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Old 12 December 2003, 12:06 PM
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Will be getting the car serviced soon, is there any point in getting after-market sparkies or should I just stick with the standard items?

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Old 12 December 2003, 04:34 PM
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If your engine is standard,then not really much point in replacing with higher grade ones as you are not about to get any benefit from them. Save your money in that case, help pay for the service!
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Not quite standard, a few minor mods, exhaust and de-cat, induction kit and a re-map on the way early next year. Just getting some items together ready for it.

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Old 13 December 2003, 09:39 AM
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Old 13 December 2003, 09:52 PM
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You may find the engine performs better with the mods using 7 grade plugs. Some people even use 8 grade, it depends on levels of tune and use.
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Is there any particular brand you would recommend, I have been looking at the Hks iridium (spelling?) plugs?

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Old 14 December 2003, 08:27 AM
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NGK PFR7B are what you need. Standard spec is NGK PFR6B.
Old 14 December 2003, 08:44 AM
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Thanks John.

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Old 14 December 2003, 10:35 AM
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Your car is about the same tune as mine (currently)

I run NGK PFR7B with no problems

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Cheers Ian.

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simb, what car you got uk or import?

Will a 96 wrx (import) still get on ok with the NGK PFR7B or failing that suggestions please? currently only got a scoobyecu and prodrive backbox but D/pipe/decat following next year.
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It's a JDM car, Sti Type R.

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