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crowmolly
> gmctavish needs more space
07/31/2018 at 10:56 |
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Oh, that looks 100% factory. Like they had issues with cold starts or something.
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gmctavish needs more space
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/31/2018 at 10:57 |
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As well as it can until I do the whole Weber swap ordeal. The lifters made a big difference, and the new plug wires even made a little difference, despite the old ones still having good conductivity. It definitely doesn’t love the hot weather.
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gmctavish needs more space
> crowmolly
07/31/2018 at 11:00 |
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It’s called the “Intake preheater hose” or something, so between that, and how angry it is about starting cold, I think you’re right.
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crowmolly
> gmctavish needs more space
07/31/2018 at 11:02 |
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Honestly I’d try disconnecting the hose we’re talking about and see if that makes it run better.
bhtooefr
> gmctavish needs more space
07/31/2018 at 11:02 |
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Maybe they had carb icing issues, too?
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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> gmctavish needs more space
07/31/2018 at 11:03 |
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Yeah, neither of my cars like the heat. The ST used to overheat all the time until I swapped the rad, but it still gets super hot and has a bad case of heat soak.
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gmctavish needs more space
> bhtooefr
07/31/2018 at 11:06 |
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Also very possible. I haven’t driven it in the winter, not that it gets that cold here, but they would’ve had to ready it for much colder winters when they north americanized it.
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gmctavish needs more space
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/31/2018 at 11:10 |
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It’s been suggested that I get my rad rodded out, since no one makes the OE-style all metal ones anymore. It’s actually running at a good temp now, just getting all sluggish and feeling like it wants to stall unless I downshift, once it’s been driving for a while if it’s good and hot out.