It's time for my car to get a tune up, What should I replace? Also what brands should I use. looking for plugs, wires etc..
thanks all

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1988 Trans am GTA
stock, only mods:
flowmaster exaust.
in process of getting more

 

depending on how far you want to go, all the filters, fluids, plugs, cap, rotor, wires, belts and hoses. for the most part i like AC products

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ICON Motorsports

1st & 3rd
MM Black Diamond 538 F&AM

 

What you should replace depends on when you last had a tune up, and what you replaced at that time (and since then). Don't spend big bucks on glamour spark plugs. By "glamour" I mean plugs that are marketed with triple this, special tips,etc. I had a friend whose dad worked for a lab (he also was a road racer). The father said that those fancy plugs aren't worth the price. Personally, I just use Bosch Platinum plugs that run about $1.50ea. (or around that range). But, as per what brand you should use, that's a personal thing (like what brand oil you use).

What else you should get also depends on how much you are willing to spend. One person's tune up may include just plugs and wires; while another person's definition of a tune-up will include cap and rotor, new filters (air, breather, fuel), PCV valve, etc.

If you don't have some performance parts catalogs (Summit Racing, Jegs, etc.), you may want to get one. If you call 'em up they'll usually send one out to you at no cost.

The good thing about your local auto parts store is convenience. You can walk in and get the parts you need. If you get stuff mail-order, you have to wait longer, but the parts will usually be of better quality (parts will come from name brand companies that people have actually heard of) than what you can find in the local stores. To be fair some parts store chains do carry performance name brand parts; but, the selection will not be as great as a performance oriented businesses.

That's just one gearhead's opinion.

 

I have to second with what Coach said. I would just go to your local Napa or Autozone or whatever and get an AC/Delco cap, rotor and rapid fire plugs. I used a Napa Gold fuel filer and PCV Valve. I also bought my belts and hoses from Napa and they all worked fine. Also, while you are there, buy a can of GB 44K fuel system treatment (the $25 is WELL worth it). I would use Summit or Jegs to buy a high quality set of ignition wires and a coil if you want to. Most feel that the Accel 300+ 8.8mm Race Wires are the best. I hope this helps!

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

Soon to Come: 7.625" 10 Bolt with 3.42s and Accel TPI Intake Base