spark plug gapping
Aug 26, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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spark plug gapping
gonna replace my plugs 2moro i have a set of ngk pfr6b,just want to know what gap they should be?
Aug 26, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Aug 26, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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pretty sure the above is wrong.
shouldnt you have pfr7b and 0.6mm
Aug 26, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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tubbytommy
pretty sure the above is wrong.
shouldnt you have pfr7b and 0.6mm
not sure mate to be fair
its a 04 wrx running 1.3 bar boost with 33k on the clock with a sti bottom end
Aug 26, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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not sure mate to be fair
its a 04 wrx running 1.3 bar boost with 33k on the clock with a sti bottom end
yes i agree with tubbytommy,pfr7b,0.6-0.65mm gap
you could use pfr6b but with the slighter higher boost a colder plug would prob be better imo
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Aug 26, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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yes i agree with tubbytommy,pfr7b,0.6-0.65mm gap
you could use pfr6b but with the slighter higher boost a colder plug would prob be better imo
will i be ok to use these till my next service? the plugs in it have been in a while so wanna get em changed asap and im taking the car to a mates 2moro to do it
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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yes mate cant see a problem doing that for now,would consider the 7,s as a upgrade
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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yes mate cant see a problem doing that for now,would consider the 7,s as a upgrade
so they wont cause any damage then? i will probably change em jan/feb time
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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no they should be fine,use the 6,s if you have them and have a look at there condition when removed jan /feb.
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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no they should be fine,use the 6,s if you have them and have a look at there condition when removed jan /feb.
will they be buggered then? im hoping some new plugs will cure the rocking i have when started from cold
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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just have a look to see it they have signs of overheating ,very doubtful at 1.3 bar,im running 6s at 1.4 bar one.
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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just have a look to see it they have signs of overheating ,very doubtful at 1.3 bar,im running 6s at 1.4 bar one.
ok mate will check them out,cheers for your help
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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hope it helps with the issue you have?
Aug 26, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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coolio
hope it helps with the issue you have?
yeah me too or i aint gotta clue what to replace to cure it
Aug 26, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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As above comments, if your car's not heavily modded 6's will be fine, and are fine for 300+ bhp.
Use 7's if you're aiming for a bit more power.
Gapping wise, it's 0.8mm for standard car, 0.7mm for light mods, or 0.65mm for a little more (which is apparently what Bob Rawle recommends).
I gap mine to 0.65mm. 0.6mm is a little OTT.
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0.65 to 0.7 is the best & PFR7B is advisable on a modified car. This was recommended to me by Bob Rawle & is what most people run.
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