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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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just got an 02 SS and it feels slow/sluggish compared to the last one and it didnt run so great at the track either. I dont know when the last tune up was so i was thinking about replacing the plugs and wires so im looking for the absolute best, any suggestions? Also is there anything else i could replace besides the oil and air filter? BTW the car is completely stock.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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You might try changing the fuel filter, in addition to the plugs and wires.
As for the absolute best, you'll get as many answers as there are members, I went with the stock wires, and tr55 plugs, runs fine
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA
You might try changing the fuel filter, in addition to the plugs and wires.
As for the absolute best, you'll get as many answers as there are members, I went with the stock wires, and tr55 plugs, runs fine

If the car is feeling sluggish, DEFINETLY replace the fuel filter. Im willing to bet its never been changed. Im using stock wires as well, but with TR-6 plugs for nitrous.
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I got some MSD wires from Summit for like $71 shipped and got my NGK TR-55 plugs from TSP for right around $2.00 each. Car runs a lot smoother now and the MSD wires look great!
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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If it hasn't been done, do the general maintenance (helped me out when I first got my car, had lot of miles). Fuel filter, air filter, plugs, wires, etc. I have TR55s and MSDs. Car runs great, had the same setup on my LT1 and it ran great as well.

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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by c0ncEpT
I got some MSD wires from Summit for like $71 shipped and got my NGK TR-55 plugs from TSP for right around $2.00 each. Car runs a lot smoother now and the MSD wires look great!
+1 i've got the same setup and i noticed a diff in throttle responce MSD 8.5 +tr-55's
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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seafoam it then do the tune up.......bet it will be a new car
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If you want to go with the MSd wires, check out some of the sponsors. They carry them WAY cheaper then summit.
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