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Old 05-25-2008 | 09:36 PM
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Turbo 2.4's: What plugs are you using?

what kind of plugs are you all using? what brand/type (ie: ngk iridium)
Old 05-25-2008 | 10:01 PM
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see my sig and never buy these for a boosted 2.4

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how are they doing for you? i know bkr7e iirc were being talked about....are these better
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what comes stock..? just curious

the ss/sc go with bkr7e as one setop colder.

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Old 05-25-2008 | 10:11 PM
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what comes stock..? just curious

the ss/sc go with bkr7e as one setop colder.
not sure to be honest...i need a plug that can handle in excess of 300hp but it relatively low maintenance
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mine are behaving pretty good. They have been on for a year or so with no issues. I would say i would buy them again. I heard copper would be better performing tho but with more maintenance. but now they are misfiring.

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Old 05-25-2008 | 10:17 PM
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mine are behaving pretty good. They have been on for a year or so with no issues. I would say i would buy them again. I heard copper would be better performing tho but with more maintenance.
yea alot more....bout how much did you pay? 50?
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$50 is way too much for plugs.
the zex plugs are $25
the ngk bkr7e's are $1.77 each
iridiums are like $5 each...
Old 05-25-2008 | 10:25 PM
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$50 is way too much for plugs.
the zex plugs are $25
the ngk bkr7e's are $1.77 each
iridiums are like $5 each...
on ngk's site theyre listed at 8 a piece
Old 05-25-2008 | 10:31 PM
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thats why I put 'like'
I buy the $1.77 plugs and they work perfect
tried the zex and went back to the bkr7e's

still, $50 is way too steep

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Old 05-25-2008 | 10:34 PM
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thats why I put 'like'
I buy the $1.77 plugs and they work perfect
tried the zex and went back to the bkr7e's

still, $50 is way too steep
well mister you need to get your **** straight!!!
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my **** is straight....
lol hehe
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i think mine were $11 but its been a while.
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i used whatever the dude with the supercharged 2.4 guy is usin...granted i dont remember. but they are copper 1(or 2) steps colder. its been awhile since i put them in.
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i cant fidn the NGK Iridium LTR6IX-11's onadvance auto...would they still have them if they arent listed on their site?

they have these listed... http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=960&PTSet=A

the only difference between the two are the long lifes have longer reach into the cylinder

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Old 05-30-2008 | 01:08 PM
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Red2.4SS is using the PulseStars, PulsePlugs or w/e they are, the one's that cost about $100 for a set, he said there is a difference on and off the dyno.
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Originally Posted by mike25
i cant fidn the NGK Iridium LTR6IX-11's onadvance auto...would they still have them if they arent listed on their site?

they have these listed... http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=960&PTSet=A

the only difference between the two are the long lifes have longer reach into the cylinder
i had to pick mine up from napa.
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Originally Posted by Turbo06Sedan
i used whatever the dude with the supercharged 2.4 guy is usin...granted i dont remember. but they are copper 1(or 2) steps colder. its been awhile since i put them in.
NGK LFR6A-11
gap: whatever stage 2 ss/sc's are running. I forgot. .034"?

Copper plugs: cheap, reliable and did I mention cheap?
Old 05-30-2008 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by celicacobalt
i had to pick mine up from napa.
did they have them in stock or have to order them?
Old 05-31-2008 | 09:08 AM
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did they have them in stock or have to order them?
i got mine from NAPA as well.

They did not have any actually in "stock", but they had them at theire warehouse in a nearby city. So I had to wait about an hour.

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NGK LFR6A-11
gap: whatever stage 2 ss/sc's are running. I forgot. .034"?

Copper plugs: cheap, reliable and did I mention cheap?
Those would be the ones. However I made the grave mistake of letting the wife help me by holding them....she dropped one and bent the tip. took me awhile, some pliers and a gap tool to get it back to normal.

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Quick question - I'm looking at NGK's website and they recommend LTR5IX-11 for the 2.4L. Any particular reason why you all are going for the 6IX? And where did the recommendation for that particular plug come from?

I'm having a hard time finding the 6IX right now, but just looking on the web - haven't tried a parts store as I'm not planning to install for a couple weeks still..
Old 06-22-2008 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkSergeant
Quick question - I'm looking at NGK's website and they recommend LTR5IX-11 for the 2.4L. Any particular reason why you all are going for the 6IX? And where did the recommendation for that particular plug come from?

I'm having a hard time finding the 6IX right now, but just looking on the web - haven't tried a parts store as I'm not planning to install for a couple weeks still..
those are just extended life plugs...not really going to matter...at least i knows the 6's have been used and work
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NGK iridiums. I have kind of a rought idle at times though!

I think i may go to copper plugs soon!?

Not sure thought!
Old 06-22-2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Red2.4SS
NGK iridiums. I have kind of a rought idle at times though!

I think i may go to copper plugs soon!?

Not sure thought!
lol nice exclamation point usage!!! yea the only difference in those plugs is life because i was wondering the same...coppers better but doesnt last as long


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