Which sparkplugs best for S/C??
Oct 10, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Which sparkplugs best for S/C??
I've searched all over for this info, as I'm gonna be pulling the plugs soon, but it seems like there are varying opinions here. So, I might as well just ask - what do you guys with S/C 3rd gens prefer? One or Two step colder? Platinum/Iridium? Part #'s?
(I'd like to get NGK's as I've had good experiences with them in the past.......)
Thanx,
Brad
(I'd like to get NGK's as I've had good experiences with them in the past.......)
Thanx,
Brad
Oct 10, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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2 Steps Colder:
NGK BKR7EVX11 PN- 4685 1 ground strap pregapped to .044 (VX platinum)
NGK BKR7E PN- 6097 ~$2.00 1 ground strap needs to be gapped to .044 (copper)
BCPR7ET PN- 2164 ~$3.60 3 ground straps pregapped to .044
1 Step Colder:
BKR6EKPB11 PN- 2288 TRD recommended pregapped to .044
Take your pick, I've been running the 2 step colder 6097 for 16k now and have been very happy with it.
NGK BKR7EVX11 PN- 4685 1 ground strap pregapped to .044 (VX platinum)
NGK BKR7E PN- 6097 ~$2.00 1 ground strap needs to be gapped to .044 (copper)
BCPR7ET PN- 2164 ~$3.60 3 ground straps pregapped to .044
1 Step Colder:
BKR6EKPB11 PN- 2288 TRD recommended pregapped to .044
Take your pick, I've been running the 2 step colder 6097 for 16k now and have been very happy with it.
Oct 16, 2003 | 04:20 AM
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FattyCBR.....
I've been checking out these that you recommended:
1 Step Colder:
BKR6EKPB11 PN- 2288 TRD recommended pregapped to .044
I'm a little confused as the NGK part# (BKR6EKPB11) you gave above is for a platinum plug, but the Stock# (2288) is for a standard one step colder plug.
Is Platinum better for our application or just the standard non-platinum plugs?? Somewhere I read that platinum plugs were not the best for supercharged engines, but for the life of me I can't find the thread. Thanx for your advice,
Brad
1 Step Colder:
BKR6EKPB11 PN- 2288 TRD recommended pregapped to .044
I'm a little confused as the NGK part# (BKR6EKPB11) you gave above is for a platinum plug, but the Stock# (2288) is for a standard one step colder plug.
Is Platinum better for our application or just the standard non-platinum plugs?? Somewhere I read that platinum plugs were not the best for supercharged engines, but for the life of me I can't find the thread. Thanx for your advice,
Brad
Oct 16, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Dumb Question.....
I know this is a dumb question, but I've never changed my plugs before. So here goes: there is one plug per cylinder correct?
So, when I go to buy new plugs, I should buy 6, right (cause they seem to sell them in boxes of 4)?
Oh, the shame........:pat:
So, when I go to buy new plugs, I should buy 6, right (cause they seem to sell them in boxes of 4)?
Oh, the shame........:pat:
Oct 16, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Yes on this engine there is one plug per cylinder. You can buy just 6 at a time.
Some engines have more then one plug per cylinder, mostly aircraft, but not this one.
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Some engines have more then one plug per cylinder, mostly aircraft, but not this one.
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Oct 17, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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