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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:04 AM
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any members tried different plugs ? any feedback on bosch platinum plus 4 ? lower heat ranges ? just curious , thanks revak
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Me too, feedback on any plug. Thanks.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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I used the Bosch plugs in my Porsche, and did not notice any difference.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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I knwo the maggie says USE STOCK PLUGS
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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NGK TR6 is a colder plug normally used with any type of forced injection. I have always had great luck with them.
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All changing sparkplugs will do these days is scrape up your knuckles.
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Originally Posted by Hoonose
All changing sparkplugs will do these days is scrape up your knuckles.
Good point!
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Old May 27, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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you really shouldnt have to worry about going one step colder if your tuned well
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