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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 01:02 AM
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Default Plugs...which are best?

Getting ready to change plugs and wires. 2000 TA WS6. Any recommendations. Lid,HPP3,160*,Borla.3.73. NGK,thundervolts???
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 06:21 AM
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I think the NGK TR-55 is the best.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 06:34 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by oOoLy:
<strong>I think the NGK TR-55 is the best.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Adnan</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I agree. I use the same ones, gapped about .050/.055
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 07:59 AM
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I've been running Autolite 103s the past couple years. Gapped at .050".
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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I have had the OEMs, NGKs, and now I'm running Bosch +4s. I saw no difference in performance, idle, or smoothness with any of them. If you like to change your plugs, go with NGK coppers. If you want them to last awhile, go with the Bosch +2s or +4s.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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I agree with rpm. I had ngk's installed when my headers went on. good choice.
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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NGK TR-55's here. Gapped @ .053
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