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Old 12-27-2006, 02:09 PM
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okay guys i have a 99 ss stock ls1 (just k&n filter). I want to get new plugs, ignition wires, fuel filter and an air lid. I know it'll run smoother once i do this. heres what i had in mind.
Delco rapid fire plugs(if they make them for this motor)
Granatelli Ignition Wires(are they better than Jacobs/MSD/Taylor)
Granatelli air lid or SLP?(let me know if there are better ones out there)

Let me know whats best for this motor.
Thanks guys!
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Alot of guys run NGK TR55 spark plugs here. Any lid will work, go for the cheapest one you can find. IDK about the plug wires, I was probably going to get GM Delco wires
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MSD wires are the most popular and work well with the ls1. Most lids are about the same but people say the SLP lid is built a bit better. TR55s are the plug for most ls1s.
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Originally Posted by lsx24
MSD wires are the most popular and work well with the ls1. Most lids are about the same but people say the SLP lid is built a bit better. TR55s are the plug for most ls1s.
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i have ngk tr-55's.. msd wires and an slp lid and i love my set-up....

the ws6store (sponser) has a great deal on the plugs and wires... as for the lid they are all the same.. just get one with a good rep..
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If your going to run LTs, Id get MSD super conductors....
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I run MSD wires, NGKTR55s. A lid is a lid.
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TR55's here also with stock wires. theres not much need to replace wires since its kinda hard for them to wear uot unless theyre torn or burned
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for his setup, what will he need to gap the TR55's to. i know different mods call for different gaps
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they come pre gpaped I never checked mine the stock range should be fine
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they should be gapped at .055
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how do you gap the plugs or find out the gap? ive looked and can't find the answer to this
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NGK TR-55s and replaced wires with new stockers
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the SLP lid is the best quality lid, bar none. it's the best fitting and is also the toughest.

most people use the MSD wires w/NGK TR-55's on the LS1, though a lot of people swear by the OEM GM wires and plugs, too. stay away from taylor wires as they seem to break left and right.

i have a napa gold fuel filter and i recommend it to you highly, along with ANY napa gold filter. i run a napa gold air filter, fuel filter, trans filter and oil filter. napa gold FTW!




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