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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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Ever seen these plugs before?

I heard that these are the plugs that came stock with the FC from the factory. Anyone know anything else about them? I have 2 sets leading and trailing, brand new in the box.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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How bout some pics out of the box?

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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those are the nippondenso plugs, they look like the ngks except without the cross shaped cut outs
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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Nope never heard of them.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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Where did you get them and are they cheaper to buy?
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Ask, and ye shall recieve.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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Top view. They ARE NGKs.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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I am going to talk out of my butt now.......

12A plugs?

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Got them on an EBAY bid a while ago. Always wondered if they were worth anything.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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http://www.wankel.net/rx7-fb-1999/msg03375.html

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Coil voltage was again raised in 1986 models. Gap jumped to .080" with
the first Mazda specified surface gap plugs, SD10A and SD11A. These
proved less than ideal for long term reliability. Other variations were
tried until Mazda and NGK settled on the currently recommended BUR type
pseudo surface gap plugs. Visit http://www.mazdatrix.com/ign-2.htm for
more.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Found this too

http://home.iprimus.com.au/bradr/engine.htm

Plugs and Leads - Get some new plugs and leads, don't use the ones that come with the engine just so you know they work...The standard plugs used in the turbo engine are NGK SD10A and SD11A they are bloody expensive about AUS$30 each, and from my experience don't work very well and they foul really easily, too cold maybe. Mazda stopped using them because the ceramic around the electrode cracked and fell apart into the combustion chamber, so not good, don't use them
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:35 PM
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Yeah, I dont plan on installing them. I was just kinda wondering if they are rare, or worth anything as a collecter item.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:35 PM
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Just by appearance they look just like the Denso's I run.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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They were original equipment in my '88TII. Mazda (NGK) had a problem with the trailing plugs firing in the early designs. Mine would last maybe 200/300 miles and they would cease firing. They even got a set of the '89/'91 plugs (7&9) and had them shipped over here for me to try way before the '89's hit the market. They didn't work either, so Mazda bought the car back and that's how I got my '89TII with the redesigned houisings.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by J-Rat
Got them on an EBAY bid a while ago. Always wondered if they were worth anything.
This is what cracks me up though ... you bought them just for ****'s N giggles?
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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Pretty much yea, they werent very expensive, and they make a nice display item. I had no intention of installing them, they were more of a "gee whiz" impulse buy. I have found out that they are the original plugs, discontinued a while ago. No longer available. Probably not worth a whole lot.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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You my friend are an E-bay junkie!


step away from the PC.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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Nah, I rarely ever buy anything from EBay. Just thought these plugs were cool, and a little bit of rotary history.
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by Turbonut
They were original equipment in my '88TII. Mazda (NGK) had a problem with the trailing plugs firing in the early designs. Mine would last maybe 200/300 miles and they would cease firing. They even got a set of the '89/'91 plugs (7&9) and had them shipped over here for me to try way before the '89's hit the market. They didn't work either, so Mazda bought the car back and that's how I got my '89TII with the redesigned houisings.
Cool story man!

James
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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they are not rare around here

**** I can go to my local mazda dealership and pay about 7.99 a plug and pick up a set


they are an easy find just a standard dealership item
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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The ends look like the Autolite plugs I bought once. They didn't seem to work well and I've been using NGK factory spec ones ever since.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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FWIW, I doubt you can purchase the exact same plugs I have. Many places list the SD11A and the SD10A, but the part numbers just cross to the BUR9EQs and BUR7EQs.

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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I donno
might be able to find out though
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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Originally posted by J-Rat
Ask, and ye shall recieve.

They, look like the old 12A plugs you used to get from the dealer in the mid 80s.

The only thing that suggests that they are for the FC is the N333/ N334 number

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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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They look like Densos...I got Densos last year sine my supplier was out of stock on NGK's for the 13B at the time I was doing my annual tune up...Denso's worked just fine, still have 'em in
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