Safe to run RE9B-T spark plugs in FD?
05-27-09, 03:07 PM
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Safe to run RE9B-T spark plugs in FD?
I searched and found threads of people running RX8 plugs that just died out with no responses. Id like a clear response. *Yes I know they are more expensive*
RX8 plugs are RE7C-L and RE9B-T. I saw a few people running RE9B-T's all around having no flooding issues etc. Then I saw people posting running 7's all around.
Please let me know guys!
Thanks!
-Jonny
RX8 plugs are RE7C-L and RE9B-T. I saw a few people running RE9B-T's all around having no flooding issues etc. Then I saw people posting running 7's all around.
Please let me know guys!
Thanks!
-Jonny
05-27-09, 06:37 PM
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When you say the plugs are fouling every month,are you saying they are 'carbonned'up?If this is the case using RX-8 plugs will not help,they will just carbon up the same.
Spark plugs are not the solution to flooding issues,and in fact there have been lots of flooding issues with RX-8s.Either your motor has too little compression or your fuel mixture is out of control.
If you are 'burning' the electrodes off the plugs then RX-8 plugs will last a little longer.
Spark plugs are not the solution to flooding issues,and in fact there have been lots of flooding issues with RX-8s.Either your motor has too little compression or your fuel mixture is out of control.
If you are 'burning' the electrodes off the plugs then RX-8 plugs will last a little longer.
05-27-09, 08:30 PM
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Oh yes I forgot to mention--my mods are similar to yours,except I have an Apexi PFC.I always use 9EQP s and 7EQPs in leading position,not because they are more resistant to fouling but because they last longer.If I ran on a race track I would use 9EQPs all around.
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05-28-09, 10:43 AM
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05-28-09, 10:58 AM
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Look it is safe to run RX-8 plugs in an RX-7(and it is also safe to run RX7 plugs in an RX-8 if properly shimmed).You can also run NGK B8EGV and B9EGV safely in your RX-7,and they are quite resistant to fouling.I know there are other plugs which work but I only have personal experience with what I have written above.
05-28-09, 11:09 AM
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You - Hey guys, is it cool for me to do (something) to my car?
Us - That shouldn't be necessary, why would you want to do that?
You - Well... My car is acting funny and doing <this> so I figured pulling parts from another car would fix it.
Us - Uh, dude.. It sounds like you've got a bigger problem that has nothing to do with (something), you might want to get that checked out.
You - Nah, that's cool. I just wanted to use (something) if it's not going to blow the whole ****** up.
Us - Seriously bud, (something) isn't going to make a damn bit of difference because (something) isn't what's causing <this>.
You - Oh, you guys are so silly! Forums are so predictable
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05-28-09, 12:34 PM
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I read this conversation as follows:
You - Hey guys, is it cool for me to do (something) to my car?
Us - That shouldn't be necessary, why would you want to do that?
You - Well... My car is acting funny and doing <this> so I figured pulling parts from another car would fix it.
Us - Uh, dude.. It sounds like you've got a bigger problem that has nothing to do with (something), you might want to get that checked out.
You - Nah, that's cool. I just wanted to use (something) if it's not going to blow the whole ****** up.
Us - Seriously bud, (something) isn't going to make a damn bit of difference because (something) isn't what's causing <this>.
You - Oh, you guys are so silly! Forums are so predictable
Don't pay the op any further attention, all of his posts turn out this way.
05-28-09, 01:19 PM
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Look it is safe to run RX-8 plugs in an RX-7(and it is also safe to run RX7 plugs in an RX-8 if properly shimmed).You can also run NGK B8EGV and B9EGV safely in your RX-7,and they are quite resistant to fouling.I know there are other plugs which work but I only have personal experience with what I have written above.
NGK RE7C-L and RE9B-T
I was wondering if those will fit. I saw someone mentioned the RE9B-T in a previous thread. Though they look nothing like the BUR9EQ's... The RE7C-L's do though.
05-28-09, 02:11 PM
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You are labouring under misunderstanding---the part nos you quote are the normal factory parts for an RX-8.(Do not ask me how I know this--I am sitting by the Parts computer at the Mazda dealership where I work and am looking at the part nos for RX8 spark plugs!!!)
The design difference in the electrode and rim of the plug is of no consequence,although the original RX-8 spark plug,RE7A-L,was the same as the current RE9B-T.It was changed to help prevent fouling.
The design difference in the electrode and rim of the plug is of no consequence,although the original RX-8 spark plug,RE7A-L,was the same as the current RE9B-T.It was changed to help prevent fouling.
05-28-09, 03:01 PM
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As I said earlier it is safe to use them--I would use 7s leading and 9s trailing.You should be aware that the second best way to kill your motor is to run it so rich it is making lots of carbon--could be as little as 5kmiles.(the quickest way is run lean at boost--can be instant death)
05-28-09, 03:18 PM
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The pettit ecu causes cars to run rich, but if you are fouling plugs to the point of bad ignition break up or not being able to start the car you shouldnt be worried about what plug you are running. The stock 9s all around or 7s and 9s should be adequate in a properly setup car with your mods.