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Old 10-08-09, 03:20 PM
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Default Spark plugs whats good??

Im lookin around and dont know what spark plugs to get i was thinkin Bosch platinums +2s,the SC is starting to misfire as i was driving around today.

Whats best for the SC for good gas mileage,Gaped?,nonGap plugs?

The spark plugs are orignal in my car their NGK R and were never changed so the car sounds spudering when u acclerate.

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quick question. how do you know when it misfires?
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I went with the NGK iridiums. He prob. has a loud exhaust or feels it jerk.
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Originally Posted by ashtray
quick question. how do you know when it misfires?
i can feel it when i drive around 2k rpm at normal speed. when it studdered while driving.

and my exhaust is stock no mods yet.
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Iridiums. Denso or NGK. You do NOT need to gap them.
If you're forced induction, I would stick with stock plugs and change them often. Changing iridiums often gets expensive.

I run Denso iridiums in both of my cars.
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