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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Hello Team,

I'm replacing plugs in my 98 w/ 52K miles and am going with what appears to be a popular CF choice, the NGK TR55s, however what they had at the local parts store were TR55GP (stock 3403).

Does the GP mean anything . . . platinum? These are the platinum ones, not copper, so should these be okay?

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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The GP's (platinums) will last longer than the V power (copper) plugs, however, copper is better for performance...I just finished installing NGK TR55IX (Iridium) which offer slightly better performance than the platinums...
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Okay - thanks! But the ones I bought should be fine though, correct?

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Sorry for the delay...Yes, the ones you have should be fine..I believe that you'll need to gap them..I think it's 0.050"...
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gideon's_Test
The GP's (platinums) will last longer than the V power (copper) plugs, however, copper is better for performance...I just finished installing NGK TR55IX (Iridium) which offer slightly better performance than the platinums...
how long do the coppers last?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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I pulled mine at 70,000 miles. They looked almost new. The gap was just a tad wide. I went ahead and change them, but it really was not necessary.
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