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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 02:24 PM
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Default What are the best spark plugs to use for an 01 Monte Carlo SS

Had my monte for about 3 years and Iwanna give her a vood tune up
 
Old Mar 28, 2019 | 03:03 PM
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Stock ACDelco iridium plugs. ACDELCO 41101, gapped 0.60
 
Old Mar 28, 2019 | 03:12 PM
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I ordered Ngk iridium plugs, should I not use those?
 
Old Mar 28, 2019 | 06:48 PM
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NGK used to make for ACdelco, those are fine
 
Old Mar 28, 2019 | 11:37 PM
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So I can use AcDelco wires because I can't find NGK wires
 
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 07:34 AM
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So I can use AcDelco wires because I can't find NGK wires
Yeap.. I think most here will recommend ACDelco for anything electrical..
 
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 08:30 AM
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We always recommend stock ignition items
 
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Flex_215
I ordered Ngk iridium plugs, should I not use those?
Just curious, why ask what plugs to use if you already ordered plugs? Lol, just caught me as strange.


I'd also agree with the others above, stock engine tune up = stock plugs. They'll probably last the rest of the life of the car assuming you're not changing out the originals way early.
 
Old Mar 29, 2019 | 11:22 PM
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Just chiming in.
Can never go wrong with AC Delco replacement parts, as those are OEM (factory spec) replacement parts with GM's brand.

From my experience, NEVER use BOSCH plugs (wires are fine, never plugs).

I use NGK for two reasons:
- Coming from Rockauto, they are crazy cheap. Granted, some times you can score deals on AC Delco plugs.
- I have pulled out factory original AC Delco plugs and found they also have NGK markings (meaning the plugs are NGK, rebranded as AC Delco).

I have been using NGK in multiple GM v6 cars, 100% happy.
 
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