#30133, "How often do you turbo guys change your plugs????"
I'm not sure yet if my plugs are incredibly fouled up, but the car seemed slower. I replaced it about 6,000 miles ago. During those 6,000 miles, I had the Craptech FPR, and many times during start up, my FP is so high that it spews out a lot of black smoke, and the car is getting ready to stall out (not completely stall out) for a few minutes. Then the car somehow regain itself. During boosted, and sometimes non-boosted operations, I've also ran super rich between .98-1.0x. It would actually pass 1 volt. Thanks!!!!!
The car just seems slower now, or maybe it is the fact that I'm gettin use to 5-6 psi
Kris "Someday............I'll have traction problems!!!!" Tampa, FL Pinoy Turbo 2GNT
1999 HRC Turbo RS Stage 2 Auto with BOOST!!!!!!!!!!!!
#30139, "RE: How often do you turbo guys change your plugs????" In response to Reply # 5
That may also be your problem. 7e-11's are one range colder, so if you're not running high boost, it's not creating enough spark to burn all the deposits off the plug, resulting in them fouling.
Most of the DSM's here that run 7e-11's have a 20g or bigger, or only use them at the track when they are making higher boost. But then again, I'm at 6,000ft in elevation, and that changes everything. But you might want to try regular heat range plugs and see how they do.
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#30142, "RE: How often do you turbo guys change your plugs????" In response to Reply # 8
hmm haha I can't even remember the last time I changed them gahaha. I had 7es for awhile then I BROKE them take one out so I put my 6Es back and they've been on every since. I noticed the 6es warmed up quicker and does drive a bit better than the 7es, so if your not running a lotta boost like I am 6es are fine. I do check my plugs often though and they've been coming out greyish silver. SO I'm rich but not that rich hehehe....
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#30143, "RE: How often do you turbo guys change your plugs????" In response to Reply # 9
I change mine about every 9K miles. If there's carbon buildup, and the plugs are in good shape, just brush off the buildup with a small (toothbrush-like) brush. It will be as good as new. Although, I will put in a fresh set just before a big drag event.
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#30144, "RE: How often do you turbo guys change your plugs????" In response to Reply # 10
No way, your supposed to change spark plugs? j/k I change plugs every oil change if I can, I am gonna order a box of them next time, so I dont have to always run out and get them. P.S. on the average car, you dont need to replace them all that often unless you notice them fouling or want to clean the carbon buildup... My exhaust blows wet black shit out of it constantly, expecially durring warmup... If you walk behind the car, your legs will be speckled with black shit.. so seeing that, I figure I should replace the plugs whenever I can...
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I change plugs every oil change if I can, I am gonna order a box of them next time, so I dont have to always run out and get them. P.S. on the average car, you dont need to replace them all that often unless you notice them fouling or want to clean the carbon buildup... My exhaust blows wet black shit out of it constantly, expecially durring warmup... If you walk behind the car, your legs will be speckled with black shit.. so seeing that, I figure I should replace the plugs whenever I can...