🚨******UPDATE*******🚨 ITS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE DOUBLE SWIVEL SOCKET HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED, IN LIU OF THIS, UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF a 3/8 UNIVERSAL JOINT ADAPTER, A 6”-12”SWIVEL EXTENSION AND A 5/8 SPARK PLUG SOCKET CAN REPLICATE THIS TOOL’S CONFIGURATION

Watching this cemented for me the fact that I need to have this done by a shop and not do it myself. I know I won't have the time.

Love the video and keep the Stinger content coming!

Best spark plug install video ever! I couldn't find the double joint socket but I worked it out with a swivel joint socket and a universal joint attachment. Great job and thank you! 👍

Phenomenal job. This video helped me replace mine today.

Great video, awesome and helpful details. Thanks.

This is by far the best video out there for changing these plugs.

Great video content! The fact that you are sharing the "tips and tricks" side is awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and keep the Stinger content coming.

Great video man! Need more stinger videos!

Installed my plugs this weekend using both yours and Tork’s install vids. It was helpful, thanks!

Thank you! The double swivel is KEY for #5

Omgg that push towards the driver side for plug 5 worked perfectly!! Only issue I ran into. Thank you so much

Awesome video! Super helpful.

Excellent info, thanks!

thanks for the great video. i ordered the tools and this video gave me confidence to do the work myself. #5 wasnt that bad following these instructions.. getting the #5 coil pack back in place was the only difficult step to figure out for me.

Thanks for the tips and pointers mark good show ! Thanks

Great Video! I just swapped mine out today and had zero issues. Took about an hour and a half total time thanks to your video.

Great detail and views. Thanks!

Thanks man, I got it done tonight in a couple hours. Only thing I didnt have was the swivling 10mm so I had to use a small ratcheting wrench to get those passenger side 10mm’s off. It was a pain but was still possible! Thanks again!

Good Stuff. Thanks ! STINGER GT2 !!

Great Video !!! I bought a Stinger a few months back and really appreciate your videos. Definitely keep the Stinger videos coming. Excellent work my friend.

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Erick!! We had a great time making the video and also helping out our fellow enthusiasts. We will keep the content coming!

Hell yeah thanks for the video and listening to what we'd like to see! I was also wondering if you guys know the most stable places to jack up the stinger. Last time I tried to jack it didn't seem stable enough and I don't have a car lift either. I'm also trying to install my exhaust and downpipe too. But I don't wanna mess up the cars frame by jacking it wrong.

Great video: I used these tips to change out my plugs without removing the intake manifold. It took longer to find the coil pack bolt that I dropped into the engine bay than it did to swap the hard plugs!

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out!!! That’s the best response I could ask for.

Nice video but as of the way I do things I do fight and struggle with things it’s just faster for me just to move the intake and then bam I’ll be done but great video!

Getting ready to do this on my g70. Thanks for sharing!

@kylebell2365

Жыл бұрын

Did you gap to .22 for the G70?

@rustynale8871

Жыл бұрын

@@kylebell2365 not sure what the gap was but it was the recommended gap from Burger Motorsports for the JB4 tuner.

Literally just bought a swivel socket for when I need to do the plugs on my 2022 Elite; great vid! I've never torqued plugs tho lol hand tight is good enough as our hands can easily torque to 20ftlb. I use dielectric grease on my boots; glad you showed the greasing portion as a lot of ppl forget that

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you took something away from it! You seem like you are well versed in maintenance practices! So kudos to you!

@forevr_8

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, did you buy the swivel socket from somewhere else? The link provided shows the swivel socket is discontinued

Could you do a how to install jb4 next?

I did this a while back, wow that spark #5 gave me such a hard time! I had bought a single swivel socket, but it wasn't enough. Needed to double it. The passenger side was such a pain to do, aha, but everything turned out fine. Gapped my HKS M45il 0.23" and I can run jb4 maps 0-5 w/o any problems (w/ octane additives up to 100). Nerve-racking day, but totally worth it.

@TheCho1911

2 жыл бұрын

What socket did you use? I tried to find the one in the video but they don't look like they make them anymore.

@LoneStarStinger

2 жыл бұрын

As long as my fuel adapters arrive Ill probably be doing this next weekend. Same reason as you, putting on the jb4. So double swivel huh?

