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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Hey guys on my 2003 Z06, im running P1sc setup with 8.5 psi of boost,Kooks 1.78 headers,boost-a-pump,Nick Williams 102mm tb,and a Fast intake.Car runs great,and makes gobs of power.I just turned 28k on my odometer.I have never changed my plugs.Still have the original ones that came from the factory.When i swapped intake and tb,i installed a set of MSD wires,but not the plugs.Im now in the middle of installing a comp camshaft 624/621.What plugs to u guys recommend i go with.Ive read some articles over the years,but i want the most proven for blower application.Thanks fellas in advance.
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NGK TR6 gap to only .28 the boost will blow out the flame if grater than .32
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I ran tr6 at 730 whp. I gapped at .022
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Tr6 is used because its a cooler temp plug. they are only like $2 each too so you can change them often!
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Im running these gapped at .035


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7's here
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7's here
I run the 8 in the cylinder #7
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br7ef... its a non projected tip so it doesn't get blown out.. and they are also $2 or so..
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Originally Posted by joshtownsend
br7ef... its a non projected tip so it doesn't get blown out.. and they are also $2 or so..
this is what im running at my HP level. For the poster I think TR6 is good till about 725rwhp! at 750+ a cooler plug is better like the 7s
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Br7ef now at 800 whp. I'm also corn so I think u can get away w a hotter plug.
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I run the BR7EF NGK Plugs - Gapped at .028

They are a non-protruding tip!

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