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Old May 12, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Spark Plugs

I've been looking around online and I've read that cutting the washer off the spark plugs enhancing performance and raises compression in the engine a little bit. Is this true?
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Old May 12, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Compression is raised by an insignificant amount, so no.

And you do not want to do this on your trailing plugs.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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What would happen if I did that to my trailing plugs?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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If the plugs are too long they can break the rotor housing.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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oh ****, that's no good. i already did it before i got the chance to read this but it's been a few weeks and everything is fine. i got a new tps on the car and it's running better then it ever has before so i'm stoked.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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also dont forget to put some antiseize on your plugs. !
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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im new to rotarys and tryin to learn fast but side by side i cant tell by lookin how can i tell which are the trailing plugs
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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They are marked, first of all.

On the engine, leading = lower, trailing = top.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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nah, is there a difference in the plugs i know where they go.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Yes, there is a difference. Stock trailing plugs are colder than leading plugs (heat index of 9 vs. 7).
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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i know the placement and which plug is which but by looking at them i cant tell why they are different i just ment do they create a different spark or do they recieve a different voltage

can the ignition system from the fc be used on the fd swap????

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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by sapper
i know the placement and which plug is which but by looking at them i cant tell why they are different i just ment do they create a different spark or do they recieve a different voltage
No.

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can the ignition system from the fc be used on the fd swap????
Yes. FC coils are better than FD coils.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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ignition

i have a mines ecu for the 13b-rew but does any one know where i can find a wiring diagram for an fd so i can start making the harness for it. i have a diagram for the fc just waiting on the other.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
If the plugs are too long they can break the rotor housing.
I just verified this on my housing while doing the rebuild. It has enough clearance on both leading and trailing plugs, so if ever cut them both have no worry!
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sapper
nah, is there a difference in the plugs i know where they go.
Originally Posted by sapper
i know the placement and which plug is which but by looking at them i cant tell why they are different i just ment do they create a different spark or do they recieve a different voltage
You need to phrase your questions more clearly to get meaningful answers.

Leadings are 7s, trailings are 9s. From their outward appearance they look the same save for the part number and the T or L marking.

can the ignition system from the fc be used on the fd swap????
Only if you use the FC front cover, FC ECU, FC injectors, AFM, etc. etc. etc. So no.

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i have a mines ecu for the 13b-rew but does any one know where i can find a wiring diagram for an fd so i can start making the harness for it. i have a diagram for the fc just waiting on the other.
See the FSM in the FD FAQ.

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I just verified this on my housing while doing the rebuild. It has enough clearance on both leading and trailing plugs, so if ever cut them both have no worry!
For stock plugs, yes. With aftermarket plugs...it depends on the plug.

Still, there is no reason to remove the sealing washer. After all, it is there to seal.
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