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Old 07-12-08, 07:17 PM
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NGK plugs pre gapped?

Or do I have to set the gap? They are NGK BR8EQ-14s. The box says to set the gap. Does anyone know?
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You don't have to set the gap on our plugs.
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AFAIK, all plugs are appropriately gapped for their application. Every NGK BR8EQ14 or BR9EQ14 I've ever seen is properly gapped. In fact, it would be a disservice not to pregap a multi-electrode plug.

But if you use a plug intended for different application, then you may have to gap it. I once used some, IIRC, NGK BR8ES that I had to re-gap to .060 (I used my vernier caliper to find a screwdriver tip that was 1.5 mm = .060").
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Thanks gentlemen..

RX Doc..Our plugs???
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Single electrode like B9EGV's you may need to check gapage....but the stock 4-prongers are fine from the box.
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hey i have a 82 rx 7 is there a iridium spark plug for the 12a will a BR9EQ-14 fit? or is it only for the 13b
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Yes.
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Would gap just to be sure.
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...especially if you drop it! ...or its old and you've cleaned it...
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are the BR8EQ-14 iridium spark plugs also or copper?

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Just stick with the stock plugs as suggested above, they are tried and true.
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Originally Posted by fb-elli
are the BR8EQ-14 iridium spark plugs also or copper?

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the BR8EQ-14 plugs are coppers.
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