@jawdoebee

2 жыл бұрын

Do I need to gap my HKS M45IL plugs if running a Lap 3 Stage 1 ECU tune?

Can you please provide link for the double jointed spark plug tool.

Did you remember to put some dielectric grease on that #5 coil pack ?

What plugs do you recommend for stock tuned stingers? I have scoured google, but only find the performance ones, which i read could have problems on stock tune because theyre too cold

lol my buddy did everything for me thankfully and he had such hard time with the passenger side. The driver side only took like 5~10 min while the passenger side took forever (like about an hour) because we d/ced the manifold from the engine bay

This is top quality video and content. Great job!!....Any links to the tools mentioned on the video? Those will be very helpful for those first time DIYer's Looking forward to more Stinger videos.

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob!! I appreciate the tip we will definitely begin to include links to tools in our future videos! I can definitely find the links for these tools and post them up here!

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Rob here is the link to the swivel sockets we purchased! www.toolsource.com/sae-individual-c-449_458_459/38-inch-sae-double-swivel-spark-plug-socket-58-inch-p-124618.html

@hakinen4000

2 жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 that helps a l ton. Thank you!!. Keep up the great work

Thanks for this video! When I looked at the location of that #5 COP I thought for sure I'd need to get that manifold out of the way. Glad I looked it up! A spanner works well to crack the COP bolt on the tough side if you can't get the uni on there quite enough (like me).

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason!! We are beyond ecstatic that we were able to give you the extra confidence to tackle this job on your own!!

Would this work for 18 genesis g80 3.3t

I accidently broke the safety clip on one of my coil's!!! Any suggestions? It looks like it still connects pretty good, but I'm no expert

Just to clarify- Isn’t the really hard plug actually cylinder number 3?

Do we disconnect the battery before starting to remove the spark plugs

Thanks for the video, best video I've seen on this, also it's the exact same for the genesis G70. I may have missed it on the video, where are you putting the dielectric silicone? Also got a torque spec on the bolt for the packs?

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh! We place a little dab into the end of the coil pack where the spark plug would enter the boot. As for torque specs on the coil pack 8-10lbs is more than plenty. These are only retaining bolts. They don’t get subjected to any external forces other than heat expansion.

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate your kind words! We are trying to bring the best quality content to the screen.

Can you pass the part # to that special socket?

Loved the video, great knowledge shared, just one question, can anyone recommend where I can purchase the double swivel joiner, can't seem to find any in Australia, would prefer online, Cheers

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Leigh!! Glad we were able to assist you on your journey towards completing this job! Here is a link for the socket set we purchased! www.toolsource.com/sae-individual-c-449_458_459/38-inch-sae-double-swivel-spark-plug-socket-58-inch-p-124618.html

@leighwende2606

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Appreciated

Great content, thanks for posting. I did the spark plugs by taking off the intake and it totally sucked. This looks way easier but only if you have those tools. You should setup some Amazon affiliate links to these tools and get a little bit of the money when we buy them. I'm struggling to find some of these tools because I don't know what the exact names of them are. Can anyone help me out? Tools.

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. You made a great suggestion ! I’ll definitely look into linking these tools in the future. The adapters your looking for are call universal joint adapter / flex adapters in 3/8th drive. As well as a 6” 3/8ths drive flexible / wobbly end extension. Hope this helps.

Do you recall what that sixth element upgrade is?! Can’t find anything similar on their website. Thanks in advance!

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, Sxth has since discontinued this dual catch can for the Stinger. Another very nice alternative is the ADDW1 V3.3 dual Catch Cans. They have a secondary vacuum reference so that even under throttle / positive pressure conditions, PCV residues still get drawn into the can , rather than only during idle / negative pressure / vacuum conditions in the manifold.

Love it thanks for the video. Only thing you didn’t touch on was where to place the dielectric grease. Any chance you can share that info? :) literally in the middle of doing the install right now

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

Dielectric goes inside the tip of the ignition coil boot

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

My bad!!!

@DirksDiggler

Жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 awesome thank you!! Your video is a life saver!!

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

Haha we try to help ! Thanks for watching :)

I recently changed my plugs for HKS ones and gapped them at .025 of an inch. I have inconsistent misfires at idle that seem to go away when I drive. Any idea what the issue could be? Not even 7k miles on the clock so I hope I didn't break anything.

