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Plugs AND gap question

Old Feb 16, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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Plugs AND gap question

Hi

I have been searching around on the org for this information. I have found quite a lot of info but need some clarification to piece it all together.

I will be running turbo at 5-7 lbs boost, should I get 1 step or 2 step colder plugs? My tuner recommends at LEAST 1 step.

So either:

1-step NGK PFR6G-11
2-step NGK PFR7G-11
(platinums)

I have also seen that we should reduce the gap 0.005" for every 50 HP above stock. Is this IN ADDITION to running colder plugs? I believe stock plugs are 0.043", does that sound right?

I have read people recommending BKR6E/7E (coppers) too! So which ones?

Old Feb 16, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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Stock gap is .044" My car seems to run better when they are gapped to .035". I had iridium plugs before but I'm running 2-step colder NGK coopers now.
Old Feb 16, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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what did you think about the iridium plugs. Haven't had time to put mine in. plus its too cold here.
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Re: Plugs AND gap question

Originally posted by nigelcmf
Hi

I have been searching around on the org for this information. I have found quite a lot of info but need some clarification to piece it all together.

I will be running turbo at 5-7 lbs boost, should I get 1 step or 2 step colder plugs? My tuner recommends at LEAST 1 step.

So either:

1-step NGK PFR6G-11
2-step NGK PFR7G-11
(platinums)

I have also seen that we should reduce the gap 0.005" for every 50 HP above stock. Is this IN ADDITION to running colder plugs? I believe stock plugs are 0.043", does that sound right?

I have read people recommending BKR6E/7E (coppers) too! So which ones?


I'm gonna go with the one-step colder NGK PFR6G-11 gapped at 0.40" now that my SC is in. This is per Y2Kevs advice. The plugs arrived yesterday ($8.88 from cortesy -$16 from dealer!). Good luck.
Old Feb 16, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
My car seems to run better when they are gapped to .035". I had iridium plugs before but I'm running 2-step colder NGK coopers now.
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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 08:04 AM
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Re: Re: Plugs AND gap question

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I'm gonna go with the one-step colder NGK PFR6G-11 gapped at 0.40" now that my SC is in. This is per Y2Kevs advice. The plugs arrived yesterday ($8.88 from cortesy -$16 from dealer!). Good luck.
How much boost are you running on your s/c? Is it standard 6psi or small pulley 3.125"?
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Re: Re: Re: Plugs AND gap question

Originally posted by nigelcmf

How much boost are you running on your s/c? Is it standard 6psi or small pulley 3.125"?
Stock... for now.
Old Jul 20, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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Re: Re: Plugs AND gap question

Originally posted by ptatohed

I'm gonna go with the one-step colder NGK PFR6G-11 gapped at 0.40" now that my SC is in. This is per Y2Kevs advice. The plugs arrived yesterday ($8.88 from cortesy -$16 from dealer!). Good luck.
Does the NGK PFR6G-11 plugs come pre-gapped at 0.040" or did you change the gap yourself.?
I know the stock PFR5G-11 come pre gapped at 0.044".

I just purchased a set of 1 step colder NGK plugs. DO I need to gap 'em before I install them?
I am running 8psi boost on stock internals...

Thx
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Re: Re: Re: Plugs AND gap question

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Does the NGK PFR6G-11 plugs come pre-gapped at 0.040" or did you change the gap yourself.?
I know the stock PFR5G-11 come pre gapped at 0.044".

I just purchased a set of 1 step colder NGK plugs. DO I need to gap 'em before I install them?
I am running 8psi boost on stock internals...

Thx
11 is the gap code for NGK, so they are .044"
Old Jul 21, 2002 | 03:49 AM
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Which ones?

Which NGK's do you recommend for a 96 Auto GLE with frankencar?
This website sells these NGK types: G-Power, Iridium, Laser Platinum, Racing, and VX Platinum.
http://www.clubplug.net/retail_gp_ngk.html
All input is highly appreciatted.
What do you suggest Clee?
Old Jul 22, 2002 | 09:00 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Plugs AND gap question

Originally posted by dashingMax


Does the NGK PFR6G-11 plugs come pre-gapped at 0.040" or did you change the gap yourself.?
I know the stock PFR5G-11 come pre gapped at 0.044".

I just purchased a set of 1 step colder NGK plugs. DO I need to gap 'em before I install them?
I am running 8psi boost on stock internals...

Thx
They do not come pre-gapped.
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