overall, the install wasnt bad at all. dare i even venture to say it was easy? anyway, being the cocky guy i am, i didnt bother to read any how-tos beforehand. total time was about 3 hours, including the time it took to remove and re-install my STB, which was a PITA. i took my time and cleaned everything up real well, then installed a set of Autolite 103 plugs gapped at ~.054. i did have to modify the alternator bracket a bit though. had to cut off the corner that stuck out next to the t-stat housing. it was digging into the upper hose. other than that, the install was a breeze. the new plugs feel great, smooth power and my cold-start bucking problem went away.
i also installed new 13" Brembo slotted rotors (zinc plated) and EBC ceramic pads in the front. talk about a PITA that was. the pads were too thick and wouldnt fit over the rotor when loaded into the caliper. so i had to grind off about 1mm total from both the inner and outer pads to get them to fit over the rotor. other than that, the new brakes feel great too, and stopping is better than with the last set of 13" Brembo knockoffs.
i also installed new 13" Brembo slotted rotors (zinc plated) and EBC ceramic pads in the front. talk about a PITA that was. the pads were too thick and wouldnt fit over the rotor when loaded into the caliper. so i had to grind off about 1mm total from both the inner and outer pads to get them to fit over the rotor. other than that, the new brakes feel great too, and stopping is better than with the last set of 13" Brembo knockoffs.