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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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just bought a 2000 camaro ss week ago, love the car still getting the T56 down pat as far as i know the car is cammed long tube headers 02 simulators and barley any mufflers, dyno'ed 395whp/387wtq at new era performance in NY. I'm looking to throw a colder Tstat in it just wondering what is a good temp and will that be ok to go colder because of the cam? ALso, what spark plugs should I use? Just want to do a overall tune-up, any intel would be much appreciated. I am very new to Ls1 world. Thanks, mike
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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welcome to the club man. as for your tune up I prefer NGK TR55's with MSD 8.5mm wires.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Welcome to LS1tech. I agree with Faught on the tr55's and msd wires. A low temp t-stat really isnt neccessary in these cars tho.
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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thanks gentlemen much appreciated
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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what should i gap the plugs at?
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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i believe i gaped mine at .055
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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thanks Faught, in my manual it says .60 didn't know if there was a difference from stock gap because it is cammed?
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