Spark Plugs help
#21
01-25-2009, 11:36 PM
i learned something interesting today.
the plugs that fit in the sr20det are the same plugs that fit in the l15.
that way it is easier to run whatever cold setting you want.
the plugs that fit in the sr20det are the same plugs that fit in the l15.
that way it is easier to run whatever cold setting you want.
#26
01-26-2009, 12:26 PM
Once you go turbo you should go atleast 1 step colder plug. If you haven't already, do it asap.
You should check your plugs every 6-10k, and copper plugs should be replaced around every 15k, The Iridium ones probably around every 20-25k. It really depends on the condition of the plugs and how hard you drive your car
You should check your plugs every 6-10k, and copper plugs should be replaced around every 15k, The Iridium ones probably around every 20-25k. It really depends on the condition of the plugs and how hard you drive your car
#28
01-26-2009, 04:01 PM
Gotta click on the little scale on the top right of the persons post. Located between (permalink) and the "!"
I ordered my plugs through Napa Autoparts... it was the only place in town here in Calgary that carried these plugs. $3.20CAD each! I bought 8 of them since they'll need to be changed more often than the Iridium ones..
I paid around $50 for my Iridium plugs (for 4), so these new plugs are about 1/4 the cost.
Also, Ben mentioned to me that these V-Power plugs are already pre-gapped and that he felt that they ran smoother in his car than the Iridium ones did. This is what made me want to try these ones out.
I ordered my plugs through Napa Autoparts... it was the only place in town here in Calgary that carried these plugs. $3.20CAD each! I bought 8 of them since they'll need to be changed more often than the Iridium ones..
I paid around $50 for my Iridium plugs (for 4), so these new plugs are about 1/4 the cost.
Also, Ben mentioned to me that these V-Power plugs are already pre-gapped and that he felt that they ran smoother in his car than the Iridium ones did. This is what made me want to try these ones out.
Last edited by YeeFit; 01-26-2009 at 04:03 PM.
#29
01-27-2009, 09:49 AM
I just installed some of the NGK BKR7E-11 copper plugs. They came pre-gapped, but to the stock Honda spec. You should gap them closer, somewhere around 0.030", to avoid spark blowout at high RPM and boost pressures.
That said, these plugs seem much more responsive than my old Iridiums (stock heat range). Minus the phantom O2 sensor CEL my car threw (has since dissappeared - not sure what happened there), I've had zero problems since the install, and the car does seem much smoother, and the transition into boost seems much more natural.
I'm not looking forward to changing them every 10-15k, so I'll probably try Iridiums in the same heat range this spring / summer to try and extend that a little bit.
That said, these plugs seem much more responsive than my old Iridiums (stock heat range). Minus the phantom O2 sensor CEL my car threw (has since dissappeared - not sure what happened there), I've had zero problems since the install, and the car does seem much smoother, and the transition into boost seems much more natural.
I'm not looking forward to changing them every 10-15k, so I'll probably try Iridiums in the same heat range this spring / summer to try and extend that a little bit.
#30
01-27-2009, 11:45 AM
Gotta click on the little scale on the top right of the persons post. Located between (permalink) and the "!"
I ordered my plugs through Napa Autoparts... it was the only place in town here in Calgary that carried these plugs. $3.20CAD each! I bought 8 of them since they'll need to be changed more often than the Iridium ones..
I paid around $50 for my Iridium plugs (for 4), so these new plugs are about 1/4 the cost.
Also, Ben mentioned to me that these V-Power plugs are already pre-gapped and that he felt that they ran smoother in his car than the Iridium ones did. This is what made me want to try these ones out.
I ordered my plugs through Napa Autoparts... it was the only place in town here in Calgary that carried these plugs. $3.20CAD each! I bought 8 of them since they'll need to be changed more often than the Iridium ones..
I paid around $50 for my Iridium plugs (for 4), so these new plugs are about 1/4 the cost.
Also, Ben mentioned to me that these V-Power plugs are already pre-gapped and that he felt that they ran smoother in his car than the Iridium ones did. This is what made me want to try these ones out.
#31
01-30-2009, 12:54 PM
SMOOOOOTH! So much more smoother power transition when the turbo kicks in. Before the Iridium IX plugs were fairly rough from the minute I installed them. But I have gone through a lot with these plugs too, I have been all over the AFR map so these plugs went through some tough times.
