Plug gap advice please
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Re: Plug gap advice please
The plugs I use have twistable terminal nuts and fit Toyota COP's.
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Re: Plug gap advice please
manga_blue wrote:Somehow people are missing the point here that Dave is looking for plugs with removable terminal nuts.
True that. And NGK now say they don't do any, so it looks as if I'm back to unobtanium ones.
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Re: Plug gap advice please
It's quite clear that plugs with removable terminal nuts are still available whether it's the correct heat range or suitable needs to be verified. In the old days some of us dinosaurs will remember actually removing the nuts to fit plug leads and refit nuts. Most leads now use insulated connectors even on basic equipment.
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Re: Plug gap advice please
davekmoore wrote:manga_blue wrote:Somehow people are missing the point here that Dave is looking for plugs with removable terminal nuts.
True that. And NGK now say they don't do any, so it looks as if I'm back to unobtanium ones.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
Denso IK22 or IK24 box of 10 delivered $111.60 (less 5% on parts only,if you use discount number)IK16 are 2 cents each dearer.
Bosch 7956 std cooper plugs removable cap as well $1.80, 10 would cost $53 delivered
I don't buy plugs in Australia, takes 5 to 7 days from Rockauto, and my plugs (autolite) work out to less for 12 than a set here(denso or Ngks)
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Re: Plug gap advice please
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.
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Re: Plug gap advice please
Pulled a plug out of my SE
NGK Iridiums BKR5EIX-11
Great article https://www.ngk.com/learning-center/article/207/i-have-slightly-modified-my-motor---do-i-need
I have 167HP so based on their rule of thumb I should be looking at BKR6E, BKR7E if I was making decent power (as per Dann's suggestion).
My car is almost at 40,000 kms and the plugs look really good so i'd be happy putting BKR5EIX-11 in but I think try one step cooler.
The BKR5EIX-11 I removed from the car don't have a removable terminal nut.
NGK Iridiums BKR5EIX-11
Great article https://www.ngk.com/learning-center/article/207/i-have-slightly-modified-my-motor---do-i-need
I have 167HP so based on their rule of thumb I should be looking at BKR6E, BKR7E if I was making decent power (as per Dann's suggestion).
My car is almost at 40,000 kms and the plugs look really good so i'd be happy putting BKR5EIX-11 in but I think try one step cooler.
The BKR5EIX-11 I removed from the car don't have a removable terminal nut.
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.
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Re: Plug gap advice please
Okibi wrote:I'm always cautious buying plugs online ..
http://www.ngk-sparkplugs.jp/english/techinfo/fake/
Something tells me that one of the largest online parts companies worldwide would not bother risking any of that crap.
Here you are Dave found some in my parts box
And just to prove that is dinky di
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Re: Plug gap advice please
Ta tbro. See Dave's Disasters for an update (not actually a disaster this time).
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