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Had some time to dig a little deep into the engine bay. Removed the intake manifold to check carbon.



Not too bad, this is the runner in valve cover


Swirl flap


Bottom of flaps were weeping.


Plan was to delete the flaps but ordered the wrong (22mm) plugs. SMH


Decided to clean the manifold. Technique was a good soaking in Super Clean followed by power washing and proved to be quite effective.


After a few hours the solution was as dark as night


Here are the results, CLEAN!




I replaced all manifold gaskets but these are aftermarket and I am not thrilled with the fitment, they are a bit thin and don't fill out the recess.




LOL!
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Removed the rear entertainment system


This center console is a pretty elaborate structure


I have a nice little kit assembled if anyone needs this. Comes complete with the bracket and hardware.


Flashed Rod Sutphin's transmission tune, excited to try this out, I hear great things. I also have a new pan/filter and fluid on the way to service the trans