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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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I am doing a good 100k tune up I am wondering what plugs and wires to use?? I want the best in my car within a reasonable price range
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Msd wires and ngk plugs, tr55's. I had the tr55 before the blower and now tr6's both have been great.
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Anyone have complaint about them?
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NGK TR55's and Taylor Thundervolt wires here, no complaints.
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What else can I do to give it a better tune up

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Oil change and thats about it

Wires and plugs what else though? I am trying to buy a SLP lid and a K and N filter mine is SHOT!
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TR55's, Wires, Fuel filter, Rear end service, Trans service...
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TR55's, Wires, Fuel filter, Rear end service, Trans service...
Like a tranny flush??

What is there to do to a Rear?
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Like a tranny flush??

What is there to do to a Rear?
What trany do you have? The rear end... just change the diff fluid.
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um I am guessing the 60 its a ls1 car
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He was asking.... m6 or a4...
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check the fluid... smell it, if burnt smell / black... i recommend not flushing it.
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He was asking.... m6 or a4...
Thanks dude. ^^ Since you have a 60 drop the pan change the filter and fluid.
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Its red and smells unburnt
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I've got the best deal on MSD wires and NGK plugs on the planet
pm me for your needs or just go straight to paypal (topher_23@msn.com user name). $66 even for plugs and wires delivered, just indicate red or black and tr55 or tr6 in the notes as well as car or truck and I'll take care of the rest. I gauranty my wires for life !

DO NOT go with the Taylor Thundervolts!! They fall apart much much to easily!
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DO NOT go with the Taylor Thundervolts!! They fall apart much much to easily!

Funny, never had a problem with them but I did with my MSD wires.....go figure.
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Should I go with regular or platnuim Vpower plugs?
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Stick with the NGK tr55's. As far as wires go, its up to you, but I like my MSD's.
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Stick with the NGK tr55's. As far as wires go, its up to you, but I like my MSD's.
I know but which?? the Vpower or the platinum
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Msd wires and ngk plugs, tr55's. I had the tr55 before the blower and now tr6's both have been great.
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