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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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I will be doing a LT install soon and want to change the spark plugs, the car is a 00 SS A4. stock except LM and SLP y-pipe. I am clueless on what spark plugs to get. please help me out.
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NGK TR55's
I agree !!!

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Don't spend big bucks on fancy plugs - NGK TR55's (stock number 3951) are fine.
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Originally Posted by 2000BLKSupersport
I will be doing a LT install soon and want to change the spark plugs, the car is a 00 SS A4. stock except LM and SLP y-pipe. I am clueless on what spark plugs to get. please help me out.
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how many miles on your car? if it still has the factory densos i want to purchase them from you. so dont break them
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With an 11:1 408in engine should a hotter or colder plug be run?

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theres about 60,238 miles on the car right now.
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NGK TR55s gapped at .050-.055. TR6s gapped at .034-.038 if you plan to spray, those are what I run
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With an 11:1 408in engine should a hotter or colder plug be run?

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Definately not hotter. I would say TR6s would be good.
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If you want great spark plugs, Check this out. http://www.briskusa.com/advantages.htm#shape
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