Plug Change-WOW-HUGE DIFFERENCE
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Originally posted by GS430 GUY
RA,
I thought they were Denso Iridium plugs as well.
Ragarding changing the plugs, I think Percy changed his plugs to a brand called Torquemaster, if I am spelling it right, and he said he felt a noticeable difference compared to the stocks. I am happy with the stock plugs, but I am starting to think maybe I should change the plugs. Quit confusing me guys
RA,
I thought they were Denso Iridium plugs as well.
Ragarding changing the plugs, I think Percy changed his plugs to a brand called Torquemaster, if I am spelling it right, and he said he felt a noticeable difference compared to the stocks. I am happy with the stock plugs, but I am starting to think maybe I should change the plugs. Quit confusing me guys
http://www.torquemaster.com
Percy
Last edited by Percy; May 4, 2002 at 03:32 PM.
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Ask for Suzi at Torquemaster. 1-310-322-4125. Tell her you heard of the plugs from me....I'm a very longtime customer. These plugs are EXPENSIVE - somewhere around 13 to 15 bucks a pop the last time I heard. Also, ask for the newest type plugs - she'll know what it is. They look similar to the Bosch "+4" plugs.
Funny story...Bosch "+4" actually got their design from a derivative of Torquemaster plugs. Only the Bosch couldn't get the performance since anything closer to the Torquemaster design would be a patent infringement - and causes for a lawsuit. While the Bosch "+4" is similar, the "+4" performance is QUITE LACKING.
Just ask for Suzi...don't talk with Mauri. Although Mauri designed the plugs, he's at a "senior" age in which he forgets details and orders. Not worth the trouble. Also, Torquemaster is the only one that distributes it directly. NO MIDDLEMEN and no other companies will carry them.
The real question is, how many are interested in ordering? I *might* be able to get a price break. Rare, but it may happen!
Torquemaster = 10
Denso Iridium = 5.5
Other plugs = don't even bother.
Percy
Funny story...Bosch "+4" actually got their design from a derivative of Torquemaster plugs. Only the Bosch couldn't get the performance since anything closer to the Torquemaster design would be a patent infringement - and causes for a lawsuit. While the Bosch "+4" is similar, the "+4" performance is QUITE LACKING.
Just ask for Suzi...don't talk with Mauri. Although Mauri designed the plugs, he's at a "senior" age in which he forgets details and orders. Not worth the trouble. Also, Torquemaster is the only one that distributes it directly. NO MIDDLEMEN and no other companies will carry them.
The real question is, how many are interested in ordering? I *might* be able to get a price break. Rare, but it may happen!
Torquemaster = 10
Denso Iridium = 5.5
Other plugs = don't even bother.
Percy
Last edited by Percy; May 4, 2002 at 09:28 PM.
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Just be careful where you're getting those plugs. There are fake ones coming from Asia. It is packaged just like the original and no way to tell its fake. At first install its fine since its new but usually will not last longer than 10,000 miles. The plugs use regular steel and not iridiums. You'll see the steel wear down by the time it hits 5,000 miles and sometime the grounding electrode melts and chips away. It would still fire but the spark by now is just hitting the sides.
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if you do your hw hee hee hee, you would know that torquemaster plug is fixed, you can not adjust the gap due to it unique design (2 version, S for turbo charge and NOS or the regular version for standard car) . i had seen several magazine mention about this plug and seem like every one have them seem to like them.
there are some info about this, maybe the new version Percy had mentioned is the version in the picture... do your hw man
test plugs, on an RX-7, the worst condition you can get for your plug
http://tiger.towson.edu/~csaftn1/plugs.html
there are some info about this, maybe the new version Percy had mentioned is the version in the picture... do your hw man
test plugs, on an RX-7, the worst condition you can get for your plug
http://tiger.towson.edu/~csaftn1/plugs.html
Last edited by BananaGS; May 4, 2002 at 10:17 PM.
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The "gap" is around .090 if I remember correctly for some types. Other types will have .120 - quite a large gap. But since it's within the conduction field (and due to it's unique design) you can throw a larger gap and a larger spark.
The spark on the Denso iridiums are TINY compared with the torquemasters.
Percy
The spark on the Denso iridiums are TINY compared with the torquemasters.
Percy
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Originally posted by RacingAristo
Isn't OEM spark plug Denso Iridium?
Isn't OEM spark plug Denso Iridium?
Dont know why he had NGK installed.....
Hey Percy, can you possibly arrange a GB for the plugs????
Last edited by tinygs; May 9, 2002 at 01:39 AM.
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I just checked on the price of the plugs - 14.50 each. But for the type of performance gains it's a bargain, especially when compared to the high and overhyped price of the Denso Iridiums.
Just place an order with Suzi directly...tell her I sent you. The plug series that you're looking for is called the "star" series, not the "S" type or regular type. Star series performs the best out of the three. Suzi is usually there in the afternoons, California time. Remember...talk to Suzi only...the other workers will tend to screw up the orders!
Their site... http://www.torquemaster.com
Percy
Just place an order with Suzi directly...tell her I sent you. The plug series that you're looking for is called the "star" series, not the "S" type or regular type. Star series performs the best out of the three. Suzi is usually there in the afternoons, California time. Remember...talk to Suzi only...the other workers will tend to screw up the orders!
Their site... http://www.torquemaster.com
Percy