I hear mixed opinions about plugs. I'm getting mine replaced and I wanted an advise, which to get?
I have a 98 S70 T5, no mods, none will be done in the near future. Are iridium better b/c they're more expensive? The price difference is enormous! Will I notice any improvement over Copper or Platinum?
Thanks for any input.
Spark Plugs - Which To Get?
Started by vasilli, May 06 2005 06:22 PM
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 06:24 PM
QUOTE(vasilli @ May 6 2005, 11:22 AM)
I hear mixed opinions about plugs. I'm getting mine replaced and I wanted an advise, which to get?
I have a 98 S70 T5, no mods, none will be done in the near future. Are iridium better b/c they're more expensive? The price difference is enormous! Will I notice any improvement over Copper or Platinum?
Thanks for any input.
I have a 98 S70 T5, no mods, none will be done in the near future. Are iridium better b/c they're more expensive? The price difference is enormous! Will I notice any improvement over Copper or Platinum?
Thanks for any input.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 06:24 PM
platinums = bad for volvo
go with OEM coppers, or NGK iridiums
go with OEM coppers, or NGK iridiums
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 06:35 PM
you guys are such great help!
changed order to copper. saved $50
I also ordered Magnecor Wires for $168. Are you also gonna tell me that Bougicord wires for $58 will work just as well? Or is Magnecor a better choice?
changed order to copper. saved $50
I also ordered Magnecor Wires for $168. Are you also gonna tell me that Bougicord wires for $58 will work just as well? Or is Magnecor a better choice?
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 06:38 PM
people here like magnacor
and make sure you gap the plugs correctly
and make sure you gap the plugs correctly
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 06:47 PM
Bosch Coppers gapped at .028" and my Bougicord wires work just fine. I do have a magnecor coil wire though.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 06:57 PM
tx, i'll make sure they're at .028" before i install. that's the optimal gap, correct?
i'm going w/ magnecor. b/c they're red. i like red.
i'm going w/ magnecor. b/c they're red. i like red.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 07:02 PM
QUOTE(vasilli @ May 6 2005, 11:57 AM)
tx, i'll make sure they're at .028" before i install. that's the optimal gap, correct?
i'm going w/ magnecor. b/c they're red. i like red.
i'm going w/ magnecor. b/c they're red. i like red.
that is the optimal gap for a stock turbocharged volvo. Some of us have lowered that gap to about .025, for those with highly modded engines.
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To Install/On Order: Banks Intercooler, AirDogII DF-165, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Diamond Eye Downpipe.
To Install/On Order: Banks Intercooler, AirDogII DF-165, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Diamond Eye Downpipe.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 07:06 PM
QUOTE('98S70R @ May 6 2005, 12:02 PM)
that is the optimal gap for a stock turbocharged volvo. Some of us have lowered that gap to about .025, for those with highly modded engines.
I changed mine last month to coppers, but I am getting a rougher idle than I did with the iridiums. I checked the gap on all of them before installing and it was .028, but maybe I should lower it slightly to see if that clears up the problem.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 08:22 PM
I took my plug out last night, and they were OEM volvo r6 i think. what are those gapped at? Anyone?
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 08:29 PM
QUOTE(Tripp Mcnealy @ May 6 2005, 01:22 PM)
I took my plug out last night, and they were OEM volvo r6 i think. what are those gapped at? Anyone?
should be gapped at .028.
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Posted 06 May 2005 - 10:33 PM
QUOTE(vasilli @ May 6 2005, 06:35 PM)
you guys are such great help!
changed order to copper. saved $50
I also ordered Magnecor Wires for $168. Are you also gonna tell me that Bougicord wires for $58 will work just as well? Or is Magnecor a better choice?
changed order to copper. saved $50
I also ordered Magnecor Wires for $168. Are you also gonna tell me that Bougicord wires for $58 will work just as well? Or is Magnecor a better choice?
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