Spark Plug Change

cgreiner · 08-31-2008, 03:50 PM

I just purchased new Bosch Platinum 4 plugs and want to install as I was having some issues from a ancient plug. Does anyone have a torque spec for install on a 87 turbo ?

btwilson86 · 08-31-2008, 05:35 PM

I don't know if those plugs are to be used with our vehicles, but to install plugs use 16mm Plug Wrench and torque to 13 ft-lb as stated in the TSRM

carfanatic89 · 09-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Im currently using the bosch platium 4 plugs and I like them there is something that is messed up with my car before the upgrade but I did noticed a definate hp increase. I also got some ngk wires and those also help alot.

Stupra · 09-02-2008, 08:23 AM

A little late but I'm pretty sure you don't want to use platinum plugs in the turbo supra. Apparantly they burn TOO hot. This is just what i've been told from a few reliable resources

Chambers · 09-02-2008, 04:14 PM

Yea, I would never run any Bosch plugs in a Supra of any kind, go for some NGK Iridiums, they will be a little more expensive but well worth it, they are high quality plugs. I don't have Iridiums but I have their regular plugs and set of their wires, they are both great!!

Good luck.

Grandavi · 09-02-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chambers

Yea, I would never run any Bosch plugs in a Supra of any kind, go for some NGK Iridiums, they will be a little more expensive but well worth it, they are high quality plugs. I don't have Iridiums but I have their regular plugs and set of their wires, they are both great!!

Good luck.

Be very careful with Iridiums. The slide gappers will damage them as they are soft. (that's the warning I had with them) But definitely go with Iridiums.

supraman62 · 09-16-2008, 04:33 PM

Are iridiums OK for NA Supras?

Chambers · 09-16-2008, 07:58 PM

Yea, the NA will run them nicely.

Mahonri · 09-16-2008, 09:20 PM

What about the E3's with diamond fire technology? Im not sure since I have not looked them up for the supra, but what I was told from a friend that races old school muscle, they work like a charm and have really nice power increases. e3sparkplugs

Update: They do have them for all years/models for the Supra. Interesting comparison that the series "Horsepower" did between the E3's and I'm not sure of the other brand.

Grandavi · 09-16-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahonri

What about the E3's with diamond fire technology? Im not sure since I have not looked them up for the supra, but what I was told from a friend that races old school muscle, they work like a charm and have really nice power increases. e3sparkplugs

Update: They do have them for all years/models for the Supra. Interesting comparison that the series "Horsepower" did between the E3's and I'm not sure of the other brand.

Im not an expert, but I believe that platinum spark plugs will perform as well as E3's, so the E3 should be ok for a Supra, however, I dont know if they will outperform the Iridiums...

08-31-2008, 03:50 PM	#1
cgreiner 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 63	Spark Plug Change I just purchased new Bosch Platinum 4 plugs and want to install as I was having some issues from a ancient plug. Does anyone have a torque spec for install on a 87 turbo ?

08-31-2008, 05:35 PM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I don't know if those plugs are to be used with our vehicles, but to install plugs use 16mm Plug Wrench and torque to 13 ft-lb as stated in the TSRM __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

09-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
carfanatic89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Waco Posts: 164	Im currently using the bosch platium 4 plugs and I like them there is something that is messed up with my car before the upgrade but I did noticed a definate hp increase. I also got some ngk wires and those also help alot. __________________ Supra Engine Powered Dragster

09-02-2008, 04:14 PM	#5
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Yea, I would never run any Bosch plugs in a Supra of any kind, go for some NGK Iridiums, they will be a little more expensive but well worth it, they are high quality plugs. I don't have Iridiums but I have their regular plugs and set of their wires, they are both great!! Good luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

09-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#8
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Yea, the NA will run them nicely. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

09-02-2008, 08:23 AM	#4
Stupra Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 37	A little late but I'm pretty sure you don't want to use platinum plugs in the turbo supra. Apparantly they burn TOO hot. This is just what i've been told from a few reliable resources

09-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#7
supraman62 Stock Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 18	Are iridiums OK for NA Supras?

09-16-2008, 09:20 PM	#9
Mahonri Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 34	What about the E3's with diamond fire technology? Im not sure since I have not looked them up for the supra, but what I was told from a friend that races old school muscle, they work like a charm and have really nice power increases. e3sparkplugs Update: They do have them for all years/models for the Supra. Interesting comparison that the series "Horsepower" did between the E3's and I'm not sure of the other brand. Last edited by Mahonri; 09-16-2008 at 09:30 PM.

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