Author ad libs to use your old crush washers. When I looked at the hemi plug, it has VERY little shoulder seat on it, and doesn't include a gasket(?) Why is this? Do hemis use another sealing method? This is actually the aspect of these that bother me the most right now.
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Someone just have this thread removed, this is pointless, sorry for the waste of everyone's time. my car runs great. Yours with these plugs won't because I am retarded. If anyone other than me uses these plugs your car will explode and turn colors. Ps the hemi uses a 45 degree angle to seal to the head, mazda does not. That's why you need to use the crush washer. I'm just gonna hold my pedal to the floor an destroy my car, and blame these plugs to make you haters happy. Thanks to everyone for there time, again I apologise for being retarded..
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
haha...this is awesome!
I am an engine machinist for the largest builder of "FE" ford engines in the united states. www.popsperformancecenter.com > I know what I am talking about, it's not like I just decided one day to use a random spark plug, thinking that it might improve performance. I spent a good while double checking everything. I am sure there probably is another plug with the 25mm reach, and 14mm thread size that has the flat surface. I didn't know the hemi used 45 degree angle till after I bought them. I will call NGK or Autolite to cross reference another plug, and post the number. I still have no issues with the "hemi" plug, even with the difference in the sealing method, but obvisiously this is something I'm working out the slight issues with. Not everyone will use this, and that's fine, with everything there are always the "nay sayers"! I have a few other performance mods I'm working on, to boost the performance of the stock 2.0> Look for my next post it will be a big game changer for any car. And especially us p5 owners without alot of cash to add boost, or to do an engine build. I will post it today. Thanks to everyone for there comments, either way. But seriously check the my next post.
Jedidiah55
McNoobin'
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- 2003 Protege 5 V6 GT
i'm all for new ideas, especially cheap mods
ppl on the saturn forum I used to be on, ran longer plugs
but im most interested in the best spot to have the spark start at in the combustion chamber
ppl on the saturn forum I used to be on, ran longer plugs
but im most interested in the best spot to have the spark start at in the combustion chamber
Fresh off the Autolite Techline> double platinum APP-5325 > Iridium> xp-5325 This plug is one range hotter, and has .001 more gap than stock but the 25mm reach> and the same gasket type sealing surface. I myself am still gonna run the "hemi" plug, easier to get, and cheaper. The only thing the tech guy said is watch out for carbon build up, which has been a topic, but he confirmed it would more than likely be fine.
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
The "long reach" plugs come stock on the MSP which is one reason why they are a safe bet.
Protege_MP3_506
Member
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- 2001 Mazda Protege MP3
I'm gonna try this. My car feels like this needs to be a little more peppy. Thanks for the post man
cutting down the threads is a fair idea, that would definitly stop any removal issues from occuring. I'm planning to pull mine this weekend, to see just how much carbon they've acquired. I've put a few thousand miles on them, so it will be interesting to see what is happening. plus I want to verify that the heat range is working out.
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- 99 protege
yea anyone eles?
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Just because folks ask questions or pose possible scenarios does not equal hating, flaming or nay saying. Didn't see anyone really taking it to that level. Question everything is a practical, cautious, calculated, acceptable way of proceeding into the unproven unknown. It seems most were curiously grateful for the reasoned out information that was provided. Subbed for more results............
tweety2300
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- 2001 mazda protege mp3
+1 nobody said it wasn't possible but people are gona be cautious about something that could destroy their engine. Not saying it will but I've seen people try something that someone else said was great and it didn't work out very well. I would like to see others try it
tweety2300
Member
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- 2001 mazda protege mp3
+1 nobody said it wasn't possible but people are gona be cautious about something that could destroy their engine. Not saying it will but I've seen people try something that someone else said was great and it didn't work out very well. I would like to see others try it
Pulled my plugs last night, with ease. Threads that were exposed, looked exactly like they did when i installed them, minus a little blackish color from the combustion gases. Heat range looked great, and I still have no issues. Sorry if I seemed a little touchy, it can be frustrating to be bombarded with questions.lmao, thanks to everyone on this post for their input, and thoughts. These plugs work well. That's all I can add, I haven't had one single issue with these plugs. If I did, I would throw them in the trash. And inform everyone here, to not run them, but that's not the case. Thanks
