The best Spark Plugs for me
05-13-2007, 09:16 PM
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The best Spark Plugs for me Question:
I have never replaced the spark plugs on my trans am. The car just came out of storage and I am thinking it is about time to do it. The car is basically stock, with 36k on it. I do not want to continuously replace the spark plugs. I am thinking about the NGK TR55's...but what about platinum or iridiums? I have heard some negative things about these plugs, but is there really a down side for a mostly stock car that will see an occasional race?
I have never replaced the spark plugs on my trans am. The car just came out of storage and I am thinking it is about time to do it. The car is basically stock, with 36k on it. I do not want to continuously replace the spark plugs. I am thinking about the NGK TR55's...but what about platinum or iridiums? I have heard some negative things about these plugs, but is there really a down side for a mostly stock car that will see an occasional race?
05-14-2007, 12:37 AM
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The NGK TR55s should work fine for a stock car as long as your not planning to add nitrous, a lot of people on here run them with no problems. You could go with the platinum or iridiums if you want to spend the extra $$$, they should last longer.
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Originally Posted by PureWS6
Question:
I have never replaced the spark plugs on my trans am. The car just came out of storage and I am thinking it is about time to do it. The car is basically stock, with 36k on it. I do not want to continuously replace the spark plugs. I am thinking about the NGK TR55's...but what about platinum or iridiums? I have heard some negative things about these plugs, but is there really a down side for a mostly stock car that will see an occasional race?
I have never replaced the spark plugs on my trans am. The car just came out of storage and I am thinking it is about time to do it. The car is basically stock, with 36k on it. I do not want to continuously replace the spark plugs. I am thinking about the NGK TR55's...but what about platinum or iridiums? I have heard some negative things about these plugs, but is there really a down side for a mostly stock car that will see an occasional race?
05-14-2007, 01:33 AM
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I like TR6s now cause i got 5.3L heads and higher compression with my Torquer cam.
TR55's are good for N/A stock(no gas).
Anything else use a TR6 and they even have others(cant think of the name) that have the option of having a projected tip or a non projected tip.
Really all depends on your setup and what your planning on doing.
TR55's are good for N/A stock(no gas).
Anything else use a TR6 and they even have others(cant think of the name) that have the option of having a projected tip or a non projected tip.
Really all depends on your setup and what your planning on doing.
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Originally Posted by PureWS6
Ok I think I am going to go with the TR55IX. What should I gap them at?
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Originally Posted by PureWS6
Why shouldn't I bother with the iridiums? I really don't want to be changing my plugs seasonally.
Go with Mike he might even give u a better deal.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...d1d5345e174108
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05-18-2007, 04:07 PM
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Go with the AC Delco stock plugs. They are iridium tipped, gapped at .040, do not re-gap them. You can't go wrong with them and they will last, even under hard driving. I just put them in my LS1 with MSD wires. If installing aftermarket wires, leave the metal heat shields off or else there will be too much tension on the wires and they may pop off. MSD's boots are a little longer which is why the wires is stretched a little with the heat shield on. Don't need the heat shield with MSD's anyway.
