BMiller85
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Hi all - Was hoping I could get some help on an issue I'm having. 1998 Silverado with a stock 5.7 Vortec V8. Wanted to get a better/more aggressive sound with the exhaust, so installed a Borla Pro-XS and a set of eBay shorty headers. In doing so, we had to remove/delete the EGR, which we did in via HP Tuners.
Given the tight clearance, my shop suggested that I purchase and run Accel header plugs due to their length. Upon getting the truck back post install, I am getting a little stumble when in park and drive (at a stop); I would estimate a 1-200 rpm drop.
The truck ran perfect before swapping to shorty headers. I do a lot of road tripping when my son to events so want the truck running 100%. My first thought is the plugs.
I've never had experience with Accel plugs, but know that AC Delco is what these trucks love most. My shop said I would be unable to run them given the length interfering with the header. Is there a model of AC Delco that is shorter/compatible with shorty headers? What are y'all that run headers running for plugs? Is there something else that I should be looking into outside of plugs?
Many thanks for the help/insight!
Given the tight clearance, my shop suggested that I purchase and run Accel header plugs due to their length. Upon getting the truck back post install, I am getting a little stumble when in park and drive (at a stop); I would estimate a 1-200 rpm drop.
The truck ran perfect before swapping to shorty headers. I do a lot of road tripping when my son to events so want the truck running 100%. My first thought is the plugs.
I've never had experience with Accel plugs, but know that AC Delco is what these trucks love most. My shop said I would be unable to run them given the length interfering with the header. Is there a model of AC Delco that is shorter/compatible with shorty headers? What are y'all that run headers running for plugs? Is there something else that I should be looking into outside of plugs?
Many thanks for the help/insight!
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