spark plugs
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'02 CL203 M111
spark plugs
Hi everyone,
I've been doing so much reading on this forum (getting tired of it =>my eyes not my motivation) and now after trying my new plugs, I think I have missed some posts or so.
I just tried the Denso IK20 because it was colder than the IK16, moreover it was the one recommanded by Denso(closest heat range to the factory plugs).
I noticed a little loss of power and also the engine noise has a little higher timbre...
So I just wonder if it was in my head or I shouldn't have gone with the IK20.
It is not a major problem but if you guys have lil time to share your opinions i'll apreciate.
Thx.
I've been doing so much reading on this forum (getting tired of it =>my eyes not my motivation) and now after trying my new plugs, I think I have missed some posts or so.
I just tried the Denso IK20 because it was colder than the IK16, moreover it was the one recommanded by Denso(closest heat range to the factory plugs).
I noticed a little loss of power and also the engine noise has a little higher timbre...
So I just wonder if it was in my head or I shouldn't have gone with the IK20.It is not a major problem but if you guys have lil time to share your opinions i'll apreciate.
Thx.
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Why do you think you need a colder plug? "Closest" 
Messing with plug heat ranges is playing Russian Roulet with your engine. Patinum/Iridium plugs cover a wider heat range than older/copper plugs so unless you've retuned your engine it shouldn't be necessary to change from stock.
Messing with plug heat ranges is playing Russian Roulet with your engine. Patinum/Iridium plugs cover a wider heat range than older/copper plugs so unless you've retuned your engine it shouldn't be necessary to change from stock.
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Hi everyone,
I've been doing so much reading on this forum (getting tired of it =>my eyes not my motivation) and now after trying my new plugs, I think I have missed some posts or so.
I just tried the Denso IK20 because it was colder than the IK16, moreover it was the one recommanded by Denso(closest heat range to the factory plugs).
I noticed a little loss of power and also the engine noise has a little higher timbre... So I just wonder if it was in my head or I shouldn't have gone with the IK20.
It is not a major problem but if you guys have lil time to share your opinions i'll apreciate.
Thx.
I've been doing so much reading on this forum (getting tired of it =>my eyes not my motivation) and now after trying my new plugs, I think I have missed some posts or so.
I just tried the Denso IK20 because it was colder than the IK16, moreover it was the one recommanded by Denso(closest heat range to the factory plugs).
I noticed a little loss of power and also the engine noise has a little higher timbre...
So I just wonder if it was in my head or I shouldn't have gone with the IK20.It is not a major problem but if you guys have lil time to share your opinions i'll apreciate.
Thx.
i just use OEM ish
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'02 CL203 M111
thx for your inputs I think the loss is barely noticeable, 1hp at best.
On the other hand, improvement in gas mileage... better than expected.
Next step ---> ASP (V3?). the version is not specified on aspracing.com...
cheers
On the other hand, improvement in gas mileage... better than expected.
Next step ---> ASP (V3?). the version is not specified on aspracing.com...
cheers
