Tune up Help..

frankys99ga · 01-06-2008, 02:17 AM

Im doing a tune on my car but im just devating on what brand of spark plugs are good and what type of wires too..could somebody help out with this..

AaronGTR · 01-06-2008, 07:08 AM

Stock and stock. A/C delco plugs work great for all but highly modified cars, and the stock plugs wires are fine. GM designed a really good ignition system for the grand am and they don't require upgrading.

lvemy3100 · 01-06-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Stock and stock. A/C delco plugs work great for all but highly modified cars, and the stock plugs wires are fine. GM designed a really good ignition system for the grand am and they don't require upgrading.

x2

and whatever you do... DONT USE BOSCH PLUGS!!!

frankys99ga · 01-07-2008, 01:10 AM

thanks guys I was thinking on buying the Bosch spark plugs and some taylor wires...but I guess not ...I was looking into this for more horsepower

Mike Jung · 01-07-2008, 08:25 AM

& don't use Taylor spark plug wires; as some have found out they misfire often.

As for spark plug brand names, I would suggest: AC Delco or NGK.

jnugg69 · 01-23-2008, 08:19 PM

What about msd wires? Does it really make a difference with them being 8.5 mm? I've been told ac delco are perfectly fine, but I've noticed a lot of people using msd wires. They're about the same price I believe at auto parts train. I was just about to buy a set of the msd wires. Would that possibly be a bad idea then?

I)ark-ChiLD · 01-23-2008, 08:26 PM

just buy the msd's. get them in red and u will be happy.

jnugg69 · 01-23-2008, 08:30 PM

That's what I'll probably end up doing. Think I should stay with the ac delco plugs? I was thinking ngk v-power series possibly.

nate2023 · 01-23-2008, 08:33 PM

i got NGK iridium IV love em.

jnugg69 · 01-23-2008, 08:34 PM

Cool. I'll take a look into that as well.

bigstribs · 01-23-2008, 08:59 PM

i use the NGK iridium's with accel 8mm wire and accel coil packs

seems to work good

2001 GT Dave · 02-01-2008, 08:53 AM

I have had the car 1 month now, but it does have 100K miles on it. I want to replace all the parts that go into a "tune up" so I know I am starting with a clean slate. I see ALOT of people here who have the MSD 8.5 wire set. Without getting into the brand or the cost, what do the thicker wires do for you?
Thanks,
Dave.

nickofcourse · 02-01-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001 GT Dave

I have had the car 1 month now, but it does have 100K miles on it. I want to replace all the parts that go into a "tune up" so I know I am starting with a clean slate. I see ALOT of people here who have the MSD 8.5 wire set. Without getting into the brand or the cost, what do the thicker wires do for you?
Thanks,
Dave.

the ignition system on our cars are very good systems so there is no need for after market wires unless you want them in a certain color (blue or red)

rocketfast123 · 02-02-2008, 02:35 PM

^^
true

don't spend more money than you have to

2001 GT Dave · 02-03-2008, 08:42 PM

I appreciate all the help. People either go for stock or the MSD's. Both sides make good arguments for both. I just dont understand what a 8.5 mm wire will do that 7.0 mm wont do. Is there a stronger spark? Is there better combustion? It has to be something more than just red wires???

AaronGAGT · 02-03-2008, 10:33 PM

You won't see any performance gains weather you use all stock parts or not.

coupe · 02-04-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001 GT Dave

I appreciate all the help. People either go for stock or the MSD's. Both sides make good arguments for both. I just dont understand what a 8.5 mm wire will do that 7.0 mm wont do. Is there a stronger spark? Is there better combustion? It has to be something more than just red wires???

We have pretty much already told you, a couple times.

People who buy MSD or Taylor wires do it for the color of them, gives the engine bay a little color, they dont help with performance.

People who buy them for performance are just ignorant.

2001 GT Dave · 02-04-2008, 05:02 PM

All is said and done. I went to Mainline Auto and bought ac delco plugs and wires. What other tune-up items would you consider on a car with a 100K miles? Everything on the car is stock. Im not looking for speed or performance, just for the car to run as its supposed too.

alerored04 · 02-04-2008, 05:14 PM

Change the fuel filter and put some seafoam in the tank.