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Did any of your coils come apart during removal? Ensure all parts of the coil are firmly together (it’s all press together rubber pieces) Also make sure there is the spring looking piece inside each coil , when you remove the coil just turn it upside down and look into the hole where the spark plug fits. This spring type thing (as you can tell I don’t know the part name lol) is what seats onto the top of the spark plug and transfers the coil charge to the spark plug. If all coils are copacetic Then I’d say faulty spark plug or incorrect install. either plugs can be not threaded in all the way and releasing cylinder pressure. Lastly check spark plugs for cracked plug porcelain. It can cause misfire issues as well.

That double swivel socket is so hard to find these days

Does anyone have a link for the double ball jointed spark plug socket????

@jmcvay3124

Жыл бұрын

You ever find this?

Would u mind link the 5/8 double swivel joint please! Idk where to get it

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

You can purchase it directly from Snap-On. Part # S9710KC. if this option is a bit expensive for your budget, you can use a straight 5/8 spark plug socket, a universal-joint adapter, and a wobble extension to provide close to the same accessibility.

@kimmeysam

2 жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 thank you sure!

Has anyone found one that isn't a pneumatic type. Just a standard drive

Removing throttle body to get more room for 5 is a good idea?

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

We haven’t tackled it this way, but I’m sure there are multiple avenues. Although you can remove the throttle body, from memory it’s the intake manifold plenum that overpasses #5. You may not achieve enough room to fit standard tooling without the use of flex / u-joint adapters

I did an Amazon search for that Double ball jointed socket, and they look NOTHING like the one you're holding. What they call a "double" only has the socket and ONE attachment. It looks like you have TWO attachments to the socket. This is a great tutorial but... Why not include a breakdown of the tools used? Especially the specialty ones? It certainly would have removed some of the guess work and this entire comment other than Great tutorial!

I see Ontario plates. Where is this shop located?

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

We’re in Toronto!

I’m doing my plugs sometime this week. This video will be playing the entire time. What plugs were you using? And I thought the factory gap was 0.036. On a stock vehicle or a vehicle with just air intakes and exhaust do you recommend keeping the factory gap or closing it?

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick We 100% recommend closing the gap if tuned at all. Spark blow out is very prevalent on these cars at stock gap when tuned. If running stock boost levels with bolt ons you should be ok at stock gap. It’s only when boost has increased that this becomes an issue. Glad we could help ! Best of luck with your installation:)

@crash_banditk

Жыл бұрын

What if you plan on getting intakes and primary’s and mids upgrades but the car is stock when you plan to put the hks spark plugs ? Should I gap them or not​@@performanceautocentregta7727

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

It is safe to adjust before hand. The reason the gaps are so large from factory Is because they need to reach that threshold for the largest gap while still being reliable under the use conditions. Achieving this balance gives you the biggest spark possible while not suffering from spark blow out / misfiring. I’ve seen as low as .018” but I have never used a gap that small. So far for 8/10 applications running jb4 map 1-3+ . .022-.024” has been a great sweet spot. Have had a few with primaries use this gap as well with good results. Nothing on kill mode but definitely reliable power.

@crash_banditk

Жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 I can’t find where the factory gap measurement is online do you know by any chance and could I use oem wire spark plug gauge to gap them ?

@crash_banditk

Жыл бұрын

And thank you also

Can I use two swivels?

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely use two swivels + a wobble -tip extension. This gives the closest ability to access the plug without having the special discontinued tool we used here.

So I just got all new spark plugs changed and my stinger is a 2019 gts with 18k miles and im still having misfiring whenever im putting my foot down for small quick acceleration. It doesn't start up weird or have a strange idle. Everything runs perfect until I start to give it some more power. Could this be my coil packs?

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Sorry about your luck. Did you ensure the correct spark plug gapping?

@FalloutXmaster

2 жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 Kia dealership did the work. But tbh I don't trust kia service departments

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Any engine light on? It should at least point to which cylinders failed. But odds are (only in this case since you say plugs were just changed ) if it’s only failing under boost it’s likely incorrect gap (too large). If plugs are within spec next in line is the coil. Either way you shouldn’t have an issue on such a new vehicle. They need to remedy that immediately.

