Any down side to 1 step colder plugs?
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Any down side to 1 step colder plugs?
I've got to do plugs this weekend and I was thinking about going 1 step colder in view of future mods. If I don't have time for the mods this year, should I just go with stock. I found ILFR6A NGK (stock) on amazon for $10 each. Thoughts?
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Colder plugs pass heat better. The tips stay colder and reduce the chance of pre ignition in highly modified cars. But because they stay colder in normal operating conditions the tips foul faster, and they need to be thoroughly put through their paces often to be heated enough to keep the tips clean. Low lifespan.
IMO I would only go colder if you were very highly moded and could tell based on tracking timing that you were getting some knock retard. I think a lot of folks go to colder plugs a little too soon around here.
One of the tuners I chatted with said he started seeing some timing loss from detonation upwards of 600whp on stock plugs before going colder.
IMO I would only go colder if you were very highly moded and could tell based on tracking timing that you were getting some knock retard. I think a lot of folks go to colder plugs a little too soon around here.
One of the tuners I chatted with said he started seeing some timing loss from detonation upwards of 600whp on stock plugs before going colder.
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Great info! Thanks! I'll go ahead and order the stock ones. Forget to ask about a plug wire tool. I've never even seen one.
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I haven’t done plugs yet but I’ve removed the wires to do gaskets a couple times. People mention a boot tool for them but I’ve had no problems just using an open- ended wrench, I believe 11/16 to leverage against the head and pop them off no problem.
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With added boost, colder plugs are good insurance and some notice a slight rougher idle. drivers rear plug is a little tough to get to and you may need a few extensions or swivel heads.
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AAAHH the wrench trick. Forgot about that one. I think I did that with my wife's E.
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Just a little FYI. A colder plug will help prevent detonation by pulling heat out. Yes. And it's great for the street where temps constantly change. But........you want to keep as much heat in the chamber as possible with out detonation issues. Thermal barrier on piston tops is a perfect example of this. Thermal energy ... controlled energy, is how you make power.
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Wow, even looks cool. Some kind of ceramic coating?
Plugs are here. I forgot to ask about the gap?? I've got to work all weekend anyway to finish a job.
Plugs are here. I forgot to ask about the gap?? I've got to work all weekend anyway to finish a job.
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I just use a 17mm spanner to get the boots off...always seemed to be super easy to me but maybe I am damaging them lol dont think so though..
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Anybody know what the gap should be? Normally I just leave them alone, but this car gets the attention to detail.
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You shouldn't be gapping anything mate. Pretty sure its 0.032" but the plugs you got shouldn't require adjustment. I brought the NGK one step colders and just slapped them straight in. Hasn't ****ed out in 30,000 miles of absolute hell (must be at least 6 sets of rear tyres) must be good!
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You shouldn't be gapping anything mate. Pretty sure its 0.032" but the plugs you got shouldn't require adjustment. I brought the NGK one step colders and just slapped them straight in. Hasn't ****ed out in 30,000 miles of absolute hell (must be at least 6 sets of rear tyres) must be good!
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Put the plugs in today. HUGE difference! I guess I let that bit of maintenance go too long. No more misfire, More responsive, more power. The gap of the new plugs was .031, I left it that way. I set off the check engine light stomping on it last Tuesday, I hope it goes out with a couple key cycles.