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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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I just ordered my headers from QTP today, and want to replace my plugs during the header install. I've heard that NKG are good, but which plugs should I get?
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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NGK TR55. Lots of people run these, including myself soon.
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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what the difference between the TR55 and TR55-IX, are the Iridum plugs worth the extra $$?
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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yes NGK tr55's it will be so much easier to get them done during the header swap
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 05:11 AM
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Go to your local auto parts store and tell them the stock number for the NGK TR-55's is #3951.
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by travisnd
what the difference between the TR55 and TR55-IX, are the Iridum plugs worth the extra $$?
the difference is how long they last. tie iridiums will last longer. you have to decide it thats worth the extra initial cost. to me it wasnt, i picked up some copper tr55's.
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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I get my TR-55's @ O'Reilly's they keep them in stock by my house. Try to get them locally before ordering them from someone. If you mail order them they are like $2 per plug + shipping. I pay something like $11.50 a set, or even a little less including taxes where I live and don't have to wait for the UPS guy to show with them.
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jamnut
I get my TR-55's @ O'Reilly's they keep them in stock by my house. Try to get them locally before ordering them from someone. If you mail order them they are like $2 per plug + shipping. I pay something like $11.50 a set, or even a little less including taxes where I live and don't have to wait for the UPS guy to show with them.
I would go with the iridium since they are a pain in the A$$ to change.

Jamnut, I like the rims on the Bird in you pic. I Want Some!!!

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I went with the tr-55's and have not had a problem with them.
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