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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Rx8 spark plugs
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I'm changing my spark plugs and some one told me top put in 4 rx8 trailing plugs. Is that ok?
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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What do you hope to gain by doing that?
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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I don't know he told me it would be better. It was Cam at Pettit that told me that.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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I guess the bigger question is, do you trust Cam or not? If you do, do what he says. If you don't, then do some searches here on the forum for what others are using. Here's a good thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/denso-iridium-racing-amazing-performance-874894/
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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I trust him i just want to know what the difference is and what are the benifits. I just like to be informed.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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You beat me to this, I was thinking of asking the same question just for my own knowledge but I did't want you thinking I was second guessing you or his decision.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Cam knows his stuff. I have a bit of info about these plugs on my website.
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4 rx8 trailing plugs??? call me crazy but i bet the rx7 and rx8 spark plugs are the same. I dough mazda will make a different type of plug for a similar engine.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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4 rx8 trailing plugs??? call me crazy but i bet the rx7 and rx8 spark plugs are the same. I dough mazda will make a different type of plug for a similar engine.
Well then I guess you're crazy

They're a completely different plug and cost over triple what the FD plugs do.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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The Rx-8s plugs have less reach than the Rx-7. Generally closer the better( obviously without contact) Here is a pic...
Attached Thumbnails Rx8 spark plugs-different-plugs.jpg  
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Well then I guess you're crazy

They're a completely different plug and cost over triple what the FD plugs do.
yeah i get them at cost so i only paid $80 for 4. lol Do i have to gap these plugs?
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