Spark Plugs

topao · Post by **topao** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:25 pm

Does the FTO use Platinum Spark Plugs?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:38 pm

Only for the back 3 banks. But most change all six with either Plat or Irdium

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:23 pm

FTO338 wrote:Only for the back 3 banks. But most change all six with either Plat or Irdium

ya. Although a ran a GB for some sick IRIWAY7s..whcih btw seem to run awsome...

I would probably just go for some std. copper 7 rated NGKs and change them more often...gapped at 0.8 if u can find them. But for a 100kw car 1.1 gaps probably ok. Although my currents are gapped std to 0.6 starts much better - dunno I noticed a massive improvement.

Much cheaper...

anyway thats what I reckon. Plats used in the back bank cos its harder to get to...but really its not that hard.

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:15 am

i've been told that you don't even need to run Iridiums or platinums even in the back... that normal spark plugs work fine, and its a waste of money..

I've yet to find out whether it will actually give any better performance or not, or if its just that they will last longer than normal ones before needing to be replaced...

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:35 am

The reason why FTO run Plat at the back 3 bank is to avoid changing spark plugs frequently, as itâ€™s a "pain" to do so.

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:51 am

Mooncheese.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:41 pm

mr-charisma wrote:i've been told that you don't even need to run Iridiums or platinums even in the back... that normal spark plugs work fine, and its a waste of money..

I've yet to find out whether it will actually give any better performance or not, or if its just that they will last longer than normal ones before needing to be replaced...

Its just so they last longer cos its a pain to change. Performance can only be proven on a dyno. For info on IRIDIUM style plus have a look as the UAS test results under the FTO Project section of the forum. The reckon under controled test it gave a 2kw gain from memory.

GPX require a heat range 7 plug, here are some NGK choices:

BKR7E (copper gapped to 0.8 from factory, repco have these but might need to order them in)
BKR7E-11 (copper gapped to 1.1 and probably ok)
BKR7EIX-11(maybe come in the 0.8 version, have to ask if it did it would be BKR7EIX)
PFR7M (platnium versions, never bought these myself)

Replace the 7 for 6 for the GRs.

If you worried about long life, go the Irridium IX versions. The should last for ages.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:45 pm

Sorry to bring up an old thread, just need confirmation.

BKR7EIX-11 plug, gap at 1.1, would this ok for the GPX or will it damage my pistons due to the size.

I plan on changing mu plugs every 20-25 thou k's

Cheers

bigpitty1 · Post by **bigpitty1** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:18 pm

I repaced mine with PFR7M, the platnium ones, these are the ones used in the rear, but I got them all around and only need replacing every 100,000 km

Cbrown1986 · Post by **Cbrown1986** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:33 pm

I dont think it's really that hard to do..

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:51 pm

The main reason why the rear 3 are different is because in 94 platinum or iridum plugs were not invented yet! Hence they used the different (longer lasting plug in the rear 3.

Its not that hard to pull the intake, just need an extra half hour or so.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:40 pm

Can someone confirm whether the cap size of 1.1 would be ok for the GPX?

Oliver89 · Post by **Oliver89** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:46 pm

topao wrote:Does the FTO use Platinum Spark Plugs?

Well all i can say is the guy used Double Platinum Spark Plugs On Mine.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:05 pm

Oliver89 wrote:
topao wrote:Does the FTO use Platinum Spark Plugs?
Well all i can say is the guy used Double Platinum Spark Plugs On Mine.

Dammit answer my question, his one is back in january and it's already been covered.

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:57 pm

Its a gap size not a 'cap' size.

Your gap would have to be seriously wide for it to hit a piston...

1.1 should be fine.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:01 pm

Thanks Ben.

Man you have every tool huh.

Oliver89 · Post by **Oliver89** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:07 am

JOeJOe wrote: Dammit answer my question, his one is back in january and it's already been covered.

Easy Buddy...Im just posting something relevent. Please why would i answer your question when i dont no what to say.

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:09 am

Oliver89 wrote:Well all i can say is the guy used Double Platinum Spark Plugs On Mine.

LOL you one of those who are perfect suckers for marketing people, Double Platinum LMFAFROTF

Doesn't make a fu*king different to the performance of your car. LOL

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:37 am

Picking up my set of Iridium IX today - $100

Oliver89 · Post by **Oliver89** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:37 pm

FTO338 wrote:LOL you one of those who are perfect suckers for marketing people, Double Platinum LMFAFROTF

Doesn't make a fu*king different to the performance of your car. LOL

Dude! Im just letting you no what he put in my car geez what happend if they were wrong you's would of told me and i would of gone back thats i posted it up. Geez Syko!

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