Azazel · 02-13-2008, 06:01 PM

Whats wrong with Bosch?

01-06-2008, 02:17 AM	#1
frankys99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Frank Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brownsville, TX Age: 35 Posts: 59 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	Tune up Help.. Im doing a tune on my car but im just devating on what brand of spark plugs are good and what type of wires too..could somebody help out with this..

01-06-2008, 07:08 AM	#2
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Stock and stock. A/C delco plugs work great for all but highly modified cars, and the stock plugs wires are fine. GM designed a really good ignition system for the grand am and they don't require upgrading. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-23-2008, 08:19 PM	#6
jnugg69 gt fan AKA: Chad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Titusville Pennsylvania Posts: 37 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt Sedan	What about msd wires? Does it really make a difference with them being 8.5 mm? I've been told ac delco are perfectly fine, but I've noticed a lot of people using msd wires. They're about the same price I believe at auto parts train. I was just about to buy a set of the msd wires. Would that possibly be a bad idea then? __________________ Live a little...

01-23-2008, 08:26 PM	#7
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01-23-2008, 08:30 PM	#8
jnugg69 gt fan AKA: Chad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Titusville Pennsylvania Posts: 37 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt Sedan	That's what I'll probably end up doing. Think I should stay with the ac delco plugs? I was thinking ngk v-power series possibly. __________________ Live a little...

01-07-2008, 01:10 AM	#4
frankys99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Frank Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brownsville, TX Age: 35 Posts: 59 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	thanks guys I was thinking on buying the Bosch spark plugs and some taylor wires...but I guess not ...I was looking into this for more horsepower

01-23-2008, 08:33 PM	#9
nate2023 GAGT - Moneyless AKA: Nathan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mars Posts: 175 Vehicle: 1999 Grand AM GT Coupe	i got NGK iridium IV love em. __________________ Currently Driving: 1999 Grand Am GT Coupe! Mods: CAI, Resonator Delete (Yea, Not Alot) Check it Out: Old Pictures, no Camera, http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2580593

01-23-2008, 08:34 PM	#10
jnugg69 gt fan AKA: Chad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Titusville Pennsylvania Posts: 37 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt Sedan	Cool. I'll take a look into that as well. __________________ Live a little...

01-23-2008, 08:59 PM	#11
bigstribs Bimmer Baby AKA: mike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo Age: 39 Posts: 819 Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325is	i use the NGK iridium's with accel 8mm wire and accel coil packs seems to work good

02-01-2008, 08:53 AM	#12
2001 GT Dave GAGT - Newbie AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 13 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	spark plug wires I have had the car 1 month now, but it does have 100K miles on it. I want to replace all the parts that go into a "tune up" so I know I am starting with a clean slate. I see ALOT of people here who have the MSD 8.5 wire set. Without getting into the brand or the cost, what do the thicker wires do for you? Thanks, Dave.

02-03-2008, 08:42 PM	#15
2001 GT Dave GAGT - Newbie AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 13 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	I appreciate all the help. People either go for stock or the MSD's. Both sides make good arguments for both. I just dont understand what a 8.5 mm wire will do that 7.0 mm wont do. Is there a stronger spark? Is there better combustion? It has to be something more than just red wires???

02-03-2008, 10:33 PM	#16
AaronGAGT Scrap scrap! AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westland, MI Age: 38 Posts: 1,804 Vehicle: 2000 Black GT Coupe	You won't see any performance gains weather you use all stock parts or not.

02-04-2008, 05:02 PM	#18
2001 GT Dave GAGT - Newbie AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 13 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	All is said and done. I went to Mainline Auto and bought ac delco plugs and wires. What other tune-up items would you consider on a car with a 100K miles? Everything on the car is stock. Im not looking for speed or performance, just for the car to run as its supposed too.

02-04-2008, 05:14 PM	#19
alerored04 GAGT - Member AKA: Matt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Prague, MN Age: 35 Posts: 702 Vehicle: 2001 Oldmobile Alero	Change the fuel filter and put some seafoam in the tank. __________________ Lots of mods cost lots of $$ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2598719/1

02-13-2008, 06:01 PM	#20
Azazel Owner- Mat-Su Custom AKA: Collin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 60 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE2 4dr	Whats wrong with Bosch? __________________ "E pluribus unum"

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