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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Alright, here we go. I have a 2000 Silverado Z71 , and im about to embark on a tune up journey. I need some info though , What wires, and plugs to go with? This is my first LSx based motor, and i want to get the best components that i can. Any info you guys can provide me is very much appreciated. PLease help if you can, as i have to start planning getting everythng so i can get it done. The original owner had it till 108,000 miles, and never did anything to it, so nw it has A SLIGHT roughness when it is idling. Hopefully this will cure it, but i still want to tune it up anyways. Thanks in advance. Will the same wires that are used on the LS1 camaro , and TA motors work? Are they pretty much the same?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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To be honest, the factory stuff should serve you well unless you're going to be making BIG horsepower...just replace your stuff with AC Delco. If I remember correctly, the truck wires are a little longer than the F-bodys.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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MSD wires are fine. NGK TR55 for plugs. If you really want to dump an assload of money on AC parts. Feel free.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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cool thenks for the info . so you can actually use the TR55's on LS based motors as well as LT1's?
MSD makes a replacement for mine as well? I was wondering if they did.
antbody have any ideas on PN's for the Wires, or should Summit have them. Or is ther eany where to get them cheaper? Thanks for all the info guys.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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cool thenks for the info . so you can actually use the TR55's on LS based motors as well as LT1's?
MSD makes a replacement for mine as well? I was wondering if they did.
antbody have any ideas on PN's for the Wires, or should Summit have them. Or is ther eany where to get them cheaper? Thanks for all the info guys.
Sure you can use TR55's. Vast majority of LS guys do. Yes MSD does have a replacement truck wire. Summit will have the wires listed. Along with MSD's website in blue, black or red.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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NIce thanks alot for tha info. it is muchappreciated.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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I run blue taylor wires and ngk tr55's. Iv had them them around a year or so with no problems. I got both from summit for under $65. Seafoam works wonders for the rough idling also.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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what gap for the tr55??? i just ordered some part for my z71, including the taylor wires, i was just wondering what gap i should use with the ngks....
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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.060 i think, check the stickers under your hood but i believe thats it
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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hey you guys, so what gears does a 2001 z71 come with??? i know its off topic but i tought you guys might know since you got z71 too...
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