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svensko · 03-02-2007, 07:17 AM

Not sure what plugs I'm buying, but I'm more or less just curious about what gap to use. Suggestions on plugs for under $10 are welcome too.

projectRDM · 03-02-2007, 07:54 AM

.44 is OE. NGKs of any kind are all you should use, nothing else.

Dream240 · 03-02-2007, 10:44 AM

Types of plugs depends. If you have an S14 it recommends platinum plugs. Those can get expensive. I opted for the NGK iridium plugs for my S14 and never had problems. They showed good wear after about 60000 miles.

In my S13 I just have Nissan OEMs (NGK) from courtesy nissan....they work fine, proper wear. I also have an MSD ignition upgrade w/coil and the only thing you have to check is the gap as they wear.

hope this helps.

jrocslider · 03-02-2007, 10:52 AM

i just got sum NGK platinums for my S13KA gap is @ .044 just spend the extra $5 dollars on the platinums.. its not gonna hurt any.

Dream240 · 03-02-2007, 11:05 AM

There's different kinds of platinums. the double tipped and quad tipped are more efficient but cost ALOT more. I can't remember reading that platinums for the S13 is a recommendation, but it couldn't hurt.

EDIT: Here's some NGK platinums but IIRC the platinums are only needed for the S14, both models. And they're alot more than 5 bucks a plug

http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4559

http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4560

Just get OEM NGKs for an S13 should be fine.

Here's some different one's I've never seen for the S13 KADE

http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4467

Okay, okay one more......the iridiums

http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4697

arkive43 · 03-02-2007, 12:31 PM

plus most plugs come pre gaped just ask teh dude at the parts counter to verify.

nrg · 03-02-2007, 12:58 PM

um.. what motor?
sr20, copper: ngk bkr73 (6097), already pregap to .028 just drop them in and go.

***S14DB*** · 03-02-2007, 01:33 PM

Platinum's are recommended for the average car owner that won't replace their plugs when they are supposed to. Last longer than copper but perform worse. Iridium typically give you the best of both worlds but are $.

03-02-2007, 07:17 AM	#1
svensko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Changing plugs this weekend, what should they be gapped to? Not sure what plugs I'm buying, but I'm more or less just curious about what gap to use. Suggestions on plugs for under $10 are welcome too.

03-02-2007, 10:44 AM	#3
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Types of plugs depends. If you have an S14 it recommends platinum plugs. Those can get expensive. I opted for the NGK iridium plugs for my S14 and never had problems. They showed good wear after about 60000 miles. In my S13 I just have Nissan OEMs (NGK) from courtesy nissan....they work fine, proper wear. I also have an MSD ignition upgrade w/coil and the only thing you have to check is the gap as they wear. hope this helps. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

03-02-2007, 11:05 AM	#5
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	There's different kinds of platinums. the double tipped and quad tipped are more efficient but cost ALOT more. I can't remember reading that platinums for the S13 is a recommendation, but it couldn't hurt. EDIT: Here's some NGK platinums but IIRC the platinums are only needed for the S14, both models. And they're alot more than 5 bucks a plug http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4559 http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4560 Just get OEM NGKs for an S13 should be fine. Here's some different one's I've never seen for the S13 KADE http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4467 Okay, okay one more......the iridiums http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...oducts_id/4697 __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

03-02-2007, 12:58 PM	#7
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	um.. what motor? sr20, copper: ngk bkr73 (6097), already pregap to .028 just drop them in and go. __________________ driftingisgay.com

03-02-2007, 01:33 PM	#8
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Platinum's are recommended for the average car owner that won't replace their plugs when they are supposed to. Last longer than copper but perform worse. Iridium typically give you the best of both worlds but are $. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

03-02-2007, 07:54 AM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	.44 is OE. NGKs of any kind are all you should use, nothing else.

03-02-2007, 10:52 AM	#4
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 38 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i just got sum NGK platinums for my S13KA gap is @ .044 just spend the extra $5 dollars on the platinums.. its not gonna hurt any.

03-02-2007, 12:31 PM	#6
arkive43 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: houston Age: 41 Posts: 795 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	plus most plugs come pre gaped just ask teh dude at the parts counter to verify.