PFR6 OR PFR7 Spark plugs and what ht leads
21 April 2018, 06:14 PM
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6s are more than adequate - esp. for the relatively modest power of the 208 or 215bhp UK cars.
I used to have 7s on my 384bhp STi 5 - thinking a colder plug would help against det (in theory it will). But after a conversation with a respected specialist, went back to 6s, as they're 'more ready to go' re. the igniting of the air-fuel mix. Subjectively, the 6s did make the engine feel more lively (although, it could well have been Placebo, of course lol).
Plus, there was no det (I have a Mk2 Simtek set so that the CEL/EML light flickers when det is sensed).
You don't need any 'fancy' aftermarket HT leads. The OEM ones are more than up to the task.
I used to have 7s on my 384bhp STi 5 - thinking a colder plug would help against det (in theory it will). But after a conversation with a respected specialist, went back to 6s, as they're 'more ready to go' re. the igniting of the air-fuel mix. Subjectively, the 6s did make the engine feel more lively (although, it could well have been Placebo, of course lol).
Plus, there was no det (I have a Mk2 Simtek set so that the CEL/EML light flickers when det is sensed).
You don't need any 'fancy' aftermarket HT leads. The OEM ones are more than up to the task.
Last edited by joz8968; 21 April 2018 at 06:47 PM.
22 April 2018, 07:32 AM
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I wouldn't pay another garage to do my work. I shall do the plugs and leads next. I'm in no rush to do every thing at once I will do it as I come across it.We have just started the emigration process which will take a long time and want to take the car with us
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22 April 2018, 10:24 AM
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Do I spy a dump valve. And did your classic originally have the door rubber strips?
22 April 2018, 12:13 PM
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- It's a Forge all-metal recirc. based on the pattern that's on your car i.e. with its inlet and recirc ports being 90-deg to each other. IIRC, I think API used an OEM recirc hose from a Bug (or Blob), to join it back to the turbo inlet hose's recirc. take-off.
- I don't know what you mean by your second question?
- I don't know what you mean by your second question?
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22 April 2018, 01:16 PM
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22 April 2018, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick2017
swage line?
The horizontal styling cue (and strengthening crease) that you see on both sides, on most cars. Runs the length of the car, but usually within the wheelbase.
If you look at the pics of my car, you can see a shallow swage line (indentation) in the middle of the doors. Yours will obviously have it, too.
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22 April 2018, 02:14 PM
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The queer thing about it is I work at Ford in the garage the car is always on the grounds in the car park I always get passing comments from customers and managers saying they like it and they used to have one 
puts a smile on your face. I get other Subaru drivers on the rds who give a wave when they pass you. Drivers of all ages from late teens to drivers in there late 50s seem to have one ,it's a proven car with street cred. I prefer a classic any day
puts a smile on your face. I get other Subaru drivers on the rds who give a wave when they pass you. Drivers of all ages from late teens to drivers in there late 50s seem to have one ,it's a proven car with street cred. I prefer a classic any day
22 April 2018, 04:46 PM
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Just the general evolution of road cars year on year.
Bigger physical size; bigger wheels (as car dimensions get bigger); more creature comforts/gizmos; Euro NCAP-sanctioned safety features, stiffness (strengthening), etc etc......
Bigger physical size; bigger wheels (as car dimensions get bigger); more creature comforts/gizmos; Euro NCAP-sanctioned safety features, stiffness (strengthening), etc etc......
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