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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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Tuning up 87 Camaro...need some help

I am helping my sister tune up her 87 Camaro 5.0L V8 4BBL carb

just wondering what are the best spark plugs to run in this car? i have the oil and filter done...have a k+n on the way and exhaust is done...now i need to change the plugs and wires so which ones should i use? and it looks like it's really hard to change them...any tips on what procedures to use? i can change plugs on my GN in like 15 minutes...looks like this one may take 15 hours!
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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its actually not as hard as it looks. first time i changed my plugs it took me about 1 hour. now i can do it in about 35-45 mins.

personally, i prefer platinum tipped plug. im not big on names. bosch or autolite should be fine.
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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personally i'd never use paltnum plugs and i'd never use bosch. i like regular old AC plugs and wires for stock type applications. the plug you have a hard time gettign from on top try from under the car
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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Use AC Delco R45TS plugs or AC Rapidfire #2. Anything else ain't worth the time.
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