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07-31-2014, 04:47 PM | #1 |
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boosted spark plugs?
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is anyone running a colder plug than the stock plug for their boosted install? in theory it should be required ? |
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nope, our plugs are extremely cold from the factory. Some people have re gapped them though. But what they gap them too seems inconsistent. Mine are still stock.
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Yep, Vortech V3, and I'm running colder plugs - NGK R2558A-10, gap 0.85mm
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Stock plugs gapped down to .025 at 20psi on e85. Never skips a beat
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How long do our stock spark plugs last? When should I consider changing them?
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75K per maintenance manual
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thats 75K on a stock engine though I'd expect them to last about half that on a bar of boost
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For those of you that regapped, how difficult was it getting to the plugs?
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About that same difficulty as wiping you ass while standing on your head.
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