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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Have a 97 vette w/mods,lots of mods. What spark plugs should I be running? NGK.....etc. What are the best of the best? All help will be appreciated.......thanks
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AC Delco 41-985 will serve you well. if your budget allows a good set of performance wires. beware of bargin wires.
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AC Delco 41-985 will serve you well. if your budget allows a good set of performance wires. beware of bargin wires.
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Yes, Delco 41-985 Iridium plugs are great.

You'll need an extenstion and swivel socket to remove. Apply some anti-sieze on the new plug threads. Make sure to use a torque wrench to tighten them to spec.

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Car has MSD wires on. Just looking for the best spark plugs to run in it........thanks
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Need a better run down on mods on your Vette as the NGK work great on modded Vettes
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Hear is a little run down of my mods, 64cc heads cam .585int,.585ext,112lobe, adjustable rockers,(all patriot performance) LS7 lifters LS6int,water pump,kooks headers,b&bext,dyno at 420rwhp 395rwtq just asking what other people are running for a spark plugs?
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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