What spark plugs do you run?
Team Owner
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Bosch Platinum (the regular ones, not the 4-post models). Still on stock wires.
I tried the Bosch +4 on stock wires and had all sorts of missing. Swapped them out for AC Delco Iridium plugs and it worked perfectly and smooth with the factory wires.
I did this as I waited for ordered MSD Super 8.5mm wires from Autozone.com ($60 with free shipping). Ended up installing them anyways... had already convinced the wife I
r-e-a-l-l-y needed them
Burning Brakes
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I just installed the NGK Iridium IX plugs with MSD 8.5mm wires this weekend. 
I could notice a slightly smoother idle and the vette seems to run a little smoother through the RPM band... I was running stock plugs & wires... Can't rule out the placebo effect though 
!!!
I could notice a slightly smoother idle and the vette seems to run a little smoother through the RPM band... I was running stock plugs & wires... Can't rule out the placebo effect though !!!
Safety Car
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From: Southwest MI
Originally Posted by thetorch
AC Delco 41-985 Iridium
they should come gapped at 40 thou, DON'T change them. a little oil on the threads, and torque to 10-11#.
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Racer
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From: Mechanicsburg Pa
Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man
Bosch Platinum (the regular ones, not the 4-post models). Still on stock wires.
BTW Jim, I may know some history about your car. Are you the original owner?
BTW Jim, I may know some history about your car. Are you the original owner?
What might you know?
Team Owner
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here is the deal on the MSD 8.5 Super wires (Part # 32819 ):
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...%7ENONE%7C%7EV
shipping is free
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...%7ENONE%7C%7EV
shipping is free
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
[QUOTE=Crash99]
9,000 miles? On a '00? Just my opinion but maybe you should drive the car a little more; that rough idle might just be your car getting angry at you for ignoring it.
I've got just 4K on my 2000!
9,000 miles? On a '00? Just my opinion but maybe you should drive the car a little more; that rough idle might just be your car getting angry at you for ignoring it.
I've got just 4K on my 2000!
Drifting
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[QUOTE=2KREDVert]
9,000 miles? On a '00? Just my opinion but maybe you should drive the car a little more; that rough idle might just be your car getting angry at you for ignoring it.
I've got just 4K on my 2000!
guys, drive your friggin cars ! 
Originally Posted by Crash99
9,000 miles? On a '00? Just my opinion but maybe you should drive the car a little more; that rough idle might just be your car getting angry at you for ignoring it.
I've got just 4K on my 2000!
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Racer
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From: Mechanicsburg Pa
I'm doing the best I can. Since I bought this "garage queen" in October with 4,300 miles I've put on 5,000 more. The only thing stopping me is the snow.
Anyway, after 5 years of sitting I believe it's tiemto change the plugs. The idle is still on the rough side.
Anyway, after 5 years of sitting I believe it's tiemto change the plugs. The idle is still on the rough side.
Team Owner
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AC Delco 41-985 Iridium...
they should come gapped at 40 thou, DON'T change them
they should come gapped at 40 thou, DON'T change them
Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
Originally Posted by Ls1Rat
guys, drive your friggin cars !