I do the exact same as you but you no worrie about the torque with antiseize? its more than 20 when you add it

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

If you use a lot of anti seize you can reduce torque limit on the wrench by 10 or so ft-pounds. For the small amount we use we are not concerned with over torquing at this level. If due care is used there is no concern :) glad you had success with your installation !

Who makes the spark plug sockets?

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

They have since been discontinued. There is a pinned comment with the workaround ! Thanks for watching :)

Oh how I wish the tools were in the description as Amazon links. I founds the swivel link but the item is discontinued and can’t find any more of them

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris. Sorry about that. We noticed this and in replacement of this tool you can definitely use two swivels + a wobble -tip extension. This gives the closest ability to access the plug without having the special discontinued tool we used here.

@christucker9566

2 жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 Thanks for the response(: I got it out myself, the middle coil actually comes out very easy towards the front instead of the rear, all in all it took me 45 minutes timed. Probably a bit slow but for my first time I’ll take it

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Nice job man! Sorry we didn’t get back to your comment sooner! And yes it can go both ways I just typically go towards the rear as i found it to be easiest for me but everyone is different! Congrats on tackling the job yourself!

I'm a believer that putting anti seize. Will give you a false torque and potential over torque

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with you , things like this are negated by very minimal application, as well as compensating of a few lbs with adjustment the torque wrench. This is why we recommend very little application

Hello. Tell me what would you choose to buy Kia Stinger 3.3 or BMW M340 G20?! What will be more interesting and reliable?!

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

They will both perform well with minimal upgrades. Even though the Stinger is a very capable all around vehicle, the m340i is no slouch. It’s a killer with bolt ons as well. I would leave the decision to personal taste.

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

I think is also fair to add, I think KIA has come much farther in the last decade Of development of their brand and features. Bmw has always had the luxury down, as well as performance in the m-models but hasn’t really done anything too new for the brand itself I feel. Where KIA has completely reinvented their identity over the last decade coming from humble beginnings as an economy car manufacturer to now creating luxury sedans that are comparable to manufacturers that have been in that sector of the industry for years.

@user-dv9zg6qf2z

Жыл бұрын

Understood. Thanks for the reply.

@user-dv9zg6qf2z

Жыл бұрын

It just seems to me that the BMW B58 engine and transmission will be more reliable than the Kia Stinger engine and transmission.....Well, 340 on minimal dorobotki will probably be much faster than Kia Stinger....

How many miles till you have to change the spark plugs again ?

@performanceautocentregta7727

Жыл бұрын

We’ve had customers last 50k KM with no issues on the HKS plugs. We don’t recommend the denso plugs….they barely last a summer on some of our clients cars. They always switch to HKS.

@YUNGINLEO

Жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 by any chance have you heard how long they last while running map 4 w/ JB4 ?

@marccesario4215

Жыл бұрын

@@YUNGINLEO I have not. But for reference this car ran on map 2 for most of its use.

22 or 20. I’m planning on really kicking up the juice

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

.022 is already tighter than most run the plugs. If you begin experiencing misfires under boost, consider closing the gap incrementally

Dielectric grease is actually NON-conductive, and does not "transmit electricity".

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Yes even as a professional I can admit when I am incorrect and explained wrong! Dielectric grease’s correct purpose / use is corrosion prevention! I think when the first batches of shirts come in we gotta send one out to you for being so sharp! Cheers!

@Dantastic123

2 жыл бұрын

@@performanceautocentregta7727 haha, XL please! I enjoy your videos! Dielectric grease is most commonly used for corrosion prevention, keeping out water (related to the first one), and voltage leakage. But you know that, just explained it differently. I recently bought a G70. That's what brought me here.

You forgot to put the coil pack back together for us. Nonetheless good video thx. Look forward to more. Stinger content that is.

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Will! We are making a short little tutorial on the assembly of the coil boot that will be live on our IGTV in the next few days! check it out !

@performanceautocentregta7727

2 жыл бұрын

Coil Assembly video is live on our IGTV! @performanceautocentregta

I did it the hard way and it kicked my ass. I was CERTAIN I fucked my heads up swapping my plugs.

Not looking forward to this. Watching #5 made my ears sweat.