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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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I'm going to change the plugs in my 97 vette and wasn't sure what brand to use. The car has 51k on it so i thought they might need changed. Thanks
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Most people on here will say to go with the NGK Iridium or TR-6. I personally like the Bosch +4. You really can not go wrong either way
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 06:12 AM
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Most people on here will say to go with the NGK Iridium or TR-6. I personally like the Bosch +4. You really can not go wrong either way





I've got the Bosch +4s in my C-5, and I'm satisfied with them. Had them in my former truck, also.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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I just put NGK plugs (non iridium) and MSD wires on my 97 with 60K miles...runs beautifully! Plus the red wires look very nice under the hood! This is a great combo that many here use!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by byte_me
I just put NGK plugs (non iridium) and MSD wires on my 97 with 60K miles...runs beautifully! Plus the red wires look very nice under the hood! This is a great combo that many here use!
NGK TR55's and MSD 8.5 SC wires!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SGT. PYLE
NGK TR55's and MSD 8.5 SC wires!
as well, I run the same!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Same here: NGK TR55s. I think I ordered them from Thunder Racing, a Forum vendor. I like 'em!
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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NGKTR55IX Corvette plug
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I went with the Iridiums. Next time I'll buy the cheap ones.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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I put in ngktr55 plugs and Taylor wires and picked up 12rwhp over stock on my 98 with 78miles.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jeremy civiero
I put in ngktr55 plugs and Taylor wires and picked up 12rwhp over stock on my 98 with 78miles.
Where did you buy the taylor wires?
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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NGK TR55!
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NGK TR55's and MSD 8.5 SC wires!
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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I run NGK tr55 and MSD wires as well.

Although the "Vettedoctors" swear by Autolite for some reason.

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