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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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Best spark plugs for my BABY?

It has almost 50000 miles and I still havent changed the plugs. What do yall use and reccomend?
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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NGK TR6, especially if you ever plan on throwing Spray on it. But I would get them anyway, even if you don't. Great plugs
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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NGK TR6, especially if you ever plan on throwing Spray on it. But I would get them anyway, even if you don't. Great plugs
I am happy with my bosch Platinum + 4's... only thing is that there is no real way to check the gap... they come pre gapped, but I would want to double check, but cant get a feeler gauge in there. There was a noticeible power difference in my car after replacing the OEM plugs with these.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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I have a friend who recently put NGK TR55's on his SS and he seems to like them alright. When I change mine, that's what I'll be getting.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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I used the NGK TR55's and I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. She runs strong and I couldnt be happier. I had an incident with the platinum + 4's with my truck where they actually burned out a cylinder cause they run too hot. There should be no problem using them in our cars though because our cars are built for performance. Good luck whatever you choose.

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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 02:48 AM
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if your not going to spray or add ALOT of hp to the car, get a new set of OEM spark plugs and forget em for another 50k miles
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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I had TR55's gapped at .055 installed in my 2001 Z28.

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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by red91tsiawd
if your not going to spray or add ALOT of hp to the car, get a new set of OEM spark plugs and forget em for another 50k miles
My OEM plugs were toast at 24k. They were burned, the gaps were all over the place, and the electrodes were in rough shape. Swapping the plugs made for easier starts, and a better idle instantly. Not to mention, my car had a SOTP difference from swapping them out... not bad for 4 hours and 50 bucks.
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Thanks for all the helpful info and replies!
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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DARN DOUBLE POSTS
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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NGK TR-55's here
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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no joke on the 4 hour thing..... once you get headers its alot easier though
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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i have a set of TR6's waiting in the garage for spring to roll around
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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I have a big advantage or should I say little, Being a women can come in handy LOL I have tiny hands. I changed the plugs on my 94 z28 before I sold it and it had headers. Talk about a PIA. My Ls1 doesn't look near that bad. I will probably say different when I actually do it.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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TR55, but My came pre gap @ .60 and had to gap mine at .55??? anyway



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