JM0523

Im getting ready to go buy some spark plugs for my Camaro and am wondering what the best plugs to buy for it are, and how hard of a job it is going to be to swap them out?????

2000***camaro***ss

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have band aids ready

tdevil55

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I use NGK TR55s in mine. Just make sure you have the gap right.

Sabbath87

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for the last plug on the passenger side, get under the car. i read somwhere to use a swivel extension, but if you get under the car its much easier.

edzsilverss

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What mods you have will depend on what plug to run. Do yourself a favor and take off the coil brackets on the pass side and get rid of the last bolt or two on the back of the bracket towards the fire wall. These are near impossible to take in and out and are not really needed. The last plug on that side is a bitch a well. I always use the force. It can't be seen by eye and must be done by feel. One 1/4 turn at a time is all you're going to get so be patient. Oh yeah do get some bandaids cause you will cut the **** out of your hands and arms unless you have tiny hand like the dude on the Burger King commercial. lol Go ahead and do it for the first time and get it over with as it only gets easier from there. Post up your mods so we can see what plug to go with.

Wesmanw02

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I highly reccommend AC Delco Iridiums.

They last much longer than copper or platinum plugs, which is good considering that plugs changes are not very fun on these cars.

JM0523

All i have is intake and exhaust, im getting ready to cam it and dyno tune it and want new plugs so everything is running right for the tune.

edzsilverss

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If it's just a cam and intake the ngk tr55's would be the ticket. Maybe the tr6's or better if you plan to spray it and we all do.

OMGWTFBODY

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The job is relatively simple if you have no AIR/EGR to worry about.

TR55s come pre-gapped and last plenty long. I am about to change mine after 25k of abuse. They outlasted my O2 sensors.

udienow

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Do you have wires too? I suggest doing both at once. You can find plugs and wires for cheap from vendors on this site. NGK TR55 for spark plugs, MSD 8.5 Superconductor for wires. You can find a combo package for both for under $80. You can do the job urself, its not that difficult. Hardest part is just getting ur hands in the tight places... like others have said you will get cut!

Juicy J

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I would also recommend taking off the coil brackets. It's a pain in the *** with them on.

It's a simple job that anyone could do, but it's frustrating. The most important tool you need is patience.

Fbodyfan

Might want to pick up some new gaskets for the Air tubes, I found that unbolting them from the exhaust manifolds made getting to the plugs easier. A good selection of swivels and extensions for that back pass side plug. It took me longer to get that one than the other seven combined.

blue98Z

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+1 on removing the passenger coil bracket. It's a lil extra work but beats jacking the car up only to find out your hands and forearms are too big to fit as was in my case

slt200mph

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I used NGK TR55 for stock compression ratio and when I bumped up the compression I changed to NGK TR6 plugs. I change my plugs every six months or 12,000 - 15,000 miles. I can do a plug change in about 35 minutes. 1-7 from the top and number 8 from the bottom. Having the proper tools is what makes it EZ to do. You need a 3/8 drive flex head ratchet, 3/8 inch drive 3 inch extension, a 3/8 inch drive 3/4 inch extension, a shorty 3 inch 3/8 inch drive ratchet, and a spark plug socket. If you pull the nylon fasteners that run around the cowl on your car up you will not get cut. I have never figured out how all of these horror stories about changing plugs get stated.

JM0523

Ok i bought the TR55's they were a hell of a lot cheaper than the Iridium ones they were recommending at the parts house, ill be swapping them out this weekend, hopefully all goes well, do these plugs need gapped? if so what gap do i need to run?

SOMbitch

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You have headers and I bet no emmisions crap in the way either.... Both make it easier.

It is not hard but can be a little time consuming. Especially the first time....

billy.johnson

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NGK TR55 or TR6 if you are on spray

98ZEMT

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Absolutely remove the coils. I couldn't even touch the last spark plug with them in. I know you already got plugs but I personally like my AC Delco Iridium plugs. Good luck. Get band aids and beers. You'll need them both!

tdevil55

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They should come pre gapped, check to see if they have the circle cardboard covers on the threads, and dont forget about putting a little anti seize on the threads and the grease for the inside of the plug sockets so they slide on easy. This also helps keep the mosture out of the plug boot so it will have less issues and no chance to rust or carrode the plug end. You can get the little single packets of anti seize and plug grease from the auto store.

Blackhawk777

Word. Removing the passenger side coil bracket is almost a requirement to do spark plugs on these cars. the ngk tr55's should be pregapped as well. Mine were all dead on when I changed them, but to be sure, i'd check the gap.