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Old 07-02-03, 10:16 AM
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Stock SC400's come with Denzo Iridium plugs right?

I've just heard that platinum or iridium plugs are no good if you are running richer than 14.7:1(stoich) since they tend to foul out(permanently) and it cannot be cleaned.

what are you Turbo SC guys using for your spark plugs? iridium, copper, or platinum? does it even matter?

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Old 07-02-03, 09:43 PM
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I might be wrong ( I usually am) but I thought only the newer 97+ SC's came with Denso Iridiums.
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yes you're right, the 97+ came with those
my 95 came with some Denso, forgot which model tho.
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Turbo guys generally use NGK 3330s BPR7ES? (i think) or 6097s, Or Denso Iridiums IK22. The Iridiums are around $12 each from Horsepower Freaks. They carry the others as well. The 3330s are great for warding off detonation under boost and don't misfire under boost but idle a little poorly. The 6097s idle a little better - haven't tried them. The Iridiums are decent and don't need changed nearly as often. Putting these in this weekend.
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Originally posted by SC300T
Turbo guys generally use NGK 3330s BPR7ES? (i think) or 6097s, Or Denso Iridiums IK22. The Iridiums are around $12 each from Horsepower Freaks. They carry the others as well. The 3330s are great for warding off detonation under boost and don't misfire under boost but idle a little poorly. The 6097s idle a little better - haven't tried them. The Iridiums are decent and don't need changed nearly as often. Putting these in this weekend.
exactly the info I was looking for.
thanks dude
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What spark plugs are ideal for the SC400?
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I have the Denso Iridiums in my SC4, seems to run about the same as the Platinums it came with, then again there's no boost...
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i need the plugs for boosting.....
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i need the plugs for boosting.....
Interesting. Whatcha doin?
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can't say...... sworn to secrecy... already said too much..

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Gotta love secret projects. If you told me would you have to kill me?
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he he he.... no killing..... but still can't say..... but may make all of V8 guys alot happier..
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