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1990 Nissan 240SX - CA Swap
Depew NY
3-18-2008
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| « Re: Spark Plugs and the Mighty CA (MeanGreenS13) | 6:06 AM 3/29/2008 |
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NGK coppers. Thats what all my friends with turbo cars run. You'll go through them a bit quicker, but they perform well.What's everyone else running?
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MeanGreenS13
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8-20-2005
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| « Re: Spark Plugs and the Mighty CA (articzap) | 6:10 AM 3/29/2008 |
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only other NGK's i really have any experience with is the UR45s... im gonna check back here shortly and see what others say. Thanks for the quick response. I wanna take it down to the shop and throw the coilovers in it today
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rico05
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I have had the best luck with the NGK iriduims. The coppers have worked well for me when I have run them. I get a little better cold starts and throttle response with the iridiums though.
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ca18detgabby
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lake mary fl
2-10-2007
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| « Re: (rico05) | 9:20 AM 3/29/2008 |
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could be an issue of you running too cold a plug? being that you have done so much I would think you were running stupid cold plugs for the nitrous.might your timing need a little help? the I like the Iriduims too.......... you could always try those pluse plugs or w/e they are called. they claim what 11HP gains?
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MeanGreenS13
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Vero Beach FL
8-20-2005
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| « Re: (ca18detgabby) | 9:33 AM 3/29/2008 |
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i went out and bought a set of the coppers. Once the diff and coilovers get in there tonight, ill see how it runs tomorrow. ive got a set of NGK Iridium heat range 7s in there right now (BKR7IEX) and it doesnt seem to like them really well. Itll make a coupkle strong pulls and then fall on its face and sputter like the plugs are fouling out.
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Two-Fortee
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Whitby Ontario
11-7-2007
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| « Re: (MeanGreenS13) | 9:59 AM 3/29/2008 |
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Where did you guys get your plugs from? I'll be in the market soon. Did you get them for an 88 Pulsar Se or what?
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r34 gtr
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Huntsvegas AL
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I'm running Denso copper plugs right now. Had them for ~15k miles and you all know how my car runs so thats saying something. I have always run copper plugs, and so have my friends. I mean, why the hell not? 15k miles and they were under two bucks each?! Those fancy $15/plug iridium things are just a waste of money. Also, those plugs were not around when the CA was designed. It was meant to use those NGK copper plugs. Take that into consideration.
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bias
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Greensboro NC
10-24-2006
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| « Re: (r34 gtr) | 10:44 AM 3/29/2008 |
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Do you have a part number? I may give them a try my next tune up.
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r34 gtr
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Huntsvegas AL
12-29-2002
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I just went into auto zone and asked for plugs for an '88 pulsar. I saw denso on the list and asked for them. I'll get you a part number here in a bit, but currently I don't have a plug wrench.
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bias
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Greensboro NC
10-24-2006
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| « Re: (r34 gtr) | 1:30 PM 3/29/2008 |
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Thanks. What heat range did you go with?
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r34 gtr
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Standard. I'm only running 7psi.
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| « Re: (r34 gtr) | 3:22 PM 3/29/2008 |
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PFR type NGK platinums. heat range will depend on what boost you are running, octane rating etc.
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mbmbmb23
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| « Re: Spark Plugs and the Mighty CA (MeanGreenS13) | 5:34 PM 3/29/2008 |
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BCPR7ES
http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1266421
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boost_boy
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1990 sentra w/ CA18DET
Miami Fl
11-14-2002
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| « Re: (MeanGreenS13) | 6:13 PM 3/29/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by MeanGreenS13 » | | i went out and bought a set of the coppers. Once the diff and coilovers get in there tonight, ill see how it runs tomorrow. ive got a set of NGK Iridium heat range 7s in there right now (BKR7IEX) and it doesnt seem to like them really well. Itll make a coupkle strong pulls and then fall on its face and sputter like the plugs are fouling out. |
Too cold of a plug! The BCPR6ES-11s are the way to go for those living under the 400hp mark. I wasn't impressed with the iridiums, so I scrapped some and sold the rest. Dee
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8-30-2006
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| « Re: (boost_boy) | 7:11 PM 3/29/2008 |
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I'm been using NGK Iridium 7's for over a year now....and no problems with fouling or anything @ 15 psi on a t25g. I may get some iridium 6's next as the 7's are probably an overkill for my hp level. I think I paid under 7 each from http://www.sparkplugs.com which is a bonus, because I'm still use to paying for 8 plugs on my old "2 plugs per cyl" ca18et.Also, someone mentioned to use plugs for a ca18de pulsar? Don't know if there is a difference, but I'm pretty sure I'm using spark plug part numbers for a s12 ca18et....as mentioned in the "part number/ cross over" section. I'll have to pull a plug and verify
Modified by RS12Turbo at 7:26 PM 3/29/2008
 
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MeanGreenS13
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Vero Beach FL
8-20-2005
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| « Re: (RS12Turbo) | 10:11 PM 3/29/2008 |
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got sidetracked... got ambitious and put the VLSD in tonight... set timing a little better and was able to get into boost... woooo this thing is gonna pull like a raped ape hahahasaw about 8psi before it started cracking up. Ill put the new coppers in in the AM and see what happens, if not, got some 6s on the way aswell phil
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float_6969
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Topeka Kansas
8-26-2002
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Are you sure it's the plugs and not a weak ignitor/coilpack/ground? I've had iridiums(BCPR7EIX-11) in my car for like 3 years now, still runs/drives/starts great.
