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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:06 PM
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I am looking for some new plugs for my R and I am considering Bosch Platinum 2 (the ones with 2 tips), Denso Iridiums, TorqueMasters, NGK... Anyway, I'd like to hear from you guys ... My car has a little extra compression by means of a Spoon 2-ply head gasket and I plan to install an MSD ignition system (SCI, Blaster 2, MSD wires). Thanks for the info !!
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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Ive been happy with my denso iridiums.
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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No Bosch

NGK

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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Bosch Platinum right now...they seem ok

I might try some NGKs..probably back to back on the dyno
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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Stock plugs are best.

NGK PFR6G-11

Do a search. this was discussed a week ago
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:13 PM
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As a matter of fact, don't even do a search
NGK PFR6G-11
That's all you need.
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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BOSCH NGK
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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ngk bkr7en-11
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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Dispite what others have said. I have had great luck with my Bosch Platinum +4's I know people here don't like them but My car is running better than ever. No problems....Although I may try some iridiums for the hell of it.
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Stock most of the time

Spoon Racing Plugs (1 temp range colder) for track days
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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ngk


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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 05:04 PM
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Stock.
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 05:47 PM
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Stock
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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I threw my platinum fours in the dumpster, I wouldn't even give those to someone, poor throttle response, slow starts, and I blame them in part for my 147sae hp/104sae torque dyno run yesterday.....nkg's or you'll be mad at yourself
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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NGK bling bling's.

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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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You're probably seeing a pattern developing.

NGK - PFR6G-11
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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NGK Iriway 8s + NGK Power Cable =


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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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Stock DENSO!
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 07:55 AM
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It looks like its a close battle between NGK and Iridiums (DENSO).... If I stick with the NGKs, considering I have added compression and an upgraded ignition system (MSD 6A with Blaster coil), should I go cooler on the plugs ?? Thanks !!
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 07:58 AM
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Mine are stock

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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 08:58 AM
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dont really need colder plugs
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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gotta say STOCK
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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FYI. Just found out that my stock plugs (Euro specs) are NGK PFR7G-11
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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HKS
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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Your running HKS Spark Plugs? Didn't know they existed...but thats kewl

Suprdave

BTW: I run Nippon Denso, the Bosch were causing some spotting in Cylinder #4.

Getting NGk for Spring Tune-Up.




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