Should I Replace The Sparks Plugs Since I Am Installing Headers? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jyruiz · 04-03-2017, 05:14 PM

My Camaro is a 2011 SS and has 49k miles on it, and since I am doing the headers, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to replace my plugs. What do you guys think?

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SSEssence · 04-03-2017, 05:22 PM

Wouldn't hurt, might as well do it while they're out for LT header install

OmniCamaro · 04-03-2017, 05:38 PM

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Wouldn't hurt, might as well do it while they're out for LT header install

Yep, might as well. I replaced mine when I installed my headers.

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InFiD3ViL · 04-03-2017, 05:41 PM

I would at least have some spares. If it is anywhere near the time to replace, why not? They are inexpensive.

I was prepared and had replacements ready when I put my headers on. Mainly because I read a lot of stories in here about people cracking a plug while installing the headers and not even noticing it until their car ran like poo after the install was complete. I changed my wires too.

Last thing you want is to deal with more work after you have put away the tools and busted your ass installing the headers!

sdynak · 04-03-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I would at least have some spares. If it is anywhere near the time to replace, why not? They are inexpensive.

I was prepared and had replacements ready when I put my headers on. Mainly because I read a lot of stories in here about people cracking a plug while installing the headers and not even noticing it until their car ran like poo after the install was complete. I changed my wires too.

Last thing you want is to deal with more work after you have put away the tools and busted your ass installing the headers!

Good point with wires.. I had a clip break when I removed one of the wires.. eventually had to replace.. cheap enough just like the plugs. Went stock although many options with heat socks etc. I don't DD so will last long time for me anyway.

Gunmetal Speedster · 04-03-2017, 06:23 PM

I didn't change mine out or the wires, but I was very careful because I also read where people were cracking them. However, I think it's as good as time as any and some of the Taylor wires look pretty good for an engine bay cleaned up look. Good luck with the installation!

Olddudesrule · 04-03-2017, 08:01 PM

Don't need to, but as others have said, why not? Especially when you should prior to the install anyway. Doesn't take much of a bump to crack an insulator, and then you end up with a misfire.....no bueno

WHAMMO · 04-04-2017, 12:34 AM

At 49k yes, you are there and its cheap. Clip em good then youre good to go!

0331Marine · 04-04-2017, 05:17 AM

I changed wires not plugs. Ill change the plugs when I do the heads and cam.

Jyruiz · 04-04-2017, 10:21 AM

Thanks guys, I ordered the plugs and the stock gaskets for the headers, heard those are the best to use.

04-03-2017, 05:14 PM	#1
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04-03-2017, 05:22 PM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Wouldn't hurt, might as well do it while they're out for LT header install __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

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InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	I would at least have some spares. If it is anywhere near the time to replace, why not? They are inexpensive. I was prepared and had replacements ready when I put my headers on. Mainly because I read a lot of stories in here about people cracking a plug while installing the headers and not even noticing it until their car ran like poo after the install was complete. I changed my wires too. Last thing you want is to deal with more work after you have put away the tools and busted your ass installing the headers! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

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Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	I didn't change mine out or the wires, but I was very careful because I also read where people were cracking them. However, I think it's as good as time as any and some of the Taylor wires look pretty good for an engine bay cleaned up look. Good luck with the installation! __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

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Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Don't need to, but as others have said, why not? Especially when you should prior to the install anyway. Doesn't take much of a bump to crack an insulator, and then you end up with a misfire.....no bueno __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

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WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	At 49k yes, you are there and its cheap. Clip em good then youre good to go! __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

04-04-2017, 05:17 AM	#9
0331Marine Drives: 2012 SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Covington Ga Posts: 783	I changed wires not plugs. Ill change the plugs when I do the heads and cam.

04-04-2017, 10:21 AM	#10
Jyruiz Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Vert. Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: CA Posts: 79	Thanks guys, I ordered the plugs and the stock gaskets for the headers, heard those are the best to use.