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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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I was having running problems and was only firing on three cylinder so i though i would replace the plugs and see if it sorted the problem.. I tried to get a replacement set of Champion "Racing plugs" that were currently fitted but had no joy at any local motor factors so ended up with a standard set of NGK's for £10

Im running stage three with 18 PSI at the moment am i looking for trouble running the standard recommend plugs or should i upgrade to something better ASAP?

The car has a slight misfire now as i accelerate with the poo plugs fitted..
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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What plug gap do you run mate as i think you might need a 22 thou gap also the plugs you have might not have the temperature rating you need, best off ringing up a tuner
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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Thanks for that Gav, I going to drop the gap this morning. I set them to 30 thou as per the manual but i think your right, i will drop them down to 22.

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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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You need NGK 9s with a 0.65mm gap. Perfect running cold or hot.
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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I run 902's for my stage 3, best plug i've tried and have used for ages
I have a 25 thou gap.
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Cheers guys, whats the full plug number for those baby's?
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Originally Posted by B11GNS
I run 902's for my stage 3, best plug i've tried and have used for ages
I have a 25 thou gap.
Until the electrodes fall off.....
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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I run 902's for my stage 3, best plug i've tried and have used for ages
I have a 25 thou gap.
Until the electrodes fall off.....
Never had this problem, always found them to be an excellent plug Have you had these problems then?
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NGK 9's IN MY CAR!


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Originally Posted by B11GNS
quote]Never had this problem, always found them to be an excellent plug Have you had these problems then?
Not myself as I have always run 9s on my stage 3. Better safe than sorry though. I used to use 902s up until the stage 3 conversion.
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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I run Champion QC59C with 0.6mm gap, works fine.
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NGK 9'S IN MY STAGE 3 COSSIE
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Tried Champion QC59YC and they were shat so i got some NGK 9's awesome plug
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NGK9's All the way
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Thanks guys, ive had the QC5's thats whats just gone on me... Looks like i better get myself some NGK 9's then. Whats the full part number please?

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