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blk5genss · 01-20-2012, 12:21 AM

What plugs and wires are tuners using on cammed LS3 cars? I have about 21K miles on the car so I felt the need to change the plugs, wires, and add a catch can. Any recommendations?

Crime2 · 01-20-2012, 02:01 PM

For plugs it all depends on your tune. Personally I run the stock GM plugs based on the recommendation from Ted @ JRE. You are going to get all different answers on this.

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Dznyfn · 01-20-2012, 10:53 PM

I have the Taylor 10.5 mm race wires, no issues with them. I like the thicker wire for the look and performance.

Crime2 has it right, be prepared for an intense "discussion" on this.

Slowhawk · 01-21-2012, 11:19 PM

We use stock wires and NGK plugs. Just works for us.

SUX2BU · 01-22-2012, 01:26 AM

Performance plug wires are for noobs. I always run stock wires in my cars. My buddy is looking to run 9's on motor in his Camaro and he runs stock wires.

keving2873 · 01-22-2012, 01:29 AM

Got NGK's put in by Tom Wong when I got my headers installed.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-23-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk5genss

What plugs and wires are tuners using on cammed LS3 cars? I have about 21K miles on the car so I felt the need to change the plugs, wires, and add a catch can. Any recommendations?

We use MSD or Granatelli Wires and OEM Plugs.

Ted.

Whipped416 · 01-23-2012, 08:38 PM

ted what evidence do u have that those are the best plugs to use and wireS??

flht99b · 01-24-2012, 08:46 AM

I recently installed MTI Racing wires on my LS3. The OEM wires all read between 770 to 780 ohms resistance. The MTI wires read between 24 to 30 ohms resistance. My observation with the MTI wires is the cold start ( when in open loop ) is much smoother as well as the transition to closed loop versus the OEM wires, there is quite a noticeable difference. With the OEM wires cold engine drivability was a bit jerky and not real smooth until the engine was well on it's way to being fully warmed up. With the MTI wires the cold engine drivability is 98% as smooth as fully warmed up engine drivability.
Ed M.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-24-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whipped416

ted what evidence do u have that those are the best plugs to use and wireS??

31 Years of Tuning and engine building Experience.

You can't Buy Experience it has to be Earned.

Ted.

blk5genss · 01-26-2012, 12:12 AM

Ted that is exactly the route I went!! Kinda funny you said that you can't buy experience, they worked on the last ten hot rods I've owned!!! Ford or chevy the use of MSD, OEM plugs, and a hurst shifter have been the most consistant combo that works!!! I will be giving you a call tomorrow about the LPE 3.91 gears!! Unless you suggest a set of ported heads?!?!

JANNETTYRACING · 01-26-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk5genss

Ted that is exactly the route I went!! Kinda funny you said that you can't buy experience, they worked on the last ten hot rods I've owned!!! Ford or chevy the use of MSD, OEM plugs, and a hurst shifter have been the most consistant combo that works!!! I will be giving you a call tomorrow about the LPE 3.91 gears!! Unless you suggest a set of ported heads?!?!

Thanks I look forward to hearing from you.

Ted.

blk5genss · 01-30-2012, 02:31 AM

All three items are on the car and work great!! Ted I'll give you a buzz soon!!

01-20-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	Plug and wire question? What plugs and wires are tuners using on cammed LS3 cars? I have about 21K miles on the car so I felt the need to change the plugs, wires, and add a catch can. Any recommendations? __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

01-20-2012, 10:53 PM	#3
Dznyfn Drives: 13 1SS Vert, 05 Tahoe Z71, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 387	I have the Taylor 10.5 mm race wires, no issues with them. I like the thicker wire for the look and performance. Crime2 has it right, be prepared for an intense "discussion" on this. __________________

01-22-2012, 01:26 AM	#5
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Performance plug wires are for noobs. I always run stock wires in my cars. My buddy is looking to run 9's on motor in his Camaro and he runs stock wires. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

01-24-2012, 08:46 AM	#9
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	I recently installed MTI Racing wires on my LS3. The OEM wires all read between 770 to 780 ohms resistance. The MTI wires read between 24 to 30 ohms resistance. My observation with the MTI wires is the cold start ( when in open loop ) is much smoother as well as the transition to closed loop versus the OEM wires, there is quite a noticeable difference. With the OEM wires cold engine drivability was a bit jerky and not real smooth until the engine was well on it's way to being fully warmed up. With the MTI wires the cold engine drivability is 98% as smooth as fully warmed up engine drivability. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

01-26-2012, 12:12 AM	#11
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	Ted that is exactly the route I went!! Kinda funny you said that you can't buy experience, they worked on the last ten hot rods I've owned!!! Ford or chevy the use of MSD, OEM plugs, and a hurst shifter have been the most consistant combo that works!!! I will be giving you a call tomorrow about the LPE 3.91 gears!! Unless you suggest a set of ported heads?!?! __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

01-20-2012, 02:01 PM	#2
Crime2 Got Boost? Drives: 2010 1SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 606	For plugs it all depends on your tune. Personally I run the stock GM plugs based on the recommendation from Ted @ JRE. You are going to get all different answers on this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. If is spelllled wrong deal with it.

01-21-2012, 11:19 PM	#4
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	We use stock wires and NGK plugs. Just works for us.

01-22-2012, 01:29 AM	#6
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	Got NGK's put in by Tom Wong when I got my headers installed.

01-23-2012, 08:38 PM	#8
Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,515 View My Garage	ted what evidence do u have that those are the best plugs to use and wireS??

01-30-2012, 02:31 AM	#13
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	All three items are on the car and work great!! Ted I'll give you a buzz soon!! __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

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