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Old 08-31-2011, 11:55 PM
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ok so this weekend im buying new plugs and wire for the monte, as well as an oil change/trans fluid change and if the budget allows, a new shift solenoid. i was wondering what everyone input on here was about the best plugs and wires for the lq1 are
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 12:12 AM
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I've used AC delco plugs and wires on every GM vehicle i've ever had and never had a problem
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 01:41 PM
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my parents always used bosche platinum in every other vehicle and i heard some mixed emotions about them on here
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 01:50 PM
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OEM plugs and wires.
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 06:00 PM
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Do NOT use Bosch Platinum plugs. There's no way to adjust gap, plus they don't make them for specific heat ranges. Stick with OEM for plugs on stock engines. You'll save money and you will notice a performance difference if it's been a LONG time since you last changed your plugs.
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 07:24 PM
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Use the OEM double platinum AC Delcos. Bosch makes good products but their plugs are garbage. I ran autolites for a while but I switched back to AC Delcos after having trouble with the autolites. No problems with the Delcos. I am not using OEM wires because they were pretty expensive. I believe I am using Belden wires.
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 08:21 PM
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sooo double platinum ac delcos for the plugs? what about wires?
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 08:23 PM
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and zipper this isnt my fault but my monte still has all the factory plugs except the front 3 bc my uncle was too lazy to change all of them for my grandmother >_<
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 09:04 PM
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are the plugs on the 95-97 a pain to change? How about on the 98-99 are they as bad as the 6th gen where you have to rock the motor forward? Sorry to thread jack, but I might try and change the plugs and wires on my 99 Z? Any answers would be great, thanks!
 
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Old 09-01-2011, 09:47 PM
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95-97 are a bitch. You have to remove the upper plenum just to get to the back 3 plugs. Takes a while the first time but not too bad after having the plenum off a few times. 98-99 are easier since the plugs are on the side of the head, not on top.
 


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