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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Getting ready to do a plug change...I was thinking TR-55's but I hear they don't last but a few months. Is this true?
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I have had mine in for almost a year....they look fine to me. checked the gaps and they were all within .02 of each other.
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I run TR-55's with no problems.

I've never heard of them lasting only a few months. There could of been something else contributing to that short lifespan.
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just dont get bosch....ac delco iridiums are pretty nice...
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Sounds good...i'll go grab some TR-55's on Friday and install them this weekend! Not looking forward to doing this again...will probably install two sets in the same day!
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Sounds good...i'll go grab some TR-55's on Friday and install them this weekend! Not looking forward to doing this again...will probably install two sets in the same day!
Where can you get the TR-55's??
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I get them at Advance Auto....$1.59 each i think and normally in stock at the one near me.
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I can get them from a local speed shop...CPR performance in Columbia, SC. I'm sure you can find NGK TR-55's in stock at most auto parts stores...Advanced, AutoZone, or O'Riley's.
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I do not liike TR55s at all my car dosent run or idle nearly as good with them and they foul easy. My car ran alot better on ac delco iridiums but for $13.00 for the tr55s VS. $50.00 for the iridiums Ive been having to run the NGKs latley and I actually think they hurt my track time a little lol
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What kinda gap should we run for a mostly stock N/A car.
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What kinda gap should we run for a mostly stock N/A car.
should be around .055 for a n/a car.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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I just did a longtube, and full exhaust change.

I put in a set of Denso Iridiums. (a sponser)
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I have been running ngk plugs since I got the car, first thing I changed, never had any idle issues, or problems, sounds like you have a bad plug, or they are gapped wrong.
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best plugs to get, and its bullshit who ever said they last months
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