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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I broke a plug while putting the headers on what kind of plugs and wires should I get. Im probly going to have to get them from advanced auto or something, what ones should I get.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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I broke a plug while putting the headers on what kind of plugs and wires should I get. Im probly going to have to get them from advanced auto or something, what ones should I get.
NGK TR55s.

Regarding wires, most DAPs will sell only OE Replacement Generic style wires. I'd fork over the little extra money and order some 8mm or 8.5mm cut to length plug wires and run them over the valve covers.
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Yea I dont realy have a problem paying a little more I just want to go to the store and get them you know. Im in Pittsburgh so I have Autozone and Advanced, and Napa Thats about it.
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get taylor or msd wires and ngk tr55 plugs
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I get ngk tr55 are you sure they were like 180 each is that the rite ones.
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I have NGK's TR'55's and MSD 8.5 wires and love them.
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MSD wires are great if you keep them away from headers. I use Autolite 104's
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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I got the plugs in and the wires I think need replaced I drove the car a few miles and at times in vibrates and the car shakes I think it arks or misses what do you think it is. Wires???
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