But right after installing the V-Power Racing copper plugs the car feels like it has never felt.. its so much smoother and the power delivery feels "natural". I recommend these plugs to anyone running a turbo. These plugs all came pre-gapped to 0.030" which is exactly what our car needs.
Here's an image of my old Iridium plugs.. sorry for the poor quality.. it was taken from by crackberry.. These saw about 18,000 kms (10,000 miles), have gone through very rich idling as we hit -35 celsius a few times this winter.
But right after installing the V-Power Racing copper plugs the car feels like it has never felt.. its so much smoother and the power delivery feels "natural". I recommend these plugs to anyone running a turbo. These plugs all came pre-gapped to 0.030" which is exactly what our car needs.
Here's an image of my old Iridium plugs.. sorry for the poor quality.. it was taken from by crackberry.. These saw about 18,000 kms (10,000 miles), have gone through very rich idling as we hit -35 celsius a few times this winter.
#33
02-01-2009, 10:10 PM
Gotta click on the little scale on the top right of the persons post. Located between (permalink) and the "!"
I ordered my plugs through Napa Autoparts... it was the only place in town here in Calgary that carried these plugs. $3.20CAD each! I bought 8 of them since they'll need to be changed more often than the Iridium ones..
I paid around $50 for my Iridium plugs (for 4), so these new plugs are about 1/4 the cost.
Also, Ben mentioned to me that these V-Power plugs are already pre-gapped and that he felt that they ran smoother in his car than the Iridium ones did. This is what made me want to try these ones out.
I ordered my plugs through Napa Autoparts... it was the only place in town here in Calgary that carried these plugs. $3.20CAD each! I bought 8 of them since they'll need to be changed more often than the Iridium ones..
I paid around $50 for my Iridium plugs (for 4), so these new plugs are about 1/4 the cost.
Also, Ben mentioned to me that these V-Power plugs are already pre-gapped and that he felt that they ran smoother in his car than the Iridium ones did. This is what made me want to try these ones out.
#34
02-01-2009, 10:37 PM
Yup those are them.. I would recommend changing them every 15k-20k (kms). I would probably check them at 10k just to make sure, but at under $15 for a set, I'd probably just change them every 3rd oil change or something (I do my oil changes every 4000 kms.)
#35
07-20-2009, 03:31 PM
Found this on the web for SR20DET:
BKR6E - Stock heat range (6), V-power copper plug
stock number 6962,14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, ISO length, projected tip, resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
BKR7E - 1 range colder (7), V-power copper plug
stock number 6097
14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, ISO length, projected tip, resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
R5672A-8 - 2 ranges colder (7.5), V-power copper plug
stock number 7173
racing plug, 14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, projected tip, non resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
R5672A-9 - 3 ranges colder (8.5), V-power copper plug
stock number 7405
racing plug, 14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, projected tip, non resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
R5672A-10, 4 ranges colder (9.5), V-power copper plug
stock number 7942
racing plug, 14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, projected tip, non resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
we need at least 6 range from what I can find. A lot of the Nissan guys are running 7 range and making 400+HP... Sean.
BKR6E - Stock heat range (6), V-power copper plug
stock number 6962,14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, ISO length, projected tip, resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
BKR7E - 1 range colder (7), V-power copper plug
stock number 6097
14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, ISO length, projected tip, resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
R5672A-8 - 2 ranges colder (7.5), V-power copper plug
stock number 7173
racing plug, 14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, projected tip, non resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
R5672A-9 - 3 ranges colder (8.5), V-power copper plug
stock number 7405
racing plug, 14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, projected tip, non resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
R5672A-10, 4 ranges colder (9.5), V-power copper plug
stock number 7942
racing plug, 14mm, 3/4" reach, 5/8" hex, gasket seat, projected tip, non resistor, V-power (v-grooved center electrode)
we need at least 6 range from what I can find. A lot of the Nissan guys are running 7 range and making 400+HP... Sean.
Last edited by 1990hondahf; 07-22-2009 at 12:37 AM.
#37
11-06-2009, 06:50 PM
Yes they are, and you should purchase them! KW are the ones who first brought this to the FF community!
#38
11-06-2009, 07:02 PM
Stay away from non resistor racing plugs. They are really hard on the ECU.
Hondata has some tech information about the voltage spikes from non-resistor spark plugs.
Tech - K-Series Spark Plug Interference Warning
Very bad.
-OJR
Hondata has some tech information about the voltage spikes from non-resistor spark plugs.
Tech - K-Series Spark Plug Interference Warning
Very bad.
-OJR
