fatherpain
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Since getting tuned, it seems like the car has some pops and burbles in 2nd gear under WOT....Then again, it could just be extra wheel hop due to the power increase, ?. A review of the datalog would tell for sure, but I’m a simp and not up to doing that hi tech stuff yet.
Either way, at 40k miles with (7) track days, figured it couldn’t hurt to change spark plugs. Salasko Racing suggested closing the gap to 0.018”
Tools needed to change spark plugs:
- 10mm socket and ratchet
- 14mm thin wall deep spark plug socket
- Long socket extension
- Feeler aka thickness gauge
- Gapping tool of your choice
- (4) Spark plugs. ILZKAR8H8S) (NGK)
I like to disconnect battery (negative first, positive last). This may not really be necessary, but I do it for safety, just in case.
First, remove this 10mm bolt securing the harness.
Unplug all (4) ignition coils.
Press this tab to free the harness.
Push harness back to free up space.
Loosen the 10mm bolts securing ignition coil
Then lift out each coil.
All (4) ignition coils removed. Kept them in the same orientation as found.
Picked up this nifty 14mm spark plug socket from Amazon.
It has prongs inside that grab and hold spark plugs, making removal and installation a breeze. A magnetic socket would work equally well.
Loosen each spark plug. Hold the extension with other hand while doing so.
Then lift each plug out.
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