View Poll Results: which plug would you use?
NGK TR6
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NGK TR6 vs NGK TR55
01-02-2007, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
so should I spring for some TR6's, throw themon then take a look at em after a few miles....I already have the TR55's, but I havent gotten the heads yet soooo
Will the colder plug hurt HP or TQ
ALSO do the TR6's come gapped appropriately or will I have to gap them?
I plan on puishing around 450 RWHP
Will the colder plug hurt HP or TQ
ALSO do the TR6's come gapped appropriately or will I have to gap them?
I plan on puishing around 450 RWHP
Will it make more HP...in the long run and on back to back testing, most definitely. Are there better alternatives out there. why certainly! The post above this provides a suggestion.
01-02-2007, 02:02 PM
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I use the TR-6's but I spray once in a while too. I drove around with not spaying for a month once and when I changed out the plugs the TR-6's looked just like the TR-55 I saved from before I had nitrous.
01-02-2007, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BriancWS6
I would have to say go ahead and go with the TR6s at this point in the game. General rule of thumb is it's time to switch to the colder plug when you go to nitrous or are 100rwhp over stock. If your not gonna run juice you can run a wider gap than what I do (.038 for the occasional N2O run)
I would say for all motor ~.045 gap would be a good starting point.
I would say for all motor ~.045 gap would be a good starting point.
01-02-2007, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Xtnct00WS6
Colder spark plugs remove heat quicker, reducing the chance of pre-ignition/detonation so if you have more compression than stock, this is important.
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...200&country=US
-NGK's site said you should reduce the gap (about .004" for every 50 hp you add). I believe the stock gap is .060 so that'd be .052.
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...g_and_wire.htm
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...200&country=US
-NGK's site said you should reduce the gap (about .004" for every 50 hp you add). I believe the stock gap is .060 so that'd be .052.
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...g_and_wire.htm
Good advice......
01-03-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
ok I will see what my tuner recommends as well...the car isnt even ready yet, so I still have time...
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01-03-2007, 08:38 PM
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I just changed plugs and wires(a real bitch)I'm using the ngk iridiums...I left them at what they were pre-gapped at...Hope this works....been in there for 2 weeks, I can tell a diff in the idle and overall sound of the car..I started to gap the first plug, and my buddy had to remind me that these were iridium plugs and not the tr55's or 6's...
01-03-2007, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by V6 Bird
instead of tuner you should probably ask a reputable engine builder in your area what he has used on his LS1 motors on his engine dyno.
01-03-2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DUSTYWS6
I would go TR55's, the TR6 is a pretty cold plug and really isn't needed unless your supercharged or juiced.
01-04-2007, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
reputable engine builder : non existent around here
01-04-2007, 09:10 AM
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well, I almopst worked for WILSON MANIFOLDS...they are in Pompano...
but they are just that, a manifold specialist...I help a dude who is a semi pro drag racer (im like the pit guy) -who works for Wilson, he just built an intake for Tony Stewart...now THAT is a friggin sweet job hahaah
Maybe I should take their job offer!
Erik
but they are just that, a manifold specialist...I help a dude who is a semi pro drag racer (im like the pit guy) -who works for Wilson, he just built an intake for Tony Stewart...now THAT is a friggin sweet job hahaah
Maybe I should take their job offer!
Erik
12-04-2008, 12:19 AM
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there has been no mention of how much compression your running, what cc chambers will be on your heads and final CR. that will have a big impact on what plug to run
12-04-2008, 09:15 AM
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I found the info on this site to be very informative.
http://cochise.uia.net/pkelley2/sparkplugreading.html
http://cochise.uia.net/pkelley2/sparkplugreading.html
