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Thread: Bosch Platinum +4 plugs
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08-14-2008, 04:44 PM #1
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs
I'm wondering if these plugs are any good? I pulled a plug to see what the previous owner was running in my 99 LS1 firehawk and found Bosch platinum +4 plugs. The wires just say "spiral race wire", black in color, anyone know what brand the wires might be? I was thinking of doing a tune up, but maybe not now. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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08-14-2008, 06:39 PM #2
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Waste of money.
Any Bosch plug is.
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08-14-2008, 07:00 PM #3
Should I change the bosch plugs to NGK or something else?
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08-14-2008, 07:34 PM #4
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NGK TR55's
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08-14-2008, 10:08 PM #5
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08-15-2008, 03:51 AM #6
The correct gap for the NGK TR55 is .055 on a NA motor.
These are copper tipped plugs, they will only last 30K before you need to change them.
SteveC
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08-15-2008, 04:59 AM #7
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NO!!! they suck... my engine ran like shit with them... i swapped them out for auto lites... and i'm happy as hell with the auto lites so far... i'm going ot try ngk tr55's next...
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08-15-2008, 08:03 AM #8
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08-15-2008, 08:07 AM #9
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08-24-2008, 07:06 AM #10
Plugs and Wires, which ones?
What is wrong with the WeaponX plugs? I started looking on the forum last night and read nothing but good things, what did you find that changed your mind?
What, if any, is the performance difference between the TR55's and the Iridium plugs?
What about the wires any one have a suggestion?
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08-24-2008, 10:16 AM #11
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I have valuecrafts on mine cant wait to take those crappy things out, they work pretty good though!
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08-24-2008, 10:47 AM #12
I have the Iridium's version of the +4 in the wife's civic. No differnece between them and the 88000 mile factory units that came out.
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08-24-2008, 12:00 PM #13
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08-24-2008, 03:57 PM #14
I used them in my wifes jeep and it went from 16.4 avarage to 18.2 avarage. I felt the same as the others as far as bosch stuff goes, I would not use any of it in the t/a though. That is no joke as far as mpg's go those are exact numbers however I tried them in my 02 sierra and mpg's only went up about 1 mpg, so it did not help my truck too much. The plugs perform just as good as stockers and they are cheaper than the delco's.
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08-24-2008, 04:13 PM #15
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idk...the bosch platinum +4 were in my car when i got it....when i did my tune up...i used them again....it runs alot better...so idk...i havent had n e problems
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08-24-2008, 04:31 PM #16
about the do headers on my 98ss what do you guys suggest to put in I replaced with ac delco about 60k and msd wires. I was thinking the ngkt55's plugs and some new wires any other suggestions. car is na with headers, intake, ls6 manifold, pulleys, headers, ypipe slp catback.
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08-24-2008, 05:52 PM #17
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08-24-2008, 07:53 PM #18
Bosch plugs don't run well in anything but European engines. The few times I've seen them in American engines they just don't run right, period.
Stick with NGK or AC Delco plugs for GM engines.
Ford I usually reccommend Motorcraft or Autolite.
Chrysler, most people go with Champions, because most Chrysler engines came with those stock.
Japanese cars, NGK or Denso.
European cars, Bosch or NGK.Last edited by Wesman; 08-24-2008 at 07:56 PM.
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08-24-2008, 10:05 PM #19
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The Platinum +4s will work in a grocery getter. They will not work in a high compression motor. The ceramics in the center of the plug will shatter. It happened to two of them when I tried them. Bad choice for an LS series motor especially if it has been breathed on.
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08-25-2008, 02:00 AM #20
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They foul quicker than shit in my truck, but they did seem to give me a better idle.
tr55s in the TA
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