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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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on my last fbody i had i tried both and both were good, but what plug would you guys go with NGK's or ac delco?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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on my last fbody i had i tried both and both were good, but what plug would you guys go with ngk's or ac delco?
ngk..
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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ngk on both my cars
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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yeah next weekend im going to change them but just wanted to see whatcha guys thought...thanks
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yeah next weekend im going to change them but just wanted to see whatcha guys thought...thanks
Are you spraying?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Are you spraying?
hahaha no way...this is just going to be a daily driver...all show and no go
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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ngk works great for me! i have msd wires as well
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Originally Posted by 59 camaro
hahaha no way...this is just going to be a daily driver...all show and no go
Ahhh! Tr-55's..
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i bought AC Delco. Yes they are more expensive, but I'll buy american branded products when I can.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:27 AM
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ac delco iridiums.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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hmmm.... they are both good
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Ngk tr55
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I bought ngk tr55's, but have heard AC Delcos work perfect as well.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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If you don't mind changing your plugs on a more regular interval get the NGK TR55's
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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I use NGK TR55's in both of my cars and I install them in every engine I build/work on.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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so how do the E3 plugs stand vs these other plugs????
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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autolite 106, set of plugs costs like 15 bucks
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Autolite 104's or 106's
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