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May 29, 2008 | 12:42 PM

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Should I replace spark plugs?

I am doing my LT & Y-Pipe install next week and trying to get everything that I need.

I am not sure if I need to change spark plugs or not, since I will already have everything else out. The spark plugs in there right now are the OEM plugs with 16K miles on them.

Should I go ahead and order a set of NGK TR55's or stay with the stock plugs for now?

Any other suggestions?

May 29, 2008 | 12:44 PM

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You might as well while you are doing the headers. It certainly will not hurt. TR55's are good plugs as i'm currently running them.

May 29, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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at 16k? I wouldnt bother unless you break some of them. now if you had 50-60k on them I would . my .02c

May 30, 2008 | 09:46 AM

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I'd spend the extra $16 and put a new set of plugs in it

May 30, 2008 | 10:14 AM

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Well, once the headers are on, when you do change the plugs, its not bad at all

May 30, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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You can go either way. Being that you already have them out putting the headers on, I would put in a fresh set of TR-55s. But if you want, you can definitely run the OEM plugs if you would like.

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May 30, 2008 | 12:55 PM

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plugs should still be good, but since you already have it apart...whatever your wallet can handle

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May 30, 2008 | 03:29 PM

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Well he may only have 16K miles....but his car is a '99. So built/bought in '98.....his plugs are 10 years old . Since you're changing to headers....might as well for $16. I know time doesn't really affect plugs, but still after 10 years I'd do it for peace of mind.

n/m I think I misread. Looks like he has had OEM plugs for 16K miles....not the original plugs and only 16k miles