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Old 11-12-2003, 07:06 PM
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Which Spark PLugs?????????

First i would like to say im new here and hope to make lots of friends that can I can help and can help me.

I just purchased a 92 SE. I replaced the plugs with Bosch Platinum Plugs. I have the motor with the coils and no wires. The car just hit 74k. NO MODS. Are these plugs coorect or should i be using different plugs. The car has a very slight ruff idle and i would like it to go away. I shouldnt be able to tell the car is even running. Also what should the car idle at? Its a 5spd. I am also having a hard time finding the PCV also. I changed the fuel filter already.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!

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Old 11-12-2003, 07:09 PM
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sounds like you found a very sweet se with the ve30de, and low miles to boot. all i know is that you shouldnt use the bosch platinum 4's, ive herd the best are the NGK's
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first of all welcome, next thing take advantage of the search function it has lots of info. You can also learn alot from looking around.
about 700rpm
pcv valve is on back side of manifold plenum right side by firewall.
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Old 11-12-2003, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cneary812
first of all welcome, next thing take advantage of the search function it has lots of info. You can also learn alot from looking around.
about 700rpm
pcv valve is on back side of manifold plenum right side by firewall.

Thanx alot guys im searching now for the answers. I like the car alot and i can wait to start the mods!!!!!!!!! Im sure I will figure it out. And the plugs are the single plats not the 4's.
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Old 11-12-2003, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by maxman92
Thanx alot guys im searching now for the answers. I like the car alot and i can wait to start the mods!!!!!!!!! Im sure I will figure it out. And the plugs are the single plats not the 4's.

no problem

I acutally have +2's but lots of different preferences here. Also check out the FAQ's there is lots of good info and links that will help you out alot.
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Old 11-12-2003, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by harrymay
all i know is that you shouldnt use the bosch platinum 4's, ive herd the best are the NGK's
The +4's are good plugs, it just seems like people arent having very good luck with them in our engines (well all bosch that is). Other people have no problem running bosch plugs in our engines.

NGK's are the best for our engines IMHO. I'm running the NGK BKR5E-11. It's the copper v-power plug. I prefer the coppers because because you can get 6 coppers for the price of one platinum.
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Old 11-12-2003, 07:49 PM
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i have bosch singles actually, and i dont seem to have a single problem

well then again, sometimes when its cold, it sound like one of the cylinders is skipping
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i have bosch singles actually, and i dont seem to have a single problem

well then again, sometimes when its cold, it sound like one of the cylinders is skipping, but i think its my coil
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Go OE NGK laser plats.
see my special org page
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Is there any auto stores that sell NGK plugs?
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Is there any auto stores that sell NGK plugs?
yeah most better ones do
Like ME
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Old 11-13-2003, 09:27 AM
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Ok i think im taking the Bosch out and putting in NGK 2271's. Please let me know if these r the correct plugs for a 92 VE motor.

I would also like to know what type of mods I should start out with. I just Got the car its a 92 se with VE motor and a 5 spd with 74k. I was driving a 89 mustang gt with 300 rwhp for a year so this car feels alil slower.

Also i saw a 3rd gen Max with diff dash bulbs. Does ne one know what bulbs are behind the dash guages?

Any help would be great!
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why did you get rid of the stang

better think turbo because youll never get anywhere ner 300whp NA out of a ve
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I still have the stang. I am thinking of selling it. I only bought this car cuz i got a good deal on it. But im starting to really like it.

Is the ve motor one of the better motors for that year?
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Old 11-13-2003, 10:08 AM
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Should I change the wires along with the spark plugs? The problem with that is I can't exactly afford new wires with all this other crap I'm buying.

I think I'll stick with the wires that are on there now and just buy some NGK spark plugs.
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Originally Posted by jaguax
Should I change the wires along with the spark plugs? The problem with that is I can't exactly afford new wires with all this other crap I'm buying.

I think I'll stick with the wires that are on there now and just buy some NGK spark plugs.
Ohm out your wires before you decide whether or not to replace em.
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Well I just bought the plugs at Napa Auto Parts. I got the V-Power Copper NGKs for like 2 bucks apiece.
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