Help with Plog - Grand Prix Net

You are not logged in. [Log In] Grand Prix Net » Forums » Older Models » 1997-2003 Grand Prix » Help with Plog

Page 1 of 2

1

Topic Options

Rate This Topic

#77393 - 02/17/10 09:48 PM

Help with Plog

GTPCompG Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 3294
Loc: Ames, Iowa

I got my plog back from machine shop (got broken bolt out) but the guy down there reminded me that there is a crack in it. I'm not sure if this crack goes all the way threw is there some sort of test I can do to determine if this crack goes all the way through? Also what are things I can have done to it to fix the crack?

_________________________

Inferno Package/CAI/180tstat/3" DP/AL 104 XP's/3.8 MPS/Tuned

#77394 - 02/17/10 09:56 PM

Re: Help with Plog

jorgs_7 Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 11/08/08
Posts: 2689
Loc: Eagan,MN

For one you could contact ZZP since those plogs suck, or you could see if they can magna flux test it and reweld it. (magna fluxing is used to see cracks not visible to the eye) typically useful for head surfaces.

_________________________

#77395 - 02/17/10 10:00 PM

Re: Help with Plog

BoostenGTP Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 01/09/08
Posts: 3476
Loc: Michigan

What plog is it? is it the Gen 1 plog? if so they all had that problem and your out of luck, should have gotten a gen 2 or headers.

_________________________
2000 GTP: XP Cammed/Blown/Nitrous

#77396 - 02/17/10 10:04 PM

Re: Help with Plog

GTPCompG Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 3294
Loc: Ames, Iowa

Quote:

Originally posted by BoostenGTP02:
What plog is it? is it the Gen 1 plog? if so they all had that problem and your out of luck, should have gotten a gen 2 or headers.

My guess is it is gen 1 since it's having this problem and it was just painted black when I got it. Paint came off first day.

_________________________

Inferno Package/CAI/180tstat/3" DP/AL 104 XP's/3.8 MPS/Tuned

#77397 - 02/17/10 10:05 PM

Re: Help with Plog

BoostenGTP Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 01/09/08
Posts: 3476
Loc: Michigan

You can have it rewelded but i would just invest in some headers. But thats just me. I went from Plog set up to Headers and cant believe i went Plog in the first place.

_________________________
2000 GTP: XP Cammed/Blown/Nitrous

#77398 - 02/17/10 10:06 PM

Re: Help with Plog

GTPCompG Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 3294
Loc: Ames, Iowa

Quote:

Originally posted by BoostenGTP02:
You can have it rewelded but i would just invest in some headers. But thats just me. I went from Plog set up to Headers and cant believe i went Plog in the first place.

Not looking for crazy performance.

_________________________

Inferno Package/CAI/180tstat/3" DP/AL 104 XP's/3.8 MPS/Tuned

#77399 - 02/17/10 10:11 PM

Re: Help with Plog

BoostenGTP Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 01/09/08
Posts: 3476
Loc: Michigan

Quote:

Originally posted by GrandPrixGTAlpine:

Quote:

Originally posted by BoostenGTP02:
[b] You can have it rewelded but i would just invest in some headers. But thats just me. I went from Plog set up to Headers and cant believe i went Plog in the first place.

Not looking for crazy performance. [/b]

Its not crazy performance, but you wont be disappointed.

_________________________
2000 GTP: XP Cammed/Blown/Nitrous

#77400 - 02/17/10 10:12 PM

Re: Help with Plog

GTPCompG Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 3294
Loc: Ames, Iowa

Thanks for header advice but I'm staying plog.

_________________________

Inferno Package/CAI/180tstat/3" DP/AL 104 XP's/3.8 MPS/Tuned

#77401 - 02/17/10 10:27 PM

Re: Help with Plog

jorgs_7 Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 11/08/08
Posts: 2689
Loc: Eagan,MN

I'm with boosten, just a good time to upgrade now that your plog is botched and you have a GTP

_________________________

#77402 - 02/18/10 12:29 AM

Re: Help with Plog

GTPCompG Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 3294
Loc: Ames, Iowa

Going to send it to chico for a reweld when I get the time.

_________________________

Inferno Package/CAI/180tstat/3" DP/AL 104 XP's/3.8 MPS/Tuned

#77403 - 02/18/10 03:31 AM

Re: Help with Plog

01GTshaner Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 11/02/08
Posts: 931
Loc: Canada / Ontario / Windsor

You're rather bitter to opinions / suggestions lately Ben. Just sayin lol

_________________________
Top Swap in Progress

Ram Air Intake // ZZP 180* Drilled Tstat // U-Bend Delete // Resonator Delete // GM STB // Debadged // Voltage Booster // NGK TR 55's // Bosh 8MM Wires // Flipped Dog Bones // StreetScene Grilles // Interior Accents Painted // 18" American Racing Casino's // Painted Exhaust Tips // Painted Calipers // JVC Deck // GrandPrix Windshield Decal // Front & Rear Fascia's Black // ZZP Decals //

#77404 - 02/18/10 08:04 AM

Re: Help with Plog

HercMan(Rob) Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 09/12/03
Posts: 14035
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

No he's saying he's perfectly happy with the performance of the Plog and doesn't want to spend the money on headers and go through the hassle of installation. Yet you guys keep hounding him on "get headers".

_________________________
http://www.patriotguard.org

#77405 - 02/18/10 11:28 AM

Re: Help with Plog

ordonez1307 Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 04/18/05
Posts: 8901
Loc: Bradenton, FL

Because we know he will at some point. It's easier to do it now.

But what do we know... we don't have headers.

_________________________
Corey Smith

#77406 - 02/18/10 11:44 AM

Re: Help with Plog

Chico

Offline

Member

Registered: 02/08/04
Posts: 3463
Loc: Gonzales Tx.

I would have to agree with getting headers at this point in time with stainless e-ba- headers at $200 shipped how can U compete ,I will repair his plog if thats what he wants but to be honest the plog is a good upgrade for a N/A mild build or someone that will be content with a 3.4" pulle- and a tune ect.and will sta- at this level ,be-ond this point headers just make sense ,I know the- can be a pain to install and have issues with leaks but once these problems are solved UR good to go ,just IMHO .Chico(pops)

_________________________
04 GTO stock,04 Titan,97 GP GT too many mods to list,90 Corvette & project cars, http://photobucket.com/albums/v206/chico1319

#77407 - 02/18/10 04:47 PM

Re: Help with Plog

jorgs_7 Offline

Offline

Member

Registered: 11/08/08
Posts: 2689
Loc: Eagan,MN

These new Speed Daddy headers on ebay seem to be fitting well for most on CGP & under 200$ shipped.

_________________________

Page 1 of 2

1

View All Topics

Moderator: AustinGTP, Chew, HercMan(Rob), Marc Harbison, Redshift