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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Ted, I was wondering what spark plugs you are using? There seems to be much debate over which is best to use. Some say copper NGKs, some say platinum, while others say to not use the protruding type! I am currently using NGK BPR7EIXs but I need to change them out soon. I have HKS 280s on the way if that matters! My mods are listed below.

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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Vishnu recommends NGK BR8ES. That's what I got on my car.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by atlvalet
Vishnu recommends NGK BR8ES. That's what I got on my car.
Ok. Is there an explanation why he reccomends those without the protruding tip?
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 01:04 PM
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Nope. That's what Isaac told me when I called them on the phone.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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I have the BR8 also

hey Eric how much boost are you running on ur car ?
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by boosting101
not impressed
Not impressed with what?

I seem to be running 22.5 or so tapering to 20 at redline on our here 91 pee water. Boost goes up though at night when it's a lot cooler. I just got my upgraded actuator, so I have to head over to TT at some point and have it installed.

I did fill up with 95 last night. Car pulls better. Like better than new S4 better. I need to have TT install a switch for my 100 map too. And install NLS. And launch control

I'm also playing around with the idea of having Tomei Procam260s put in.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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hows the idle?
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Tomei? Why?

Hehe, and that MR better pull harder than an S4...

l8r)
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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hows the idle?

Are you asking me? My idles fine. You'll have to ask Superman about his idle, but I think it's ok.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ludikraut
Tomei? Why?

Hehe, and that MR better pull harder than an S4...

l8r)
Well, it was an S4 with mods (hypothetically speaking).

Tomei 260 Procams because I feel like being different, and a couple people on the board reported good results after switching from 272s. I'm still doing research though, but higher lift is intruiging to me. It's kind of like the torque of 264s with good idle combined with the higher end power of 272s. I guess I'll be a guinea pig. Oh well.

I also like the fact that Tomei makes their cams from OEM cores (hence hollow).
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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I have 280's for sale for $500 if intrested pm me
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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HKS 272's for sale... $600
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Evoryder
HKS 272's for sale... $600
You know most vendors on this sight sell BRAND NEW HKS cams for $550 right?
I just bought a pair of HKS 280s for $549 shipped.
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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they are magic cams...
Old Sep 8, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Evoryder
they are magic cams...
Ohhhhhh .... my apologies then.



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