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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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I started my header install. I got all of the plugs out, but broke one of the wires on the drivers side.

1. What plugs should I get? (currently has NGK "R" TR55 V Power)

2. What wires should I get, MSD super conductor? (currently has Packard)

Links to recommendations would be great!

Also should I put the headers in before, or after I put the new plugs in?
Thanks!

Edit, new question:
Should I reuse my stock header bolts, or the ones that come with my headers, and what value do I torque them to?

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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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NGK TR55's and MSD Super Conductor is what I got.. definetly noticed throttle response when I did my plug/wire change but then again my number 6 was the only bad one and it was the hardest one (number 8 isnt as bad as people make it out to be)
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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X3 on the tr55 and the nice thing about the MSD wires are the boot is flexible so you can bend them so they don't touch the headers and burn.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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I'm running the same plug and wire set-up and my car runs a lot more smooth, although I'm pretty sure the plugs I took out at 142,000 miles were the factory ones lol. But a guy on here tested all the wires and Granatelli proved best.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Thanks guys! one more question:
Should I reuse my stock header bolts, or the ones that come with my headers, and what value do I torque them to?
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