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downlosilvia · 03-14-2003, 10:54 AM

what would you guys say the best spark plugs you can run in a KA24, i am just lookin to keep this engine going for a lil longer and i need some new plugs.

Dousan_PG · 03-14-2003, 10:56 AM

oem
ngk

thelinja · 03-14-2003, 11:34 AM

I just ordered some NGK Iridium plugs. You can probably find them online somewhere. I know parts america has them for like $10.50/plug. I got four off ebay for a little over $20. THe part number is BKR5E-IX.

Thurazor · 03-14-2003, 12:03 PM

NGK/Denso are real nice. The iridiums have a much larger spark compared to platinum and last longer as well. That's what you get for paying so much for spark plugs

Since you've got a KA you should be more than happy with iridium plugs. Anyone who is running considerable boost and hp should use copper, as you can get them in steps colder which is engine-friendly. Plus, you'll probably foul a few plugs until you find the sweet spot and who wants to spend $40 per set of plugs.

*Jeff240sx* · 03-14-2003, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by Thurazor
NGK/Denso are real nice. The iridiums have a much larger spark compared to platinum and last longer as well. That's what you get for paying so much for spark plugs Since you've got a KA you should be more than happy with iridium plugs. Anyone who is running considerable boost and hp should use copper, as you can get them in steps colder which is engine-friendly. Plus, you'll probably foul a few plugs until you find the sweet spot and who wants to spend $40 per set of plugs.

You can get all sparkplugs in a variety of heatranges. I'm running NGK Iridiums 2 steps colder.
Smaller tips on the iridium means that the electrons build up in a smaller area, using less voltage to create the same sized spark, or a larger spark using the same voltage. Kinda like a poor mans ignition system.
-Jeff

**Phlip** · 03-14-2003, 05:10 PM

I use the basic NGK copper plugs myself, and having switched from bosch platinum +4s, I like the slight difference in how the car runs now...

Thurazor · 03-14-2003, 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by Jeff240sx
You can get all sparkplugs in a variety of heatranges. I'm running NGK Iridiums 2 steps colder.

Huh, that's interesting. I always thought the iridiums were at one set heat range and the only plugs with varying ranges were copper and platinum. I'll remember that for future reference.

Luke · 03-14-2003, 09:48 PM

I just ordered NGK Iridium's from pdm-racing.com for $5.00 a plug, parts america looks like a ripoff now :-P

downlosilvia · 03-14-2003, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys I went ahead and got the NGK plugs for now and I can feel a big difference.

240 2NR · 03-16-2003, 01:00 PM

READ ME!!!! Spark plug heat ranges explained.

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downlosilvia Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	best spark plugs what would you guys say the best spark plugs you can run in a KA24, i am just lookin to keep this engine going for a lil longer and i need some new plugs.

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Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	oem ngk __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

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Thurazor Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rockland, ME Age: 42 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NGK/Denso are real nice. The iridiums have a much larger spark compared to platinum and last longer as well. That's what you get for paying so much for spark plugs Since you've got a KA you should be more than happy with iridium plugs. Anyone who is running considerable boost and hp should use copper, as you can get them in steps colder which is engine-friendly. Plus, you'll probably foul a few plugs until you find the sweet spot and who wants to spend $40 per set of plugs. __________________ - Jared Edwards 3S Hybrid [img]too.big.jpg[/img] "Mandies, sandies, peppermint candies, we do it right and we drink a lot of antifreeze." - Group X

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Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I use the basic NGK copper plugs myself, and having switched from bosch platinum +4s, I like the slight difference in how the car runs now... __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

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Luke Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 41 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just ordered NGK Iridium's from pdm-racing.com for $5.00 a plug, parts america looks like a ripoff now :-P __________________ '93 240sx Coupe SR20DET Blacktop

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thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I just ordered some NGK Iridium plugs. You can probably find them online somewhere. I know parts america has them for like $10.50/plug. I got four off ebay for a little over $20. THe part number is BKR5E-IX.

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downlosilvia Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys I went ahead and got the NGK plugs for now and I can feel a big difference.

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240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	READ ME!!!! Spark plug heat ranges explained. __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale