DJ_FroZone

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So for those that would like an update.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ir3A-3QoOk

Thar you go.

On a sidenote. I have a buddy who manages an auto part store and was telling me about these sparkplugs he has that he apparently swears by. Bosch Platinum 4. I know what sparkplugs do kind of....So my question is one are these actually any better than my stock ones. and if they are better then whats the best of the best sparkplug+wire for my stock engine xb2? Thanks!!

ack154

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I don't think you'll do any better than the OEM plugs. I'm assuming the new xB uses iridiums like the tC does... if so, you won't find anything better, no matter how many electrodes or whatever they have.

The Platinum 4s are probably an upgrade for most vehicles... not for our motors.

strtrcril87

I would get denso iridium plugs. And you cant get wires for our cars since they have the coil packs right on top.

AAG

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They are crap, stick with oem.

DJ_FroZone

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yep staying OEM. thanks guys

ScionFred

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Good decision if N/A. The oem plugs are Denso iridium and there is nothing better unless you go FI and need colder plugs and a smaller gap.

Wait... aren't you running the TRD SC? If so, DO NOT run platinum plugs. You should run ND K22PR-U or equivalent NGK or ND/NGK Iridium plugs that are one heat range colder than stock. Gap should be ~.030" instead of .044".

SiZzOuRcE

I was actually wondering what gap I should run while spraying nitrous through my motor. I went two steps colder with copper plugs (really cheap and I know Im going to fry them at some point, so why bother with the iridiums [ill run those when i take the juice off]) and I went with a .040 gap. Will a .030 gap work better?

ScionFred

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I wish I knew what gap to run with nos. All I know is that you want a smaller gap for boost and TRD specifies .032" for the SC. I'm also running copper plugs at least until I get my tune perfect and find the best heat range. After that I may get iridiums or just stick with copper and change them more often.

In theory, the smaller gap is to make it easier for the current to arc in boost pressure. I'm not sure how nos affects that but my guess is that the gap is less important since there is no pressure.