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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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spark plugs

i was just thinking.. what are the best spark plugs to use in an 83' ZXT? i put some platinums in last summer... but i don't remember what kind and left them at the pregap they were set at. car runs fine but are there any better options?
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Page 26 or your Haynes manual...

NGK's gapped from .039 to .043
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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not platinums correct? ngk what? i don't have a haynes or anything.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DriftZ83
i don't have a haynes or anything.
BPR6ES-11

I suggest you buy a Haynes manual while you are at the parts store getting the plugs.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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wont matter, i ike standard platinum NGK's but i think i used normal ones in my 260 turbo yaw111!!!!!!1!!!!two1!!!
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Paying the premium price for platinum plugs will give you no advantage on these cars. Get the cheap basic NGK spark plugs and you'll be fine.
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