3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

9 spark plugs good for 450 hp ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-21-08, 06:48 PM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
silverflash2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: FL
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
9 spark plugs good for 450 hp ?

I will be breaking in a new motor with the R85 single turbo.

I bought new plugs , all 9's and new wires. Will the 9's be good for when i turn up the boost after the break-in or do i have to go with 10's or 10.5? I have a streetport motor, and will keep the boost around 14-15 untill i buy my meth AI. I think i will be close to 450.
Old 02-21-08, 07:04 PM
  #2  
Original Gangster/Rotary!


iTrader: (213)
 
GoodfellaFD3S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Posts: 30,525
Received 538 Likes on 325 Posts
I've been running 9s with my HK$ twin power at 15 psi (and aquamist) with no issues. Should be around 425-450 rwhp on my setup.
Old 02-21-08, 09:01 PM
  #3  
Racing Rotary Since 1983

iTrader: (6)
 
Howard Coleman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Hiawassee, Georgia
Posts: 6,095
Received 515 Likes on 288 Posts
making over 400 rwhp w 9s just may not be a good idea.

if you inspect used rotor housings you often see cracks around the sparkplug boss. my guess is that the cracks are from too much heat. which is not helped by a plug that is less able to transfer heat.

plugs are easy to swap and are inexpensive compared to rotor housings.

if you are going to be standing on the gas my opinion is you need colder plugs. around town stuff.... 9s no problem.

i am not saying that 9s don't make as much power in the low 400 range, just that i don't like what i see on most used housings.

howard coleman
Old 02-22-08, 09:11 AM
  #4  
_________________________

iTrader: (3)
 
zinx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,723
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I would run colder plugs, maybe just in the trailing.
Old 02-22-08, 11:16 AM
  #5  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (17)
 
neit_jnf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Around
Posts: 3,902
Received 183 Likes on 132 Posts
i use all 10s and im not even at 350whp
Old 02-22-08, 11:49 AM
  #6  
Original Gangster/Rotary!


iTrader: (213)
 
GoodfellaFD3S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Posts: 30,525
Received 538 Likes on 325 Posts
Question

Originally Posted by neit_jnf
i use all 10s and im not even at 350whp
Which 10s specifically?

I've run the b10egv's and didnt like them for a few reasons......foul fairly quickly (2-5k miles) and they don't have a resistor.

The NGK/Greddy 10/10.5/11 race plugs foul even more quickly.
Old 02-22-08, 12:16 PM
  #7  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (17)
 
neit_jnf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Around
Posts: 3,902
Received 183 Likes on 132 Posts
dont remember the part number but they are resistor type, i had to ground a socket to install them due to being shorter.

ill try and find the part number. they work great so far, mostly street driven...
Old 02-22-08, 09:40 PM
  #8  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (17)
 
neit_jnf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Around
Posts: 3,902
Received 183 Likes on 132 Posts
here it is: BR10EIX

running them with hks twin power, they work fine engine cold or hot
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trickster
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
25
07-01-23 04:40 PM
PhillyFC
General Rotary Tech Support
9
08-21-15 06:36 PM
Joe428
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
16
08-19-15 06:24 PM



Quick Reply: 9 spark plugs good for 450 hp ?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:16 AM.