well, on my new Bird, (02) her idle is a bit choppy, so i figure the dreaded spark plugs need to be done... sooo how bad is it really, the drivers side looks okay, but the passenger side i did mine on the lt1, and it took me a long as time, i can do it quite proficently now, but i'm wondering how easy is it, and if anyone can compare it to an lt1, someone might want to tell me what i'm in for.

 

i was thinking about getting the
(from thunderracing)50-TR55-IX NGK TR55-IX Iridium Spark Plugs, Stock heat range, gapped at .050
how are those?
and some taylor 8mm wires that were correctly sized for the aplication, my taylor wires i did for the lt1 i custom fitted them and i think i did a bad job

 

Just buy some copper plugs. Iridium just lasts longer, but so does platinum. Neither are as good of a conductor as copper though. A general rule of thumb, if you're spending more than $2.50 /plug, you need to get some KY with the deal.

If your stock wires are in good shape, leave them on. Unless you're just wanting to change color.

 

well i'm gonna replace the stock wires, but how are the GM performance ls1 wires? or would Taylor still be best?

 

ohh and how easy are those to access on that ls1?

 

Okay, on my friends LS1 Camaro, we are using Taylor red wires with stock Delco platinum plugs. I'm trying to convince him to start using NGKs for the simple fact that he just installed a nitrous system and he is starting to spray alot. The plugs aren't too bad, just use some tool combos. such as a shortened spark plug socket, adjustable ratchets, and stubby open end wrenches, and some will be easier to get from the bottom then the top. As for the wires, the LS1 setup is so much easier then the LT-1 setup so I think you should be okay there. The NGK plugs are definitely a good way to go. They are cheap and get very positive feedback on these boards. I use them on my LT-1 and have had no problems.

 

okay taylor it is... now do i want red black or blue...

 

What color is your car?

 

My car is pewter metallic and I used blue taylor spiro pro's. I should've went black though.. It doesn't look too bad.

Anywho, I just threw some plugs on about 3 weeks ago and it took me about 3 hours (including a 1 hour break). It's too easy if you follow the instructions on www.installuniversity.com. Oh yea, I use NGK TR55's--GREAT plug.

 

Taylor has many more colors to choose from if you don't ming cutting them to fit.

 

yea but the last time i cut my lt1 wires to fit, i didnt do them all perfect and some didnt get great connectivity... so no more perfect fit for me