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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Plugs
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1053729

Wires(and i believe comes with new Coil Pack)
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=279030

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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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3800'* don't run well on Bosch plugs. Stick with ACDELCO for factory plug replacements. You seriously cannot find a better plug. Everything else is merely a marketing gimmick or is more expensive.

I would also stick to ACDELCO plugs.
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I've heard talk about Bosch plugs not working in our engines, but have never personally seen a problem. IMO I don't spend much on plugs, Autolite copper are under $10 for the set. As for the wires, again, no need to pay a lot, stock OEM wires are fine. No performance gain from plugs or wires.
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Ive never heard that before... I was also looking at these ACDelco Rapid fire plugs $16 for 6 plugs incl shipping
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=89916

wires w/ Magnavox coil pack. Under $30 shipped
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1140038
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I ran rapidfires for a while. Can't say I felt a single difference between those and cheap copper autolites.
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Wires? $12.00 for the set
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1928830

Plugs?$1.25 Each
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=54677
I thought this would be a no brainer.. lol. What coil packs would u guys buy then?
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yeah i ran bosch for a bit in my GP and didnt do so good
i switched back to acdelco in no time
then to Autolites 104s when i started modding
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I run Iridium plugs... Delco'*
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Good to know.... GMForum and its members continue to broaden my knowledge...
So how do my new picks look?
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Originally Posted by raptor660
Good to know.... GMForum and its members continue to broaden my knowledge...
So how do my new picks look?
Your new picks look perfect.

Just a note, these don't come with coil packs. Coil packs are very expensive by comparison.
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