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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sierraz71_5.3
Ive seen brand new factory plugs out of a tahoe that have AC on one side and NGK on the other.
Say...that's odd.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sierraz71_5.3
Ive seen brand new factory plugs out of a tahoe that have AC on one side and NGK on the other.

thats actually what mine were
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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NGK makes a good deal of AC's plugs. Typically AC Iridiums = NGK TR55ix.

I run NGK Copper TR55's and i think they work great, defiently better than those bosch platnums (yea i know i got suckered...)
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Bosch Platinum ... HAHAHA
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Whats even better is those Bosch +4's they got now. 4 (FOUR) electrides on a single plug. I don't get it. If you read the fine print, they never say you get a better spark because of the 4 electrodes.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Yep, exactly electricity will only follow the path (single) of least resistance. So those extra 3 electrodes = gimmick...

Besides, for a wedge style head design, the traditional electrode plug seems to work best when viewed from the perspective of keeping the flame from being quelched.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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what about ngk tr6?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Those are single electrode plugs and actually work well. They are a heat range cooler than stock though, so if you have a reason for using them, great, if not, stick with teh TR55's.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Got those MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires on....Can Feel a Nice Difference...Nothing Drastic...But Well worth...
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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for god sakes replace your plugs and wires if they have 75,000 miles or look deteriorated. I had 75,000 miles on my 5.3 with original plugs and wires. After just changing the wires to MSD (old wires were badly worn) I gained 3 mpg after driving it about 600 miles with the new wires.
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