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Spark Plugs
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Originally Posted by bandit01ws6
I have a mostly stock 01 ws6 what spark plugs should I use and what exactly am i gettin my self into. Ive done LT1 in the past 
Hopefully this is easier
Hopefully this is easierNGK TR55s. Easy install, get all from up top except for #8.
Joe
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Originally Posted by Lss1350
I wish I could remember my install, I did mine about a year ago when I did my headers. I dont recall having to do the #8 plug from the bottom?
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I did plugs on my Formula a few weeks ago and followed the steps from install university. Once I got the AIR tubes off and the coil pack moved out of the way the install wasn't that bad. Number 8 is a pain, but I got it from the top fine (just have to use a 1" swivel).
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When I did the plugs on the 98 TA I used to have I didn't take the individual coil packs off. Made the job really hard, but I managed to get it done in...oh I don't know....6 hours 
You should not use TR6's on a mostly stock car. They perform in a colder heat range, making them optimal for use with nitrous. The TR55's are going to give you best performance and make more sense to go with.
I just did TR55's last week, I gapped them at .050 I think. Stock is .060 IFRC. With that being said, I consisitently hit 108 in the 1/4. up from 105 - 106, and all I did were the plugs.
It's a pain in the *** job but just get'er done!
It's a pain in the *** job but just get'er done!
Most people gap at .045-.050. I just got some TR55's and gapped them somewhere in that range. Plugs will definitely help you a bit with idle if it's been a while since you changed them. No need to upgrade the wires unless you are having problems with teh stockers. I myself was so I picked up a set of MSD's. It's hard to really say if they help anything but they sure don't hurt and are more cost effective than getting a set of stock wires from the dealer.
If you have changed LT1 plugs, then doing the ls1 will seem easy. Just make sure you have all the right tools. I found it handy to have a long ratchet and also a short swivel ratchet. I also used both a 1'' and 3" extension with a swivel. Some like doing #8 from the top and others like to do it from below. I would jack the car up so you can try both and see what works for you. My first time took a few hours with some breaks here and there. I'm sure it would be alot faster next time. Good luck.
