View Poll Results: Which plugs work best for the LT1?
TR6
4
5.56%
NGK TR55
41
56.94%
Factory AC Delco platinums
13
18.06%
Autolites
9
12.50%
Bosch Platinum +4
4
5.56%
Other..
1
1.39%
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Which plugs are best for the LT1
05-15-2008, 10:20 PM
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yeah scratch what i said about the bosch platinums... they run like hell... i thought my opti was what was causin my skipping problems, and the opti did end up failing, but with a new opti on it it is still missing... so ngk tr-55's for me next week!
05-16-2008, 01:27 AM
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Another vote for NGK TR-55s here (v powers), no problems....And Ive used NGKs on alot more stuff than just mine...Also love the stock GMs, can never ever go wrong with GM factory....
05-16-2008, 07:38 AM
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I have run
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4 Iron and 2 Aluminum head combo’s all used TR 55 with stock gap with up to 150 Juice and no problems.
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Iron TT 12 psi MSD box, Iron TT 15 psi MDS box, Iron Vortech 12 psi Delteq, Aluminum Single Turbo 9 psi Delteq all run great with TR 55 gapped @ .035
I prefer using Autolite 106 gapped .035 because it is easier to get a consistent gap, but the TR55 WORK so my preference is for esthetics only.
I tried TR 6 and Autolite 104’s, but couldn’t get them to fire consistently at idle. I tried changing the timing fuel etc always would foul if they idled long (start to foul idling at a lite). Tests were in 8.5 CR boosted vehicles, since TR55 work in a wide range of setups I would recommend keeping it simple use TR55.
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4 Iron and 2 Aluminum head combo’s all used TR 55 with stock gap with up to 150 Juice and no problems.
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Iron TT 12 psi MSD box, Iron TT 15 psi MDS box, Iron Vortech 12 psi Delteq, Aluminum Single Turbo 9 psi Delteq all run great with TR 55 gapped @ .035
I prefer using Autolite 106 gapped .035 because it is easier to get a consistent gap, but the TR55 WORK so my preference is for esthetics only.
I tried TR 6 and Autolite 104’s, but couldn’t get them to fire consistently at idle. I tried changing the timing fuel etc always would foul if they idled long (start to foul idling at a lite). Tests were in 8.5 CR boosted vehicles, since TR55 work in a wide range of setups I would recommend keeping it simple use TR55.
05-17-2008, 03:39 PM
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If my setup runs rich for whatever reason, I change the plugs, I don't expect MSD or any amount of driving to clean them I can afford to replace them because TR55 are a LOT cheaper than the others. It is a pain to replace them but not that bad once you do it and figure out the combinations of wrenches and sockets.
05-17-2008, 09:18 PM
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i used the ac plat for 6 a plug waste of money used tr55 never had a problem the new e3 were tested on hp tv they gained a little hp i still dont trust new things
05-18-2008, 03:48 AM
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I refuse to run the Bosch +4 plugs they suck major butt, I ran them once and only once. the only problem with NGK I have ever had is not all auto part stores stock them, all else is all good 
05-19-2008, 11:14 PM
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Interesting thought, but how many people have 'worn out' a set of plugs on an LT1? I contend 1 in 9,999 at best was a plug problem the others were fouled from running rich. No plug is better than another at recovering from fuel fouling IMO.
If my setup runs rich for whatever reason, I change the plugs, I don't expect MSD or any amount of driving to clean them I can afford to replace them because TR55 are a LOT cheaper than the others. It is a pain to replace them but not that bad once you do it and figure out the combinations of wrenches and sockets.
If my setup runs rich for whatever reason, I change the plugs, I don't expect MSD or any amount of driving to clean them I can afford to replace them because TR55 are a LOT cheaper than the others. It is a pain to replace them but not that bad once you do it and figure out the combinations of wrenches and sockets.
