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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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I'm putting my cam in my car on sat.. I'm going to change my spark plugs too. So what are the best spark plugs for me to go with??

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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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I used (I think tr7) until the n2o . Now its tr6.
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The best plugs? Don't get everyone started....many guys use TR55s or TR6s for cammed motors. I wouldn't use 7s unless you have >12:1 comp, are spraying a butt-load or have >10 lbs of boost. (higer #s = colder plugs)
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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ah, it was the other way around..
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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im running Bosch +4s... right now..
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I got a set of 8 brand new plugs for your car (and wires) if you want em......
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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If you want them to last long...AC/DELCO IRIDIUM....thats what came on them from G.M.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
I got a set of 8 brand new plugs for your car (and wires) if you want em......
Hey, no giving away plug wires, you still owe me one!! ;-)
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Iridiums DO have some of the lowest misfire rates of any plug, but at $10 a pop not many people run them in cammed motors because of fouling issues (they use .060 gap). I ran Denso's when I first put my cam in.....they lasted 5 minutes. I'm NOT saying they are bad plugs, they are one of the best, but don't put them in until you get the tune worked out, unless you're rich. NGK TR55s cost $2 each & will work fine to get it tuned. (gap em to .035)

And I use the Autolite racing plug (solid copper) equivilant of a TR7-8 in my engine now to control detonation. AR94s I believe.....
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I pulled Densos out of my WS6, I used to run 99 cent a plug autolites in my GTP man they were great!
I just changed mine last weekend in the WS6. (Ellis redid my tune, thanks!) NGK-TR 6s for my made tyte Naaawwws dawg...ah sorry. Just bored.
I have had good luck with the NGKs, if I can't find those I usually just get the AC/Delco stuff. I have those in the Caddy and the Truck.
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Originally Posted by Amorget
Hey, no giving away plug wires, you still owe me one!! ;-)
Sheeeit, I done forgot all about that......write me a list of everything I need to replace on your car that we canabilized and I will see what I can do.
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