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Old 03-06-2007   #1
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Default Spark plugs

It's almost time for the beast's first spark plug and oil change. What plugs are you guys running, and is a little dab of anti-seize on the threads worth the bother?
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Old 03-06-2007   #2
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Always use antiseize.... always.

Try the NGK Iridium plugs.
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Always use antiseize.... always.

Try the NGK Iridium plugs.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS USE ANTI-SEIZE.
I put Bosch Platinums in mine gapped at 0.040, no reason, I just like 'em.
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Old 03-06-2007   #4
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Default Re: Spark plugs

why anti-seize and what is it? I have split fires...
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Old 03-06-2007   #5
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Antiseize prevents galling and keeps the plug from seizing in the hole.
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I see...thanks Jeff. I hope the previous owner did it on mine!
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Old 03-06-2007   #7
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If you don't use it you stand a chance of someday pulling your plugs out and the threads from the head will be there too. Any auto parts store has it, just ask for anti-seize.
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I believe if you talk about a specific plug, they are different for the '90-92 motors and the '93-95's. I'm pretty sure NGK has different plug types listed for each, though you can get them in the same heatrange and iridium for both, just a different number. I can't recall what the difference was, though, I wanna say one has a washer and one doesn't? Or one has a tapered seat and one doesn't? I can't recall...

On the antisieze, I've never done that to any car. Guess I better get some and pull the plugs out and apply it.
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Or one has a tapered seat and one doesn't?
That's it, the ones for my `94 are tapered and the 90-92's are flat.
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NGK Irridium here too. They work great but, I'm running the TR7IX per Marc Haibeck. I assume that the only difference is the heat range.
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