2005 Monte Carlo ls

Taking car tomorrow to get trans fixed, Once it get the car back I want to do a tune up first tiem of owning car.

Whats the best plugs and wires i can buy Localy. I been looking at Bosch plugs the platinum series

Plugs
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Was looking at these wire sets. But not sure which will be the best andl ast longest.

Wire set 1
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Other 5 wires
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Let me know if the links dont work.

The first set of wires was the
MSD Ignition Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Set - Red - Multi-Angle Plug, Socket/HEI

 

AC Delco.

This has been discussed quite a bit, use the search function. Everyone says you'll have best lucky with AC Delco or OEM.

MSD has lots of issues.

 

X2 couldn't have said it better.......

 

AC Delco plugs and wires are the way to go. Also I have heard Bosch plugs are junk.

 

those Bosch plugs are alright, but don't use platinum plugs in a 3800 or any other engine originally equipped with iridium plugs, you will have issues. If your car is stock i would stick with the AC Delco plugs and wires, they are pretty much trouble free.

 

AC Delco is my first choice. Though I have used NGK once with zero problems (and found the plugs that AC Delco factory original plugs in that car were re-branded NGKs).
I have multiple first hand experience with BOSCH plugs, they are JUNK in GMs, stay away! Sure they may work at first but give'em about six months (assuming they do work out of the gate).
Bosch lifetime warranty wires are fine, but if you can get AC Delco's, I'd go for those.

Unless you are doing super mods to the car, "performance" plugs and wires are not going to make a difference (other then removing weight from your wallet). Just so you know, the L67 supercharged 3800 has slightly hotter coils then the L36 (non-supercharged 3800) and it uses the same wires and plugs.

 

Ill just buy the AC Delco plugs and wires and be set!

Thanks for info

 

I will say the wires PRJ sells are top notch. Performance wise, I'm sure they make no difference, but I've pulled them off several times without any difficulty (which I can't say about the stock wires). Anytime I messed with stock wires, I ended up breaking something and now I don't worry about it at all.

 

Interesting topic, I've never heard of people picking a wire set due to an improved boot design for easy install/removal. I've made sure my wires have ample grease, outside of that *usually* no issues removing beyond one or two that may have a "death grip" on a plug.