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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Default Iridium plugs????

Doing a header swap. other than lasting longer do the iridium plugs offer any added performance benefit?
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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I'd like to know this as well, but I'm about to put some Bosch platinum plugs in my car
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Don't use BOSCH plugs in our cars. Most will say they started misfiring and crap. I have Ac Delco iridiums and there great. Don't have to change them for a long time.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I'd like to know as well im in the same boat as the OP def dont use bosch platinum junk misfire like crazy
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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Iridiums last longer so you dont need to change them as often. I have a good deal on NGK iridiums as well as a new plug: WeaponX iridium for a little less than the NGK right now.

http://estore.websitepros.com/212053...k?category=MSD

http://estore.websitepros.com/212053...GK+Spark+Plugs
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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damn I'm glad y'all said something I did'nt know bosch sucks, luckily I still have my receipt from advance. I guess I'll go with the plugs and wires package for $68. Is there a huge difference between the TR55s and the TR55IXs?
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the iridium last longer, I have the best deal on them as well as a new iridium called the weapon x you could use. Its a few dollars less than the NGK ir
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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just went with the regular TR55s and MSDs. Thats a pretty good deal thanks!
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