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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Im doing a header install and going to just go ahead and change the plugs while everything is easy to get to. Which plugs should I use? I like the NGK line of plugs. What does everybody else use? Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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NGK TR-55
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Maybe dumb but are those platnum???
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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since we are talking about plugs, what are the best or prefered wires?
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Default Re: Which Plugs?

ive got TR-55's and Taylor thundervolt 10.4 mm wires. anyone try out ngk's iridium plugs? whats the life on these? shorter? what are the advantages/ disadvantages?
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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TR55's are copper
I, personally, use cheap copper AC's or Champion. There isnt any hp improvement with the tr55's that ive noticed, and havent lost any with the cheap plugs.
Just make sure you gap em all accurately
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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actually, if u look at the prices, the NGK plugs are cheaper than AC plugs.
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where can u get those NGK TR-55 plus and those taylor thundervolt 10.4mm wires?
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 01:14 AM
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actually, if u look at the prices, the NGK plugs are cheaper than AC plugs.
damn, i guess i outta start reading my reciepts more often then
ill stay with the other brands though, since nobody around here sells the TR55's, and i dont wanna order them from Summit every month
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 01:44 AM
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where can u get those NGK TR-55 plus and those taylor thundervolt 10.4mm wires?
I got mine from THUNDER RACING -------->
$16 for plugs NGK TR55
$69.99 for 10.4 Taylors
However Speed Inc. --------> sells the 10.4 for 54.99
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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I went up to Oreilys Auto parts and oredered the Iridium Ngks. $5.89 a piece. So platnum is going back in it. I figured who wants to change plugs every year?
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