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N3WM4N21 · 08-11-2010, 01:27 PM

in everyones opinion what are the best performance spark plugs to get? and do the spak plug wires do anything for performance?

RedJewel2SS · 08-11-2010, 01:32 PM

the best ones believe it or not are the OEM plugs.

they are iridium plugs from AC Delco and are gapped properly. and NO changing the wires does nothing but change the aesthetics.

Russell James · 08-11-2010, 01:32 PM

What came in the car works perfect unless your using huge boost or a big nitrous shot, then a cooler plug would be ideal.

N3WM4N21 · 08-11-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

What came in the car works perfect unless your using huge boost or a big nitrous shot, then a cooler plug would be ideal.

So if i dont run boost or have nitous then plugs wouldnt do anything for performance?

Russell James · 08-11-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N3WM4N21

So if i dont run boost or have nitous then plugs wouldnt do anything for performance?

correct

victoryred1ss · 08-11-2010, 09:14 PM

If anything plugs and wires will hurt your performance. The stock stuff is great and will most likely last over a 100k miles.

JS · 08-12-2010, 08:28 AM

Stock wires are very good but there are better alternatives as u increase power..

Iriduims OE plug is very good and can be run for most setups, but will not last 100K
If your going higher CR, FI or N20 talk to the shop that you trust and and ask their opinion.

I have used iridium in some setups and copper in others, most will use NGK, DENSO or AUTOLITE.

JANNETTYRACING · 08-12-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by N3WM4N21

in everyones opinion what are the best performance spark plugs to get? and do the spak plug wires do anything for performance?

This is a Cool Subject, As we the consumers are Bombarded with adds that special spark plugs increase performance.

We hear it so much we start to believe it, and go out and spend 50.00 on the new fangeled spark plugs only to find out the car runs exactly the same or worse.

In the case of the guy who never changed his plugs in 80,000 miles he will say WoW my car runs so much smoother with these special spark plugs.

OEM manufacturers Know for absolute certainty which spark plugs work best in there engines, the probably spend a cool Million in testing to find out.

I have always followed manufacturers recommendations for plugs unless the engine combination is drastically changed then it is off to the dyno with boxes of plugs to test test test still starting with the stock spark plug and moving to a heat range colder or hotter depending.

Ted.

axis · 08-12-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

I have always followed manufacturers recommendations for plugs unless the engine combination is drastically changed then it is off to the dyno with boxes of plugs to test test test still starting with the stock spark plug and moving to a heat range colder or hotter depending.

Ted.

All the while KNOWING those cheap ass copper NGK's, in a lower heat range, are going to be the winner.

JANNETTYRACING · 08-12-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

All the while KNOWING those cheap ass copper NGK's, in a lower heat range, are going to be the winner.

Quite the contrary, I had a 10 Camaro come in for a dyno tune last week that had the cheap ass copper NGKs in it, ( because a shop recommended them and installed them) and it wouldn't make any power and had poor driveability.

Swapped in a new set of stock Plugs and Whala!

Everything came back to normal.

Ted.

quinthawk · 08-12-2010, 11:14 AM

Ted,

What plugs do you recommend for a L99 with a maggie 3.6" pulley, headers and cai.
I am running ngk tr6.

thanks

Outlaw77 · 08-12-2010, 11:23 AM

I've always used Bosch plugs in other cars. They are a great oem manufacturer of long lasting plugs.

JS · 08-12-2010, 11:25 AM

Wanna guess which plugs are in this car
Its nothing more than a 3000HP OUTLAW 10.5 Car that WE TUNE

JS · 08-12-2010, 11:26 AM

We run NGK OR AUTOLITE and its one of those SUPPOSED JUNKY COPPER PLUGS

08-11-2010, 01:27 PM	#1
N3WM4N21 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 24 View My Garage	spark plugs in everyones opinion what are the best performance spark plugs to get? and do the spak plug wires do anything for performance?

08-11-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	the best ones believe it or not are the OEM plugs. they are iridium plugs from AC Delco and are gapped properly. and NO changing the wires does nothing but change the aesthetics. __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

08-11-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
victoryred1ss Drives: 2010 SS M6 2016 2SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 553	If anything plugs and wires will hurt your performance. The stock stuff is great and will most likely last over a 100k miles. __________________ TVS 2300 721RWHP 686RWTQ Built by Me Suspension done by JDP Tune done by JRE

08-12-2010, 08:28 AM	#7
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	Stock wires are very good but there are better alternatives as u increase power.. Iriduims OE plug is very good and can be run for most setups, but will not last 100K If your going higher CR, FI or N20 talk to the shop that you trust and and ask their opinion. I have used iridium in some setups and copper in others, most will use NGK, DENSO or AUTOLITE. __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

08-12-2010, 11:25 AM	#13
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	Wanna guess which plugs are in this car Its nothing more than a 3000HP OUTLAW 10.5 Car that WE TUNE Attached Images __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

08-11-2010, 01:32 PM	#3
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	What came in the car works perfect unless your using huge boost or a big nitrous shot, then a cooler plug would be ideal.

08-12-2010, 11:14 AM	#11
quinthawk Drives: 2010 camaro ss, 2012 ZL1, 2021 LT1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 128	Ted, What plugs do you recommend for a L99 with a maggie 3.6" pulley, headers and cai. I am running ngk tr6. thanks

08-12-2010, 11:23 AM	#12
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I've always used Bosch plugs in other cars. They are a great oem manufacturer of long lasting plugs.

08-12-2010, 11:26 AM	#14
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	We run NGK OR AUTOLITE and its one of those SUPPOSED JUNKY COPPER PLUGS __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

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