Looking for New Plugs and Wires. How Do These Look?
#31
Administratus Emeritus
Certified Car Nut
I haven't heard of anybody trying them in a 3800, but the OEM Delco double platinum clad 100k mile GXP plugs would fit . Right?
#32
Senior Member
True Car Nut
#33
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4,606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So, at the end of the third page and the beginning of the fourth page of a huge thread on which spark plugs to buy, we've come to junkyards for our solution!
I like to pay $7 for my new spark plug sets. One time, PRJ Performance tried to tune with Speedway 92 octane gas, and we had erratic readings with knock every once in a while. I switched to 93 octane Marathon gas, and the readings calmed down. We were able to squeeze out a few more degrees of timing, too. Same spark plugs both times!
I like to pay $7 for my new spark plug sets. One time, PRJ Performance tried to tune with Speedway 92 octane gas, and we had erratic readings with knock every once in a while. I switched to 93 octane Marathon gas, and the readings calmed down. We were able to squeeze out a few more degrees of timing, too. Same spark plugs both times!
#34
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Eaton Rapids MI
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think i am sticking with plain Ol' Autolite Coppers.. Ive heard u dont see much change with expensive plugs and some even, because the low compression of the N/A 3800, to run worse.. Danthurs recommends Autolite Coppers and I trust his judgement.. and cheapish ACDelco wire.
#35
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4,606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Congrats! Good decisions. I'm sure you're going to enjoy putting the money you've saved into whatever else may come up. Perhaps the Big 3 upgrade? It'* only a little, but every little bit helps!
#36
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Eaton Rapids MI
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I agree... ive been putting more time and money into audio than maintenance and that is not good.. I think i have had my fill of car audio.. and i am satisfied. Now i gotta replace plugs, wires, fuel filter and a good ole tune up. and change the tranny fluid and a tranny filter.. Is there a drain plug and dip stick on the 4t60 tranny... I know thats sad to ask. But i cant recall.. im beyond tired
#37
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 4,606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There is a dip stick, but there'* no drain plug. You've got to take off the trans pan, but it needs to be done to get to the filter anyway. How many miles are on your car, and how many since the last trans service?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ComfyCar
1992-1999
5
06-08-2005 10:49 AM
TomBonneville
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
14
03-12-2005 11:26 AM