Plug and Wire recommendations
Pro
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From: Elkridge, Maryland
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (jschell)
I went with NGK Iridium plugs, and MSD wires. Try the search function here on the forum under C5 tech/performance for plugs or plug wires. Many previous posts in reference to this. That's how I decided on mine.
Burning Brakes
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From: MD
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (jschell)
From reading various post, this is what I believe Forum Members are switching to:
MSD 8.5mm LS1/LS6 C5/Z06 SparkPlug Wire Set (see Group Purchases)
NGK IRIDIUM plugs
Hope this helps,
MSD 8.5mm LS1/LS6 C5/Z06 SparkPlug Wire Set (see Group Purchases)
NGK IRIDIUM plugs
Hope this helps,
Pro
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From: Elkridge, Maryland
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (Net Exploit)
I found the NGK Iridium plugs at http://www.rockauto.com for $6.22/each. Which is $54.96 shipped to my house for a set of 8. Allot of other places wanted ~$100.00 for a set of 8. Gotta love the internet!!!
MSD wires were $59.40 shipped to my house from http://www.summitracing.com. I've seen those as high as $79.99 on the internet.
So, $114.36 Total for both.
Not bad, for a $$Corvette$$ , I guess?
:cheers:
MSD wires were $59.40 shipped to my house from http://www.summitracing.com. I've seen those as high as $79.99 on the internet.
So, $114.36 Total for both.
Not bad, for a $$Corvette$$ , I guess?
:cheers:
Heel & Toe
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From: Toronto Ont.
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (jschell)
Did the job last night......
20 mins for the first six, 1 hour for the next 2.
Go with the MSD and the NGK Iridiums. your best best.
Oh ya, make sure you have swivel sockets and long extensions!!!!!
Good Luck :thumbs:
20 mins for the first six, 1 hour for the next 2.
Go with the MSD and the NGK Iridiums. your best best.
Oh ya, make sure you have swivel sockets and long extensions!!!!!
Good Luck :thumbs:
Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Conroe, TX
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (jschell)
Just did the plugs & wires on my '99 Coupe w/ 45K miles. I went with the MSD 8.5mm Superconductor wires and NGK TR55's. The complete job took about 1.5 hours, with me taking a few beer breaks and hand washings to keep the wires clean during the install. . . After working on 4th Gen F-Bodies for the past 10 years, this plug & wire job was actually a pleasure! ;^)
BTW, 4 out of the 8 original "100K Mile" AC Platinums were missing their "pucks". . . So the resultant gaps were around 0.080". . .
Cash (running stronger now) Mullen :cheers:
BTW, 4 out of the 8 original "100K Mile" AC Platinums were missing their "pucks". . . So the resultant gaps were around 0.080". . .
Cash (running stronger now) Mullen :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: MD
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (2KVETT)
Can you recommend the type of swivel sockets and extensions needed to do the job. Just ordered my MSDs and NGKs.
thanks,
Dan
[Modified by Net Exploit, 11:05 AM 8/1/2003]
thanks,
Dan
[Modified by Net Exploit, 11:05 AM 8/1/2003]
Racer
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From: Conroe, TX
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (Ex_F-Body_Enthusiast)
BTW; I found that Summit had the best prices for both NGK plugs and the MSD wires after the 10% discount that they gave me for being one of their best customers. . . They also have the items in stock and ship for free. . .
Cash (I feel that I own Summit stock) Mullen :cheers:
Cash (I feel that I own Summit stock) Mullen :cheers:
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Conroe, TX
Re: Plug and Wire recommendations (Net Exploit)
Can you recommend the type of swivel sockets and extensions needed to do the job. Just ordered my MSDs and NGKs.
thanks,
Dna
I used a 3/8" drive w/ a swivel and a short extension for most of the plugs on the driver's side. Also on the driver's side, I disconnected the AIR rubber hose and rotated the vacuum hose to the brake booster out of the way to get to #'s 5 and 7. I also like using a 1" pipe slid over the socket drive handle to provide some mechanical advantage to break the torque on the plugs, since the original plugs are installed w/o anti-seize.
The passenger side was much easier, I just used a 3/8" drive and a short extension w/ no swivel.
I put a "stripe" of anti-seize on the new plug threads to make the next plug R&R a little easier. . .
Cash (I lke these easy plug swaps) Mullen :cheers:
thanks,
Dna
I used a 3/8" drive w/ a swivel and a short extension for most of the plugs on the driver's side. Also on the driver's side, I disconnected the AIR rubber hose and rotated the vacuum hose to the brake booster out of the way to get to #'s 5 and 7. I also like using a 1" pipe slid over the socket drive handle to provide some mechanical advantage to break the torque on the plugs, since the original plugs are installed w/o anti-seize.
The passenger side was much easier, I just used a 3/8" drive and a short extension w/ no swivel.
I put a "stripe" of anti-seize on the new plug threads to make the next plug R&R a little easier. . .
Cash (I lke these easy plug swaps) Mullen :cheers: