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Old 11-25-2005, 06:44 PM
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i put in a new set of NGK coppers last april since then i have done all my modifications for a while i was runnign fairly rich but now i have it tuned right and it also has detonated a couple times because i have my timing advanced w/my predator so i pulled out a plug today and it is very dark redish brown the plug hasnt been broken or melted at all but it is very dark should i replace them all? or leave them in? if i do get a new set i plan to get iridiums
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Old 11-25-2005, 06:46 PM
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Default RE: should i replace my spark plugs?

i read that coppers are good be need replacing often and i know from experience that NGK iridiums are good. i had them on my honda and my set for my mustang should be here on monday : )

if you had detonation on that set i would replace them. it may not look damaged but will reduce the already short lifespan of them
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Old 11-25-2005, 06:48 PM
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alright thanks what happened was i put my cats back on for emissions and the tune was w/the cats off and i took a friend for a ride and it was detonating like crazy while i had it a WOT and how much did you pay for the iridiums?
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Old 11-25-2005, 07:02 PM
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By last April, do you mean April 04 or 05? If 04, then yes. Performance plugs on street-driven cars should be replaced once/year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Old 11-25-2005, 07:06 PM
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wel it was 05 but ive put 14k on it since then
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