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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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turbo spark plugs

Ok im getting hesitation when in boost with the car, roadspike reccomends me to change out my spark plugs. I currently have NGK Bkr7e

I can get a new pair of iridiums tonight, should I use those or should I stick with the Bkr7e plugs?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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oh yeah what is the stock gap settings so I can lower the gap a little bit?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Oem Lancer gap should be from .39-.43 . Just gap them to about .22-.25
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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I thought you were spposed to gap like .30-.32
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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ok can I use the iridium or just stick with the bkr7kes?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Try lowering the gap first steven see if it helps.

I've had my evo at .24 for a long time and it was great
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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stick to the Bkr7e... mine were gapped to .20..but right now there at .40 havent changed them yet
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Ok when gapping do I use inches or millimeters

I have a gap tool
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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man thats a small gap... ok I will try this and see how it goes.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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the gap did work and it runs so much smoother. thanks guys
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Thats spark blow out. Probably means your plugs are toast but lets abuse them until they die on us
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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i normally change my plugs every 10k miles.. assuming the motor lasts that long
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