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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Spark Plug question

I am burning up spark plugs like crazy. I just changed them about a month ago, and I can tell by the way it is runnin that I need to change them again. The last ones I pulled out looked real bad. What causes this?
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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you list a crane hi-6... and a NX system......

you might want to try running a different plug.. you may be running the a little hot for the standard plugs.. I'd suggest calling/emailing racingbeat or mazdatrix and asking them what plugs they think you should run..
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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go down a notch. maybe to "6" and "8"? instead of 7 and 9.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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I use Iridium leading plugs exclusivly when using a ignition controller/amp like a crane or MSD.

NGK copper plugs do tend to burn up very quick when used with a ignition controller/amp
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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all of the above, plus make sure the timing is good...
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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thanks for the info
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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on the racing beat website it says that the lower the number the hotter the plug. is that right? Here is what it says: The NGK heat range is from Hot (2) to Cold (10).
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Yes, the NGKs are backwards.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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so why would I go down to 6's and 8's?
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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According to what I know, you should go to 9s or higher. All 9s all around is recommended for high boost settings.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Originally posted by bottlejockey
so why would I go down to 6's and 8's?
I forgot which way was "colder" so yeah I fukked dat up. lol Yeah so follow the others' advice. try and get all trailing and see how they look. I would hate to have to run 10's all around I don't think the dealer has tens readily available.
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