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Old Jun 22, 2025 | 08:44 PM
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Spark Plugs

Hello everyone,
I need to replace my spark plugs, and I was wondering which ones you recommend to use with running a Haltech and direct fire ignition? Is anyone using RX8 plugs? My engine is stock (13B) and mods are Haltech Sprint, AEM-1A coils, running only the stock two injectors (but bigger) with the S5 intake, racing exhaust, no emissions. I was thinkin of going with the recommended stock plugs for the RX-8 (NGK 6700 & 6701) but wasn't sure if that's the best choice.
Please advise.
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Note: I posted this in the Haltech forum, but didn't get any responses
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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 12:01 PM
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i do like the Rx8 leading plugs. the Trailing plugs are longer, though and so i don't use them, although other people have
stock FC or FD plugs work too
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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 01:46 PM
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Ok thanks! So the leading Rx8 plug is the same length as stock and won't cause issues?
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Old Jun 24, 2025 | 08:14 AM
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Ok thanks! So the leading Rx8 plug is the same length as stock and won't cause issues?
yep!
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 04:54 AM
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I have temporarily used RX-8 spark plugs in the 13B in my 85 with zero issues. I hadn't considered the length of the trailing plug and I will have to compare it to some original BR8EQ-14 spark plugs as well as some BR7EQ and some BR9EQ spark plugs. Thank you for the information.
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 08:37 AM
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I'd be curious to know how much longer it is. I ended up going with the NGK double platinum 4764's for leading and the 5255's for trailing. Now I have to get another tune, b/c it seems like it needs more fuel.
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