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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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are the ac delco plugs worth getting? I'm willing to spend the extra money if they are worth it, also they are pre gapped at .40 compared to ngk .55 will there be a noticiable difference??
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Save some $$ and go with TR55's. Most on this board use them and they work great.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Second that, you want to check the gap and regap for your application.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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I have been through 3 sets of tr55's and am on my first set of AC iridiums and I have to say I am happier with the Iridiums. My cars seems to idle better with them over the tr55's, but that is just my "opinion" and you know what they say about opinions.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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I've run bosch plat +4's and the TR55's ... i'm pleased with the tr55's and would never run the bosch+4's again if someone paid me ... I'm going to stick w/ the tr55's for now.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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People have posted some crap about tr-55's lately. I've got them in my car, and it idles like crap sometimes, but that may not be the problem.

I know they are proven, but there was one thead with a bunch of people at the same time posting up their problems with them, almost like NGK had a bad run or something? Probably just operator error though.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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My motor seems to like tr55's, gapped them at .050.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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AC Delcs all the way.. There factorys, last longer, and made in USA//... Cant say that bout ngk
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Oh yeah.. My wifes 4 cylinder Honda has some NGKs in it..
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Originally Posted by indyboom
AC Delcs all the way.. There factorys, last longer, and made in USA//... Cant say that bout ngk
Some LS1 came with NGK's in them from the factory

Originally Posted by indyboom
Oh yeah.. My wifes 4 cylinder Honda has some NGKs in it..
and my 10 Second N/A Formula has NGK's in it too. What's your point?
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Originally Posted by WILWAXU


and my 10 Second N/A Formula has NGK's in it too. What's your point?
Oh My.. I didnt know you where so special... You want a medal or a chest to pin it on??
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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i had densos 1st they ran good, then i got tr55's and it ran choppy then i got the acdelcos it got a little better but they seem good but id say go with densos they were in the car when i bought it and when i pulled them they were the perfect color the tr55s looks like they burnt more lean i havent checked the ac delcos yet tho.
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Originally Posted by 4.6gt-2-ls1ta
I have been through 3 sets of tr55's and am on my first set of AC iridiums and I have to say I am happier with the Iridiums. My cars seems to idle better with them over the tr55's, but that is just my "opinion" and you know what they say about opinions.
+1 for the AC Iridiums. I have them, only because my crazy grandfather told the guys at NAPA "Give me whatever they call for." and they sold him $95 AC's lol

No complaints, they work great. I swear by iridiums, my turbo Scion xB ran rich as hell when I was tuning it... It fouled coppers, constantly. I put in a set of Denso Iridiums and I have never ever fouled one since.
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ac delco iridiums are what i bought and put in my car. they seem to be alright. as far as whats better i dont really know. just as long as the spark plug company doesnt come out with some rediculious gimmick[split fire] about there plugs i dont think there a whole lot of difference.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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TR55 IX Iridiums, no problems...
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Originally Posted by indyboom
Oh My.. I didnt know you where so special... You want a medal or a chest to pin it on??
Naah, just love pointing out ignorance
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NGKs are not wotth it unless you use NOS, for NA applications, AC Delcos are the way to go. Can get these plugs for 30-40bucks for a whole set.
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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AC Delcos all the way here too!! There's no way in hell I am going to run the same plug as an import!!!! Just a all around better plug.
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