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themadscientist
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| « Re: (float_6969) | 4:36 AM 3/30/2008 |
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I've run cheap *** autolites with no trouble, those meteor rock plugs should do fine.
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MeanGreenS13
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Vero Beach FL
8-20-2005
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| « Re: (themadscientist) | 5:06 AM 3/30/2008 |
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one of the plugs was ****ed up when i pulled it out this morning, Ive gotta run back to my house to get the title for the car and the rest of the rollcage since i have someone coming to look at it, ill let you knwo for sure, last night it was pullin pretty good untill about 6500 if you rolled into it...its doing the same thing my SR did with a ****ed up plug... if you STAB it, youll break up by 3500-4000, if you roll into it, itll last longer but still break up
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NissanTouge87
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1992 CA18 S13 hatch, 1992 pignose nissan pickup
Traverse City MI
6-13-2006
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| « Re: (MeanGreenS13) | 7:45 PM 4/1/2008 |
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I personally run E3 plugs..i bought them because i was fouling all 4 plugs after 3 cranks..put them in, theyve never fouled since..still in my first set and i was overfueling so bad i was getting 11mpg and blowing flames like it was my job
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rico05
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6-23-2003
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Well, I just pulled my iridiums and they were fouled after two weeks, and one was cracked. I swapped in a set of V-Powers and it is running great again!
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themadscientist
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| « Re: (rico05) | 9:49 PM 4/1/2008 |
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Has anyone stopped to think that fouled plugs might not be the fault of the plugs?
Spark plugs are not complex items despite what marketing would have you believe. If you are running the correct heat range plugs with the correct gap, your coils are healthy, your mixture correct and the motor not blowing oil you will not have fouled or damaged plugs, any plugs.
Before damning the plugs and buying $20 a pop superduperwhizbangkryptonite plugs fix the real problem.
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MeanGreenS13
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Vero Beach FL
8-20-2005
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| « Re: (themadscientist) | 9:00 AM 4/2/2008 |
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uhhh duh! thats why i went to 6's and im no longer fouling them out  i DID think of that =)
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Red93coupe
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1993 CA powered Coupe
Hastings MN
2-21-2007
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| « Re: (MeanGreenS13) | 11:08 AM 4/2/2008 |
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I run BKR7EIX-11 I change them every two oil changes, I'm a good employee-instead of paying for them I warranty them out and get a new set LOL!!! 
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new200guy
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1990 Nissan 200sx
Hoechstadt
12-3-2006
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| « Re: (r34 gtr) | 11:24 AM 4/2/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by r34 gtr » | | Also, those plugs were not around when the CA was designed. It was meant to use those NGK copper plugs. Take that into consideration. |
CA motor was actually meant to run platinum plugs from the factory.
You appear to be lost, this is the rust section, the flat cap and slippers area is what I think you were looking for!!
1990 S13 200SX w/ Buddy Club Spec II exhaust, modded airbox, Garrett GT2554R turbo, SAAB 9000 2.3 Turbo IC, stage 1 chip and boost controller set at 15psi
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Giallo spyder met
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2-15-2007
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NGK ,BCP7ET
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r34 gtr
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Well I guess I got pwnt. Learn something new every day I guess!
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mbmbmb23
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| « Re: (Giallo spyder met) | 2:10 PM 4/2/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Giallo spyder met » | | NGK ,BCP7ET |
That part number isnt available on the USDM NGK website, but the Denso crossover part (K22PB) according to this site: http://www.globaldenso.com/PLU....html
can be found here http://www.helmarparts.com/Sho...K22PB for $1.20 usd each. Also, it looks like the PFR6A11 (platinum heat range 6, pregapped to 1.1mm) is CA18DE (pulsar NX SE) oem equipment and also used in many other Nissan apps (CA/RB).
http://www.ngk.com/results_fitment.asp?pid=PFR6A11 I tried to find whether or not the CA came with heat range 7 plugs in any OEM form but couldn't find that listed. Maybe the euro version did. -m
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Two-Fortee
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Whitby Ontario
11-7-2007
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| « Re: (mbmbmb23) | 8:45 PM 4/2/2008 |
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I'm runningngk iridiums iirc. Seem to work fine.
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khai01
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1989 nissan 240sx Silvia
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7-28-2006
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| « Re: (float_6969) | 10:03 AM 7/19/2008 |
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what's is the mods you had on? How much boost you are running? I am looking to have a set of iridium for my. 17lb boost, t28, 400cc, intake plenum, powerFC tuned, 300 rwh. Thanks
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MeanGreenS13
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Vero Beach FL
8-20-2005
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| « Re: (khai01) | 5:20 AM 7/20/2008 |
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dude this thread is so old, its not even funny i dont remember what color boxers i wore last week, let alone the 3 different configurations the CA has been though already, sorry
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float_6969
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Hey, at least he's searching!!! You can go to NGK's website, or sparkplugs.com and get the part number for the plugs.
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MeanGreenS13
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| « Re: (float_6969) | 11:10 AM 7/20/2008 |
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true
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Giallo spyder met
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| « Re: (MeanGreenS13) | 9:15 AM 7/23/2008 |
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Bosch f2cs
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MeanGreenS13
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| « Re: (Giallo spyder met) | 4:23 AM 7/24/2008 |
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someone needs to lock this thread, its old and un needed anymore
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