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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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What are the ideal spark plugs for an ls1...and gaps for motor and nitrous
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most go with ngk tr6, gapped to .035 to .038 for nitrous
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.035 for motor and .038 for n20?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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just gap them for the nitrous, between 035 & 038.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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most go with ngk tr6, gapped to .035 to .038 for nitrous
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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The TR6 plugs are ideal for a nitrous LS1, but I wouldn't say they were ideal for an N/A LS1. That would most likely be the TR55 gapped at .055, depending on mods. Running the TR6s N/A will most likely lead to some fouling since their heat range is a bit too cold.
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The TR6 plugs are ideal for a nitrous LS1, but I wouldn't say they were ideal for an N/A LS1. That would most likely be the TR55 gapped at .055, depending on mods. Running the TR6s N/A will most likely lead to some fouling since their heat range is a bit too cold.
What kind of mods would the TR55s be good for? For instance, my car (see sig). Would TR55s, gapped at .055 be appropriate, or something else?
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What kind of mods would the TR55s be good for? For instance, my car (see sig). Would TR55s, gapped at .055 be appropriate, or something else?
People use TR55s all they way up to a heads/cam setup. I know of a couple people that run a different plug with their heads/cam setup, but I'm not sure what they use. I think it might be the TR5.

I have similar mods to you, and have used TR55s for a long time.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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I run the Tr6 and dont spray too much anymore and they always look great when i change them, never the slightest indication of fouling. If I were you just use the TR6 @ .035-.038.
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I assume the TR55s are platinum?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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I assume the TR55s are platinum?
Nope, they are copper, and cost about $2.00 each. I tried the expensive *** TR55 IR (Iridium) and they didn't help ****.
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When i put my Lt's on i will have almost the same mods as EchoMirage and i plan on using TR55's
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why does everyone like these plugs? do they make more power then delco platinums, or whatever comes stock? not that I put any miles at all on my car, but I take it being copper, you should change them much more often.....how often do you change them?
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why does everyone like these plugs? do they make more power then delco platinums, or whatever comes stock? not that I put any miles at all on my car, but I take it being copper, you should change them much more often.....how often do you change them?
Why? They are cheap, and they work. I change mine about every 15-20k miles, but only because I'm **** like that. The gaps have never opened up on me.
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i run thr ngk iridiums @.045 but i used to run the standard tr55 at the same gap and no difference.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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I'm switching to the iridums in the morning...been running tr6's since I went and had my car dyno tuned....I'll see what happens...
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If your looking for a great price on tr55's get them from Wayne T. Garrison from ebay. His email is wgarrison@logixautoparts.com he purchased a set of 8 plugs for $17 shipped.
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Originally Posted by scof0elife
If your looking for a great price on tr55's get them from Wayne T. Garrison from ebay. His email is wgarrison@logixautoparts.com he purchased a set of 8 plugs for $17 shipped.

I paid $16.18 after tax at Napa
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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I run NGK TR6s at .038 in my sprayed 383. They do get a little dirtier than the TR55s I used to use, but no biggie...
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