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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
naw i'm def going HFC... i wanna keep her legal. i still wish i jumped on that error turcos found on lancershop...

the catback thing is undecided. i very well may stick with the stocker. i think once the audi is squared away and fully legal im going to really start thinking about what i want to do to the evo this summer. i gotta do an oil change, plugs and fluids soon.
You want to keep it legal with an aftermarket exhaust?

Just playin'! I think...
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
DO NOT GAP THEM. they are iridums, you cant just gap them with a normal tool. They should not need them so i am surprised you say that. if they are the right part number they should be pregapped.
thats what i said! they're supposed to be pregapped.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Marshall O
You want to keep it legal with an aftermarket exhaust?

Just playin'! I think...
$50k if caught with removed emissions control in MA. Cat is the first to be checked The cobb is 50 state legal.

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thats what i said! they're supposed to be pregapped.
Yeah i just wanted to make sure he saw that before he ruined such an expensive set of plugs.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
they are sitting on my desk at home. i got enough for:

- me
- dextrous
- sexy turcos
- martial
- paul s

apparently they do need to be gapped. i was previously under the impression that iridiums didnt need to be gapped.
I have $$ in my pocket for you! If you bring them to work with you tomorrow, I can meet you after work? I hate owing people $$!
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
$50k if caught with removed emissions control in MA. Cat is the first to be checked The cobb is 50 state legal.
That don't check where I go
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Marshall O
That don't check where I go
Not at inspection, they depend on the ECU/o2 sensors. If you get pulled over and the cop wants to hassle you, he could get under the car and see what you have.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
Not at inspection, they depend on the ECU/o2 sensors. If you get pulled over and the cop wants to hassle you, he could get under the car and see what you have.
the megan resonator looks just like a cat, the only way they could tell is with a heat gun.
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
Yeah i just wanted to make sure he saw that before he ruined such an expensive set of plugs.
im not doin **** w/o turcos supervision

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I have $$ in my pocket for you! If you bring them to work with you tomorrow, I can meet you after work? I hate owing people $$!
that works if you want. just try to call and remind me tonight. i figured we'd all be meeting up at davids at some point soon and i'd bring them then.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dexmix
the megan resonator looks just like a cat, the only way they could tell is with a heat gun.
That too...basically, I am not worried about. Besides with how slammed my car is now, he wouldn't even be able to see it with out jacking it up
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dexmix
the megan resonator looks just like a cat, the only way they could tell is with a heat gun.
i have seen a couple threads where cops pull those out to check, not around here though.
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Originally Posted by Marshall O
That too...basically, I am not worried about. Besides with how slammed my car is now, he wouldn't even be able to see it with out jacking it up
oooo i cant wait to see...
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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that works if you want. just try to call and remind me tonight. i figured we'd all be meeting up at davids at some point soon and i'd bring them then.
Ok, I will try to remember to call you. I am going to stop by Dave's tomorrow anyways, so just call me when you are out of work tomorrow
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Marshall O
That too...basically, I am not worried about. Besides with how slammed my car is now, he wouldn't even be able to see it with out jacking it up
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i have seen a couple threads where cops pull those out to check, not around here though.

i think in jersey the police actually have mirrors and infrared to look under the car.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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My factory plugs came gapped to .010 and spec is .020 to .025 for the VIIIs i think... I had to gap every single one of them.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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From denso's website:

Q. How do I gap Iridium plugs
A. Before attempting to gap any DENSO Iridium Power spark plug, please review the specification chart to see the factory-preset gap. In most cases your Iridium Power plugs do not need to be gapped. Even with small variations in the factory set gap the ultra-efficient firing power design will compensate for those small variations. Should you decide to re-gap your Iridium Power plug, use extreme caution as improper gapping may damage or destroy the Iridium center electrode or porcelain center. To increase the gap size: Step 1 Use needle nose pliers or spark plug gapping tool to bend the ground strap up to the desired height. DO NOT LET THE PLIERS OR GAPPING TOOL TOUCH THE IRIDIUM CENTER ELECTRODE OR PORCELAIN. Step 2 Re-check the gap with a calibrated gapping tool. To decrease the gap size: Step 1 Use the same method as above, however bend the ground strap down to the desired height. DO NOT LET THE PLIERS OR GAPPING TOOL TOUCH THE IRIDIUM CENTER ELECTRODE OR PORCELAIN. Step 2 Re-check the gap with a calibrated gapping tool. WARNING: Failure to follow these directions may permanently damage the spark plug. Note: Never use a round gapping tool to check the gap or to increase or decrease the gap setting.

Most places tell you to just not regap them.



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