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Old 07-11-04, 09:06 PM
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Question what spark plugs to use?

I just got a msd 6a for my 87 n/a. I searched and found that msd and other will burn up standard plugs. Also to use Iridium plugs. I went and got MSD 8.5mm plugs but dont know which plugs to use. What are some good plugs to use with a msd6a setup? Does NGK make any plugs that would be good to use with MSD. Thanks
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What are those super good ones that are like 30bucks each?
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Nah, those are pretty much the standard RX-7 plugs. I usually pay about $3-$5/ea, depending on where I get them. They'll take a lot of abuse.

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sparkplugs.com is a good place, I use the P version
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P = platinum (tipped)

supposedly better durability
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Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
P = platinum (tipped)

supposedly better durability
And less conductivity. Stock NGK plugs are best for mildly modded or moderately modded cars.
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Man I went to sparkplugs.com and there Iridium Racing plug is 35 bucks. I think I am going to just get platinum plugs. I just dont have that kind of cash to spend on plugs. damn
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Did my sparkplugs this weekend... cost me $22.00 at Advance Auto Parts for all 4 NGK plugs. My other plugs were carbonized pretty badly. I wouldn't pay extra for any of the "special plugs" unless someone can tell you that it's worth it. In a TII, I'll be changing the plugs every 10K miles or so, so going with expensive spark plugs isn't a reasonable option for me.
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Sheesh, in Canada they usually charge $20 a piece for the stock plugs!

You guys down south have it good!


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what kind of plugs are you buying down there asherwood?
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Whats the name of the ones that icemark used on his vert... there were super good and cost over 100 bucks for all 4
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Originally posted by asherwood
Sheesh, in Canada they usually charge $20 a piece for the stock plugs!
Yea, but that's CAN$20... so, about $0.50 US?

If it's that bad, I'm sure you could PayPal some money to one of us in the US and get plugs shipped your way cheaper than you can buy them.

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Originally posted by DEZERTE
Whats the name of the ones that icemark used on his vert... there were super good and cost over 100 bucks for all 4
Those where the Laser Iridium RX-8 plugs, I believe. RE7A-L/RE9B-T

I'm running NGK Iridium IX, 8's and 9's in my TII. Its a gappable plug. Half the price of the stock plugs in Canada, and better to boot, eh.

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