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hehaha · 08-10-2009, 04:11 PM

I am really low on cash, but I need to change my spark plugs on my stock KA 95 Nissan 240sx engine. When I open the hood, it says that I should replace with Platinum Spark Plugs. Is it necessary to pay for the Platinum spark plugs. What will the impact be if I use regular plugs. And one last question that I wasn't able to get a definitive answer is what should I gap the platinum spark plug?

Thanks in advance.

Ceepo · 08-10-2009, 04:37 PM

Okay let me clear my post up a little...

1. from what i understand you dont want to gap platinum or iridium plugs because you can break the platinum or iridium coating off(just what i have heard dont quote me on it)
2. if the box says to gap them gap them, if it says pre-gapped dont gap them, and if it says nothing gap them
3. can anyone clear up the gapping iridium and platinum plugs???

sorry for the missinformation in my first post...

Forge_55b · 08-10-2009, 04:41 PM

who says you don't gap platinum plugs? (not saying ur not right just never heard that before) also ngk plats aren't expensive, like $3-4 a plug so under $20.

hehaha · 08-10-2009, 04:46 PM

That explains why I couldn't find a definite answer. Where do you buy NGK Platinum plugs only $3-$4?

orion::S14 · 08-10-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Forge_55b

who says you don't gap platinum plugs? (not saying ur not right just never heard that before)

NGK says to not gap them by "normal" methods...you have to us something to bend the ground electrode, WITHOUT applying force to the plug tip underneath it.

Quote:

If adjusting the gap on fine wire or precious metal plugs such as platinum or iridium be very careful not to apply any pressure or prying force to the fine wire center electrode or insulator as they can be damaged. The gap should be adjusted by only moving the ground electrode.

From: NGK Spark Plugs USA
(bottom of the 1st paragraph)

...

There is NO REASON you need to buy Platinum plugs...they just last longer, and meet the factory emissions standards.

All your Nissan motor needs is resistor type plugs...for a stock KA, buy the cheap-o copper NGK - BKR5E is the part number (it's the hotter plug, as compared to the very common BKR7E that KA-T guys like me use).

- Brian

pahaf · 08-11-2009, 01:03 AM

pep boys is selling the copper ones for $1.99 and the platinum for $2.99 here in sac. its not that big of a difference.

reccakun08 · 08-11-2009, 12:37 PM

get copper if you are poor. they are cheap and a good conductor but dont last as long.

murda-c · 08-11-2009, 12:40 PM

I use lasers cuz i'm baller.

SILVIA_KIDs14.5 · 08-11-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

I use lasers cuz i'm baller.

your retarded

hehaha · 08-12-2009, 03:37 PM

I forgot to check out Pep Boys... I called Autozone and they didn't have them in stock but they could special order them in for $9.99/piece + tax!

BlitzRPS13 · 08-12-2009, 04:17 PM

Coppers will work fine for you. No need for anything different unless your car really needs it.

Ceepo · 08-12-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SILVIA_KIDs14.5

your retarded

lmao look at his post count... its called a joke lmfao!!!

zenki.life · 08-12-2009, 04:58 PM

do not gap them. platinum does not last as long as iridium. so just pay a little more and not worry about it

pahaf · 08-13-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hehaha

I forgot to check out Pep Boys... I called Autozone and they didn't have them in stock but they could special order them in for $9.99/piece + tax!

wow

. $10 a pop is a lot. i just bought them from pep boys, it was like $13-$14 with tax.

also, check out kragen, i bought some for my maxima there. i think they were about the same price, but i can be wrong

*hOngsterr* · 08-13-2009, 07:49 PM

i bought the G FORCE or w.e platinum plugs for a KADE
and they fit fine and they were like 13 for all four.

go to ur local kragens WAREHOUSE

08-10-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
hehaha Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Torrance Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Platinum Spark Plug Gap I am really low on cash, but I need to change my spark plugs on my stock KA 95 Nissan 240sx engine. When I open the hood, it says that I should replace with Platinum Spark Plugs. Is it necessary to pay for the Platinum spark plugs. What will the impact be if I use regular plugs. And one last question that I wasn't able to get a definitive answer is what should I gap the platinum spark plug? Thanks in advance.

08-10-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Okay let me clear my post up a little... 1. from what i understand you dont want to gap platinum or iridium plugs because you can break the platinum or iridium coating off(just what i have heard dont quote me on it) 2. if the box says to gap them gap them, if it says pre-gapped dont gap them, and if it says nothing gap them 3. can anyone clear up the gapping iridium and platinum plugs??? sorry for the missinformation in my first post... __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html Last edited by Ceepo; 08-10-2009 at 05:17 PM..

08-11-2009, 12:40 PM	#8
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I use lasers cuz i'm baller. __________________

08-10-2009, 04:41 PM	#3
Forge_55b Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OC Age: 43 Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	who says you don't gap platinum plugs? (not saying ur not right just never heard that before) also ngk plats aren't expensive, like $3-4 a plug so under $20.

08-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
hehaha Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Torrance Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That explains why I couldn't find a definite answer. Where do you buy NGK Platinum plugs only $3-$4?

08-11-2009, 01:03 AM	#6
pahaf Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento Age: 34 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pep boys is selling the copper ones for $1.99 and the platinum for $2.99 here in sac. its not that big of a difference.

08-11-2009, 12:37 PM	#7
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	get copper if you are poor. they are cheap and a good conductor but dont last as long.

08-12-2009, 03:37 PM	#10
hehaha Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Torrance Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I forgot to check out Pep Boys... I called Autozone and they didn't have them in stock but they could special order them in for $9.99/piece + tax!

08-12-2009, 04:17 PM	#11
BlitzRPS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Coppers will work fine for you. No need for anything different unless your car really needs it.