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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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which plugs are the best for the LT1? this will be the first time i've changed them since i got the car
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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What kind of mods are done to the car? I have NGK TR-55s on my bolt-on car.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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i have a loudmouth cat back, slp cold air, msd 6a box and blaster coil and some porting on the mass airflow and throttle body.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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NGK TR-55s will work fine then, as would another set of Delco platninum replacements. The NGKs are a good plug set, the only downside is that they will require quicker change intervals as they are a copper conducter. On the plus side, they are very cheap, running about 2 bucks a plug. Also, you may want to create a "signature" for your car giving the basic info. and mods.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000GTP
What kind of mods are done to the car? I have NGK TR-55s on my bolt-on car.
That's what I'm going with when I do my headers.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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how much do the delco platinum's cost? would murrays or autozone have the delco's or do i have to call a chevy dealer?
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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how much do the delco platinum's cost? would murrays or autozone have the delco's or do i have to call a chevy dealer?
Last time I was at Autozone, they did carry Delco plugs. As for Murrays, I buy Delco batteries from them all the time so I would guess they would carry the plugs as well, I don't know for sure though. I can't remember off-hand the price of the platinum plugs, but for my Grand Prix, plat. Delco plugs set me back about 7 bucks a piece.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Also, you may want to create a "signature" for your car giving the basic info. and mods.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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thanks, ill be paying murray's a visit tomorrow
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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ok, so i've ran into a problem. murray's dosen't stock delco platinum's and autozone is out of stock. they do however have bosch platinum2 and platinum+4's on hand. are these plugs any good, or am i just wasting my money?
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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platinum plus plugs are a waste of money


throw a set of ngk's in her
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Do a search, the Bosch plugs have a pretty bad rap on here.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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I believe the LT1s came with Delco Plats. Supposed to be good for 100 K, however, turns out that many have discovered missing pucks with less than 50K. Recommend NGKs, either copper, plats or irradiums. Copper conducts very well--doesn't last as long as plats and irradiums. Pick your poison.
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i did a search on the bosch and i found mixed reviews, mostly bad. the ngk plugs, however, seem to be the plugs with the least complaints.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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are they just called ngk platinum's or is it a more specific name?



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