2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

sark plug question for n/a FC

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 08:55 PM
  #1  
DRFTFC23's Avatar
Thread Starter
No Pistons
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Calgary
AB sark plug question for n/a FC

hey guys i was just looking in the haynes manual and on one page it says the trailing spark plugs go in the top holes and the leading go in the bottom then on the other page it says the leading go in the top holes and the trailing go on the bottom so i was hoping someone can confirm which way is rite?? and it says DO NOT MIX THEM UP?? why is that??
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 09:22 PM
  #2  
m33p0n3's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Trailing on the Top

It's also marked on the block, albeit hard to see at times. The plugs themselves should be different heats (stock is 7 and 9 if I remember correctly), which won't matter too much if you mix them up. But mixing the wires up could obviously lead to some ignition troubles.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 09:26 PM
  #3  
DRFTFC23's Avatar
Thread Starter
No Pistons
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Calgary
sweet thanks alot man
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 10:42 PM
  #4  
Craiger's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Nova Scotia, Canada
The leading plugs are the BUR7EQ's and the trailing plugs are the BUR9EQ's. Both plugs are physically the same but the leadings are a hotter plug. You should always have a cooler plug in the trailing hole. The hotter leading plug in the trailing hole *could* increase the risk of detonating the motor (although in most stock applications I wouldn't be too worried about it, but better safe than sorry). For your N/A, the likelyhood of doing dammage is slim, but either way, it is best to use the correct plugs.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:54 AM
  #5  
DRFTFC23's Avatar
Thread Starter
No Pistons
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Calgary
^ Thanks for the info man
its greatly appreciated
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trickster
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
25
Jul 1, 2023 04:40 PM
hotshot2014
New Member RX-7 Technical
8
Jul 18, 2017 02:30 PM
Skeese
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
65
Mar 28, 2017 03:30 PM
alphawolff
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
17
Nov 17, 2015 05:57 PM
Professorpeanutrx7
New Member RX-7 Technical
5
Aug 15, 2015 01:38 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:50 AM.