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Old 12-28-2003, 03:02 AM
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couple questions on the ngk racing plugs...what do you see as the advantage if any over the cooler densos? and how about life expectancy on the ngk plugs? What gap are you using 44?

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The biggest advantage to the NGK's over the Denso Iridium is the NGK's are cheaper. I think I paid 16.00 for 8 plugs. I can install new plugs every time I check them , and not be out a fortune. As far as gap, mine are at .35 No running prob's at this time.
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Denso Iridium IK24 comptech supercharger
Old 12-28-2003, 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by fltsfshr
couple questions on the ngk racing plugs...what do you see as the advantage if any over the cooler densos? and how about life expectancy on the ngk plugs? What gap are you using 44?

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The copper NGK's should provide a stronger spark than platinum or Iridium type plugs. The down side is that copper, under these conditions wear out sooner. How soon? I'll let someone who has them respond. I'll tell you later next year. I'm "guesstimating" they will need changing out at least annually, maybe more depending on your driving style, whereas the stock plugs or Iridiums can last years. I plan to gap mine down to 0.034" and go from there.
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Thanks xviper...I'm making some changes to my setup next month. This is a good time of year for me to do this...the streets are jammed with old people here. They drive slow block all lanes and turn, stop or go without any warning or apparent reason. Most of them can't even turn their head to look left and right and they think the left lane is the slow one. IT's a good time for my S to get a couple changes.

So this is the time of year I do this stuff...I don't mind changing plugs more often if there's an added value such as better ignition. I live where it's warm all the time so I face no cold weather issues. I'm looking at changing from stock to either denso's 24 or 27 or ngk and I could use some advice too from someone who's running them with an SC. I'm adding an AEM computer and larger injectors so additional spark sounds like a good idea.

How about some SC warm weather input from my southern compatriots? The virtues of either ngk racing or going to a denso 24 or 27?

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I'm currently running stock plugs w/Vortech. But I'm looking to get a better spark via the NGKs or IK24s. I'm leaning towards the Denso's, since I'm lazy and don't want to have to swap 'em out every month or so.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by fltsfshr
Thanks xviper...I'm making some changes to my setup next month. This is a good time of year for me to do this...the streets are jammed with old people here.
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Thanks for all the info. I`ve ran the stockers for a year without any issues. I will probably try something new soon.

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i have a set of IK-24's sitting in the garage that i'll be installing very soon when i install my sc.

i chose to go one range colder since i'm in Arizona, but i haven't nailed down what gap i want to run just yet.
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I re-checked pricing on IK24's. Anywhere from $7-13 plug.


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