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Old 10-28-2005, 09:00 PM
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Default Quick Opinions on Spark Plugs please
Before I have someone tell me to do the searching first I tried that and come back with 750 hits on spark plugs, so let'* cut to the chase and just tell me what spark plugs to buy for my '01 SSEi to swap out tomorrow.

Thanks, now I am returning to my regularly scheduled beer.....
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Old 10-28-2005, 09:20 PM
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It usually depends on what sorta mods you have to determine which temp range plug to use.
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Don't do iridiums. I went with TR-55'*
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NGK V-power TR55'* gapped at .055" should do nicely.
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NGK V-power TR55'* gapped at .055" should do nicely.
Perfect, I am headed to the store now. Thank you.
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Why not Iridiums? I had a set installed and 20k later no problems??
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Why not Iridiums? I had a set installed and 20k later no problems??
Blown 3800'* like copper plugs

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Why not Iridiums? I had a set installed and 20k later no problems??
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Get out JR! Really? How could an AC Delco part hurt the engine? Shame shame GM!!!
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Why not Iridiums? I had a set installed and 20k later no problems??
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Get out JR! Really? How could an AC Delco part hurt the engine? Shame shame GM!!!
Not hurt. I've got them in the 95. Changed the 97 out to copper once I noticed temps rising. Makes a difference, so far it hasn't hurt anything though.
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I run cheap autolite coppers in my SSEi. The results below in sig
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