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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Question Spark Plugs

Has anyone written a proceedure for changing spark plugs. I just added the Grounding kit, Nismo CAI, Nismo Exhaust, and Crawford Plenum. Man what a difference in power!

I think now is the time to change spark plugs. Looks kind of difficult but maybe somebody out there has some helpful hints that will help us all.

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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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how many miles are on your car that you are changing plugs already?
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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I've got 12k on the car. However, I've been punching it hard lately with all the new modifications. More than anything else I would just like to look at the plugs to see how they are burning.

Since I've modified the car I suspect it's burning rich at higher RPMs. Looking at the plugs will veryify that. I know my next step is to get my ECU remapped. I'm curious to know how long I can wait.

Can you give me some hints about changing plugs or other advice???

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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 10:08 AM
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I have not looked at mine yet (only 2800 miles so far), but I'll pop th hood tomorrow and see if I can give you any pointers - it looked farily straightforward
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by dcampsr


Since I've modified the car I suspect it's burning rich at higher RPMs. Looking at the plugs will veryify that.
You would need to be really on the throttle and then pull over and check your plugs to see if you are running rich. If you just check them when you get home all the oil caused by running rich would have burned off. Also, with intake, exhaust, and plenum you're fuel injection will make up for it, so you don't need to worry about it. Allthough it is good to be concerned at some point.

I have never changed the plugs though
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