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Old 05-27-2009, 07:28 AM
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Thank you for your advice, the factory plug has few ground electrodes and not adjustable and the box didn't show any specifications- so I have no idea about the gap.

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Originally Posted by silk
Thank you for your advice, the factory plug has few ground electrodes and not adjustable and the box didn't show any specifications- so I have no idea about the gap.

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ALL ground electrodes are adjustable. I would start with a gap of 0.031 (which is probably the default of the plug). I run a gap of 0.026. The smaller the gap, the worse the fuel economy but the more dependable is the spark. Life is a compromise.
 
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Thank you very much.
 
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Originally Posted by jstrat85
you are the man! i paid to get my done. you can save a lot of money!!!!!!!! you are going to love the kit! its out of this world!!!!
Is the kit noisy during idle?
 
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I'm captured by this install
 
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Is the kit noisy during idle?
You can barely hear it at any time.....the only time I hear it at all is when the car is cold at idle but once warmed up...nothing!


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Is the kit noisy during idle?
if you have a noisy sound during idle.. could be the bottom of the sc hitting the frame.. fyi
 
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Old 05-28-2009, 03:17 AM
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Confirm it is a bit noisy when start up, once warm up - just the fan sound (because mine is a convertible). After 2-3 minutes, nothing at all ! I think it sucks in much more air, so definitely need to free up the exhaust to get even better performance.
Now I have the Afterhours sport mufflers, can't hear a thing !
 
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Old 05-28-2009, 03:18 AM
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Hi Stacy,
What spark plugs are you using ?

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Old 05-28-2009, 07:58 AM
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Hi Stacy,
What spark plugs are you using ?

Thanks, silk
Factory plugs so far!

I may have to change them to the copper core ones mentioned above!
I just haven't had any time to play with the car lately.....I have been meaning to do an oil change and document my Durametric readings.
I also received ONE of my smaller supercharger pulleys last week too !!!!
Seems summer is a busy time for me...

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Old 05-29-2009, 12:17 AM
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Hi Stacy,

Factory plugs were fine until you drive the car hard and also the bad fuel in China will cause miss fire.
Looks like you will be busy for a while, do you need new GIAC program with new pulley ? Good luck !!
In mid July, I will be taking a 4,000+kms trip from Shanghai to Zhuhai and back to Shanghai to have a track day with my Hong Kong friends. So I wanna make sure my car is in tip top shape and running at its best !!

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Originally Posted by angldrkns9
if you have a noisy sound during idle.. could be the bottom of the sc hitting the frame.. fyi
I'm familiar with 350Z SC ... They were extremely noisy. I was just wondering!
 
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No noise with this kit !
 
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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
ALL ground electrodes are adjustable. I would start with a gap of 0.031 (which is probably the default of the plug). I run a gap of 0.026. The smaller the gap, the worse the fuel economy but the more dependable is the spark. Life is a compromise.
Picked up these plugs today(NGK #BKR6EK) and they are sitting on my coffee table gapped and ready to go......I will confirm these work,just as soon as I can free up some time!
Also picked some 15W50........figure I may as well change my oil to a heavier weight too!
Just hope that I can 'DIY',rofl!

Stacy
 
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Stacy,

Let us know how the pully swap an analysis goes. Also what tests are you running on you Durametric
 
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