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Jn2 11-06-2009 11:09 AM

Spark plug gap for 2.8"
 
Like the title says, I'm running NGK 1 step colder plugs(heat range 6). What gap should I change them too? They are iridium, so I know I have to be careful when gapping them.

Mods:
2.8" pulley
60lb injectors
dual pass
frozenboost dual core h/e
knn intake
pacesetter header
modified lsj dp
Megan catback(oval muffler w/magnaflow tip)
ttr poly tranny bushings
ttr poly engine mount

working with vince on my tune, here's what he said:
"There are two things happening here.
*
1)****** It’s still too rich
2)****** The knock sensors are picking up noise the ECM thinks is spark knock and its sending the timing into the basement
*
#2 could be because of #1 though (if it is real knock).*"

I have double checked every wire, gasket and bolt. Mechanical it's all good to go. Just Need to figure this spark knock.

Bl4des 11-06-2009 11:31 AM

use copper plugs they work better but they need to be changed every oil change

Jn2 11-06-2009 12:53 PM

We don't have a copper option, im a 2.2, I have looked and I can't find Cooper plugs.

Illini_06SS 11-06-2009 01:06 PM

2.8" pullies should be 0.035" I believe...

D4u2s0t 11-06-2009 01:08 PM


Originally Posted by Jn2 (Post 4434340)
We don't have a copper option, im a 2.2, I have looked and I can't find Cooper plugs.

aren't the spark plugs interchangeable between models?

ecotecturbo 11-06-2009 01:11 PM

2.8 on a 2.2 thats a risky one.

Jn2 11-06-2009 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by Illini_06SS (Post 4434369)
2.8" pullies should be 0.035" I believe...

K I'll try that. Thanks

Originally Posted by D4u2s0t (Post 4434375)
aren't the spark plugs interchangeable between models?

sorta kinda. Same threading, but the threaded part is longer on mine than the lsj. What's the p# for 2 step colder copper plugs?

Originally Posted by ecotecturbo (Post 4434380)
2.8 on a 2.2 thats a risky one.

yeah, but no risk no reward

mtbrent 11-06-2009 02:06 PM

Are you running LFR6A-11 like alot of other boosted 2.2/2.4's? If so, those are copper plugs. Also, mine lasted 20k before i replaced as preventative maintenance.

edit: yea i can't read apparently as you said iridium in first post! Maybe switch to the coppers I mentioned then, which are also 6 heat range.

Jn2 11-06-2009 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by mtbrent (Post 4434528)
Are you running LFR6A-11 like alot of other boosted 2.2/2.4's? If so, those are copper plugs. Also, mine lasted 20k before i replaced as preventative maintenance.

edit: yea i can't read apparently as you said iridium in first post! Maybe switch to the coppers I mentioned then, which are also 6 heat range.

I'm running:
- LTR6IX-11

they r iridium. Ima swing by vatozone and pick up some copper ones when I get off work. Also got a new tune I got to try

Omnigear 11-06-2009 03:03 PM

the 2.2 in my hhr is deeper
the threads is hella long.
i still dont see no evidence
of changing the coppers every
oil change.

Black SS/SC 06 11-06-2009 06:47 PM

Mine are .032

InfraRedline 11-06-2009 07:46 PM

Mine are 0.032 as well

JapEatr 11-07-2009 09:02 AM

i also run .032, BRK7E Cu

JN2 how much timing are you runnng? Commanded vs. actual?
Do you have aggressive mounts that cause severe vibes? This can be picked up as knock
what is your A/F ratio say? 60s are pretty bad at getting choppy at idle.

damien 11-07-2009 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by JapEatr (Post 4436260)
i also run .032, BRK7E Cu

JN2 how much timing are you runnng? Commanded vs. actual?
Do you have aggressive mounts that cause severe vibes? This can be picked up as knock
what is your A/F ratio say? 60s are pretty bad at getting choppy at idle.

I've seen this first hand caused by poly mounts. Picked it up on an interceptor and verified with HPT.

Jn2 11-07-2009 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by JapEatr (Post 4436260)
i also run .032, BRK7E Cu

JN2 how much timing are you runnng? Commanded vs. actual?
Do you have aggressive mounts that cause severe vibes? This can be picked up as knock
what is your A/F ratio say? 60s are pretty bad at getting choppy at idle.

Yes I do have all solid mounts. So that could be part of it. I recapped my spark plugs to .037...they were at .050 O_o factory falling from ngk...I couldn't find any heat range 7's yesterday. Not in my size, guess I have to order them. Also we did moretuning and my car is running a lot better. Getting 15psi on my 2.8...

16* of timing. Should I run more? I have no way to know iat2's either btw.

advise 11-07-2009 01:17 PM

yup mine are .032 also work well

boostbalt 09-16-2018 01:58 AM

I was having issues with any gap > .035 and boost blowout hesitation, 0.032 feels perfect for a 2.8" pulley. I'll stay at this gap from here out.


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