A month ago I bought NGK plugs and i was going to grab the wires this month.
On Saturday i started up and it was idling like it was missing a cylinder or maybe 2.
Limped it home from work (1km away)
Pulled it into the shop and diagnosed.
Coil Packs were sparking good (ask dad about that one)
Wires were garbage.
Pulled the plugs and to my surprise (not) they were shot.
Front ones were cooked sooooooo bad.
Back ones weren't to bad at all.
Looks like they hadn't been changed in at least 100k....
I know its part of your regular maintenance.
I was going to do them as soon as i got wires :l
Bear in mind i bought the car used with 250,000 km on it.
Seeing as i already have NGK (TR55 Platinum) plugs what wires do you all recommend?
My source has AC Delco and something called blue-streak or some such?
Recommendations?
Sorry for the long post.
Plugs and Wires
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Re: Plugs and Wires
Platinum is not a good idea for the L67. Stick to TR55 V-Power copper (cheap, replace more often) or the TR55IX iridium.
I run AC Delco premium (8mm) wires and am happy with them.
I run AC Delco premium (8mm) wires and am happy with them.
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Autolite Pro Are good wires to get. Bosch is bad, Accel is bad
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Re: Plugs and Wires
They aren't installed yet.
Yeah i know about the bosch and accel.
Why are the platinum bad?
While we are here does anyone have the P/N for the adjustable shift modulator for our trannies?
Ive called 4 auto stores and 3 of them hadn't even heard of such a part.....
Yeah i know about the bosch and accel.
Why are the platinum bad?
While we are here does anyone have the P/N for the adjustable shift modulator for our trannies?
Ive called 4 auto stores and 3 of them hadn't even heard of such a part.....
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Platinum holds more heat than copper and iridium, and can act like a glow plug, causing knock.
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Re: Plugs and Wires
Which is better copper or iridium?
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Stock: Iridium
Any mods: Copper; in the 3800 world.
Any mods: Copper; in the 3800 world.
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Re: Plugs and Wires
I am using MSD wires, I have used the blue streak ones too, in other vehicles and I like them, they have a lifetime warranty.
I am using the ac delco plugs in mine
I am using the ac delco plugs in mine
Tinted 13% Front 3% Rear, MSD Coils and Wires, K&N drop in air and oil filter...more to come as things wear/break!!
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Re: Plugs and Wires
Now installed Copper TR55's and Bluestreak Plugs.
Still has a terrible idle.
See my other thread.
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 19&t=19182
Thank you everyone
Still has a terrible idle.
See my other thread.
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 19&t=19182
Thank you everyone
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