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    Have a 2000 GTP with about 107,000 miles on it. I use it as my DD and it is not modded in any way although in the future I may add a CAI for the mileage but it will never be anything much more than that.

    In a few weeks I'm going to replace my DP and Cat-Back with a ZZP 304SS DP/Cat and Magnaflow exhaust and I figure I should replace my plugs/wires at this time too as I believe they caused the cat to fail and they are due.

    I'm looking for OEM equivalent plugs/wires so I was thinking about buying the Delco platinum plugs and Delco wires...If anyone has anything else they would recommend that will last a long time I'd be interested. Also, have never done the plugs myself and was wondering if someone could let me know how difficult this is/how it can be done (I know you have to rock the engine forward, just never done it). Also, if anyone anywhere near Chicago area would be willing to help me for my first time, that would be greatly appreciated.

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    get some copper plugs that are for a stock car. any brand will do.

    Get some wires with a lifetime warranty.
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    Your stock wires will work fine and I used autolite 606 from napa. They work fine and are cheaper that delco.

    Read this also, lots of info here: http://www.grandprixforums.net/f81/s...car-17482.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    get some copper plugs that are for a stock car. any brand will do.

    Get some wires with a lifetime warranty.
    I was under the impression that copper plugs need to be changed more often than platinum???
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    yes but they're better than platinum performance wise especially in boosted cars.
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    Ya that's what I figured, as far as install, I know you put it in neutral, rock the engine forward and engage parking break (after removing motor mounts) but is there a write up on this...can't seem to find one, and how difficult is this procedure for someone who has never done it?
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    or you can just be normal and disconnect the dog bones and reach back there and do it.
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    i replaced mine without unbolting the dogbones, the hard part is gettin the wires off, the plugs are easy. its just an awkard angle and i just leaned over my fenders to get to them
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    i find plugs easier now with my headers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    i find plugs easier now with my headers.
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