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Old 01-15-2006, 03:40 PM
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From what I have been reading, it looks like I should ditch the expensive factory double platinum NGKs and replace them with the cheapo V-power TR55 or TR6 plugs. Platinum and iridium are not recommended with FI. Is this correct and how often should the TR55's be replaced? Also, should I alter the OE .060 gap with FI?

http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1423886
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Lets try this in the FI section
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Most people seem to run NGK TR6's gapped at or around .032.
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You shouldnt run platinum for sure... Ive been running the TR6ix (iridium) in my LT1 for quite a while with no problems.
The platinums get too hot, start glowing and melting, causing detonation and/or engine damage.
I always run .030 -.035 gap.
The cheapo V-powers also work well, they just dont last as long.
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TR-6's here...
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Thanks. TR6's at .035 seem to be the consensus here and on performancetrucks.net
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Those should be good.

I run a BR8ES on really high boost engines. Non projected plug

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5-8 psi? NGK TR6's gapped at .035 would be the ticket. Some might go for .040-.045 to get that little shake out of the idle but you can experiment around.

I run TR8's @ .030 in my current setup.
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What is the part number for the TR6s for LT1? So the auto parts store can look it up.
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Originally Posted by fastlt1
What is the part number for the TR6s for LT1? So the auto parts store can look it up.
http://www.ngk.com/results_cross.asp?pid=TR6&x=43&y=6

You can also run

BR7EF
BR6EF
BR7EFS


Probably not enough boost for that.

http://www.ngk.com/search_char.asp?t...=39&action.y=9

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
5-8 psi? NGK TR6's gapped at .035 would be the ticket. Some might go for .040-.045 to get that little shake out of the idle but you can experiment around.

I run TR8's @ .030 in my current setup.
8-10 psi
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NGK TR6's are still fine.
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what about NGK iridums?
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Ngk iridiums are fine. 6ix should do the trick. Careful when you gap iridiums though.
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im runnin tr6's at 30 they seem fine



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