Wow, new spark plugs!

[pip7441622]

OMGLOLBBQ!
Took out the old plugs (haha, these things were nasty) and put in some new ones...NGK, extended reach, one step colder. The difference was nite and day. No more rough idle, erratic idle, better gas milage, better throttle response, less hesitation, and FUEL CUT!!! Never thought spark plugs could make a difference like this.

[BlkZoomZoom]

Yeah...thats what an overlyrich mixture will do. What do you think your combustion chambers look like?

Thats alright people, keep calling me crazy for performing a top engine clean/ fuel injection service every 2 weeks when in racing season.

[pip7441622]

I put on MANY many miles on these plugs. I should have changed them out WAY before this. But I didn't. Now I think I should look into getting those chambers looked at no?

[RyanJayG]

I dont blame you one bit... when I tore down my engine I was appalled at the filth of my pistons... and I know the mp3 runs leaner than the msp... I can only imagine......

I've torn down several SBC's and I've never seen one of them look like this... and they were carburated (which almost always runs rich as fsck)

[BlkZoomZoom]

seafoam.

[RyanJayG]

screw it, I went to the extreme and just decided since they were so dirty to replace them with CP's... lol

[Dr.Sound]

OMGLOLBBQ!
Took out the old plugs (haha, these things were nasty) and put in some new ones...NGK, extended reach, one step colder. The difference was nite and day. No more rough idle, erratic idle, better gas milage, better throttle response, less hesitation, and FUEL CUT!!! Never thought spark plugs could make a difference like this.wait 3 months, it will be back to how it was before u changed them.
i change my plugs every second oil change.

[MazdaNeal]

what model number did you get, ill do this tomorrow...

[Dr.Sound]

he probably got ZFR7F

[MazdaNeal]

ty

[Dr.Sound]

http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_cross.asp?pid=ZFR7F&mfid=1&action.x=32&action.y=12

[pip7441622]

http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_cross.asp?pid=ZFR7F&mfid=1&action.x=32&action.y=12 Bingo...less than 2 bucks each at a local auto parts store. Just give them the part number and have them order you 4. I'll try to get pics up of my old plugs. Nasty :(.

[Dr.Sound]

pip, dont forget to recet the ECU

[Black Majik MSP]

It seems to have all the same features as the BKR7E that everyone used to recommend, but also adds extended reach.

http://www.sparkplugs.com/productImages/1/NGK24B%2Ejpg
NGK BKR7E (http://www.sparkplugs.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=&pid=3040)

http://www.sparkplugs.com/productImages/1/NGK27C%2Ejpg
NGK ZFR7F (http://www.sparkplugs.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=&pid=3326)

I still have my BKRs that I had in for about 400 miles until rough idle forced me to take them out. Too bad I can't exchange them for these. I'll pick up a set of my own & see how they feel.

[MazdaNeal]

what should I gap them at?

[skilletrx]

pip- how many miles did you have before you clean?? And besides putting SEAFOAM in the fuel tank, where else are you guys putting it>? my friend suggested putting it in some PCP thing, correct/inform me pls.

[pip7441622]

Yes I too would like to hear more about Seafoam.
I gapped mine at .34"
I put around 15k miles on these plugs...I think..not 100% sure. Its been awhile. This is from a guy that put on 30k miles before owning the car one year (which it will be tommorow).

[Gbourdon]

Yeah. I have over 45K and have had the car for 14 months. 2nd set of plugs. I am going to change them again this weekend for extended reach. I am not using the extended reach now.

[mspdfreak]

The above listed link says to gap them at .39
Yeah, what the hell is "seafoam"?

[murdock_]

are these just normal old "shitty" spark plugs? wouldnt a higher quality plug work alot better? i know nothing bout plugs... i have 27K on my car... first set of plugs.. should i go buy 4 NGK V-POWER ZFR7F tomorrow? .39 is a big gap no?

[Ryoga28]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86552&highlight=seafoam

all you need to know about seafoam

[JDM Sam]

gap em between .028 to .032.

[Wingman21]

he probably got ZFR7F
What about IZFR7F... do they exist ?

[CChris704]

ok novice question for you...never done spark plugs....how do u measure the gap? its got to be harder then whipping out a ruler isn't it?

[JDM Sam]

get a gapping tool at the parts store.

[oldzoomer]

goto wal-mart, sears, or auto parts store and get a leaf gauge/gap tool for <$5.
just be careful not to bend it too much while gapping.

[pip7441622]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86552&highlight=seafoam

all you need to know about seafoam Thanks for that link! Think I'll do this Sunday along with my transmission fluid change.

[Dr.Sound]

yep, doing the seafoam on sunday as well.....along with Mobil1

[pip7441622]

yep, doing the seafoam on sunday as well.....along with Mobil1 OMGlikeWOW!
and you drive a Titanium too! soo much in common!(cool)

[Brian MP5T]

I change my plugs each summer after storage, The are cheap.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/trooper.gif

[Titanium-99]

I have 34544 miles on my car and I have not changed the plugs since I bought the car so I guess its time to change those originals with these NGK's damn glad I found this thread. Oh and can any one tell me where I can pick up some of this seafoam shit and how easy is it to put into your car.

[Spicy1390]

It is pretty amazing that a little piece like that can help out the car so much. I agree with dr sound though, by a couple of sets while you are paying for shipping, you will need to replace them soon enough..

[Wingman21]

Is there some colder Iridium plugs that we can put in our MSP instead of copper one ?

[Dr.Sound]

OMGlikeWOW!
and you drive a Titanium too! soo much in common!(cool)(wink)