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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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well, my car has 55k miles on it and i think its prolly about time to go with some nice new plugs and wires, will all i notice is a smoother idle??
anyone have any suggestions on what i should go with??
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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I couldn't believe the difference that Denso Iridums and 8.5's made on my car. I have since put the car on the Juice so I have to use a copper plug. But if your not on the Juice like me the Denso's are the only plug to use. But they are spendy.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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Most people on here run the NGK tr-55 sparkplugs. I myself run these plugs with the msd wires.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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NGK TR55-IX(iridium) plugs and Taylor Thundervolt 10.4mm wires. Excellent combination.
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NGK TR55's and MSD wires..
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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awsome thanks for the reply's, now next question is:
whats a 10.4mm wire compaired to a 8.5mm wire??
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 02:29 AM
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I've got tr-55's w/ taylor 10.4's

I dont have the info infront of me but the 10.4 is an 8.5 on the inside but it has more insulation and arent as heat affected, I'll grab the book when I get to the garage if somebody hasent givven a more detailed answer by then
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 03:53 AM
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i have tr6 and taylor 10.4 but i have gas , seems to be doing good for me .
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