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10-29-2008, 08:54 PM
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#1 | | On The Tree
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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|  Ordering New Spark Plugs-Help
Im getting close to my 60,000Mile maintanance on my 02 TA.
I was on the Summitt Racing website looking at spark plugs to order.
I dont want them to put stock plugs in. Right now I have NGK plugs installed.
Here are some others I found************************************
NGK V-power
Bosch Pure platinum
NGK power platinum***
Accel U groove performance
Splitfire
Autolite Copper Core-cheapest $1.50 per plug
What do most of you have? Im leaning towards the NGK Power Platinum
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10-29-2008, 09:33 PM
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#2 | | Staging Lane
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: mission tx
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well i have ngk gpower but everything is pretty much d same.
i think u should b lookin to get a good oil for later on.
but at d same time everythin ur usin rite now most likely would b what u gonna b usin later on. so use the best  | 
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10-29-2008, 09:50 PM
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#3 | | Launching!
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stay away from bosch....go with the ones you want. Platinums fine...no need for iridium and i wouldnt do really cheap either. Just in between | |
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10-29-2008, 10:05 PM
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#4 | | TECH Senior Member
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Don't know the LS equivalent, but us LT guys just run plain old NGK TR55s (TR6s for NOS). Since the V-Power is essentially a normal NGK with a grooved electrode, I'd just get that one.
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10-29-2008, 10:07 PM
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#5 | | TECH Senior Member
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I use the A/C DELCO IRIDIUMS.......probably the best/longest lasting.....since GM uses them,and does not want Warranty Work.
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10-31-2008, 02:39 AM
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#6 | | On The Tree
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NHRAMAN  I use the A/C DELCO IRIDIUMS.......probably the best/longest lasting.....since GM uses them,and does not want Warranty Work. | I think Im gonna look into those then. I thought stock werent very good though. Im wondering now whether stock is just as good as aftermarket.
Does anyone know?
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11-01-2008, 05:42 PM
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#7 | | TECH Resident
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Originally Posted by whitdog54 stay away from bosch.... | Agree. Bosch work great in a VW and not in anything else.
I personally prefer the AC Delco Irridiums. They go a long time, trouble free.
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11-01-2008, 08:42 PM
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#8 | | TECH Senior Member
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Unless I'm missing something, the Irridiums are only going to last longer and most likely not give any better spark than your average $1.50 plug (NGKs). So unless you plan to keep your car another 60K miles, I'd stick with the NGKs and with the difference have a nice steak dinner 
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11-02-2008, 01:30 AM
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#9 | | On The Tree
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Good deal, Im gonna stick w/ NGK. 
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11-02-2008, 08:20 PM
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#10 | | TECH Fanatic
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NGKs are fine. Are you changing them yourself or paying someone to do it? If your paying someone...ask for all 8 of the old ones back. The passengers side rear is a PIA to get out and I have know of a few people that have paid to have their plugs changed and the tech would skip that one and leave the old one in.
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11-03-2008, 11:38 AM
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#11 | | On The Tree
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Im ordering the spark plugs myself and taking it to the dealership where I usually have all my maintanance work done. My extended warranty is already in the computer there.
Thx for the advice I w/ ask them to save all 8 plugs to make sure they dont miss any.
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11-04-2008, 06:47 PM
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#12 | | TECH Enthusiast
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always i use the NGK it's good plugs , i bought in the few days $200 NGK plugs for me and i am waiting for them TR-55 and TR-6 | |
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