Jn2

iTrader: (1)

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

iTrader: (4)

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

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

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

Illini_06SS

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

D4u2s0t

aren't the spark plugs interchangeable between models?

ecotecturbo

2.8 on a 2.2 thats a risky one.

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

K I'll try that. Thanks
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?
yeah, but no risk no reward

mtbrent

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

iTrader: (1)

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

iTrader: (4)

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

iTrader: (6)

Mine are .032

InfraRedline

iTrader: (4)

Mine are 0.032 as well

JapEatr

iTrader: (9)

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

iTrader: (3)

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

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

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

iTrader: (3)

yup mine are .032 also work well

boostbalt

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.