Plugs and Wires???
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Plugs and Wires???
I've tried for the better part of an hour to do a search on this topic and I know it exists somewhere, but the search function is about as powerful as a 68 VW Beetle.
I want to get new plugs and wires but would like to know what people recommend. In all of my other cars I've just gone and bought Bosch Plat. But before I go and follow bad habits I thought I'd ask for advice.
Thanks
I want to get new plugs and wires but would like to know what people recommend. In all of my other cars I've just gone and bought Bosch Plat. But before I go and follow bad habits I thought I'd ask for advice.
Thanks
Drifting
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From: Tempe Az
Originally Posted by 1NYCGUY
I've tried for the better part of an hour to do a search on this topic and I know it exists somewhere, but the search function is about as powerful as a 68 VW Beetle.
I want to get new plugs and wires but would like to know what people recommend. In all of my other cars I've just gone and bought Bosch Plat. But before I go and follow bad habits I thought I'd ask for advice.
Thanks
I want to get new plugs and wires but would like to know what people recommend. In all of my other cars I've just gone and bought Bosch Plat. But before I go and follow bad habits I thought I'd ask for advice.
Thanks
Get a set of NGK TR55's
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Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
Excellent choice here. You will like the results.
My car has minimal mods. (for now)
When you say TR55 do you mean TR55 or the Iridium ones?
big price difference.
Thanks Again.
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Just to help us understand maybe a Pro will chime in... I read that the regular copper plugs give better perf than the irradiums. Irradiums give longer life....but regular copper plugs are the *BEST*, better than Platinum or irradium.......IF you want the perf. Though you'll have to change them every 30K miles or so..
I'm not saying all this, but I read all this some where. Is this a FACT?
This plugs issue has been going on for a long time, without any real solid facts yet. Seems like everyone gives a thumbs up to the one they personally use. --Oh and then we have to deal with its gap, and who knows what's the perfect gap... 
Plz do share your input 
I'm not saying all this, but I read all this some where. Is this a FACT?
This plugs issue has been going on for a long time, without any real solid facts yet. Seems like everyone gives a thumbs up to the one they personally use. --Oh and then we have to deal with its gap, and who knows what's the perfect gap... Plz do share your input
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Originally Posted by I brake for nothing
NGK 55 Irridiums + MSD's here 
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From: Southlake TX
Irridiums do not produce as much spark but do last longer.
I say stick with the copper NGK TR55's. Put them in numerous cars, including my own, and they work perfect.
Taylor's 10+mm wires are overkill in my book. I have done a back to back dyno test between stock, MSD, and Taylors. There was no dyno gain in any of them. The stock coils and plugs are definetly efficiant for stock motors.
It is a good idea to change wires if you are adding more air/fuel to the engine, but Taylors are definetly overkill to me.
MSD is a good bet at a good price.
I say stick with the copper NGK TR55's. Put them in numerous cars, including my own, and they work perfect.
Taylor's 10+mm wires are overkill in my book. I have done a back to back dyno test between stock, MSD, and Taylors. There was no dyno gain in any of them. The stock coils and plugs are definetly efficiant for stock motors.
It is a good idea to change wires if you are adding more air/fuel to the engine, but Taylors are definetly overkill to me.
MSD is a good bet at a good price.
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try AC Delco Iridiums - they are not universals... but made specifically for the LS1/LS6
you can buy the MSD super 8.5mm wires at Autozone .com for $60, ncluding shipping.
you can buy the MSD super 8.5mm wires at Autozone .com for $60, ncluding shipping.
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NGK tr55 & MSD 8.5 should do you well i gap them at 55 and change them every 20k or gap them at 60 and change a lil sooner. copper plugs make a bigger fater spark = more power crisper responce. plat plugs produce a crapy lil spark but hey they last for 80k - 100k!! lol good for your moms car i guess? 
Last edited by Macleod; Apr 5, 2005 at 10:33 AM.
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lol good for your moms car i guess?
after that.... or people might get the wrong idea. We're all here to help each other; and we all have different needs/wants/goals.
