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Vitamin M 11-01-2016 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KiwiFlavor (Post 3090504)
That's why they have plug gappers. And oh idk, it seems like everyone is having good luck with them.

I too am having very good luck with my OEM gap plugs. Because going back to the original poster and he is not running any crazy mods so OEM gap and plugs are probably best because hard to imagine tthis forum has found out things that mazda engineers missed. Very hard to believe.

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stockms3 11-01-2016 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PurplFox (Post 3090508)
You verify using feeler gauges.
You know that precision measurement tool, for measuring clearance.

But we are not NGK employees how can we know how to use such an advanced tool. Only real experienced people as Vitamin M know how to really check plugs....he can look at them and just measure with his precise vision. Then, he professionally checks the logs, and knows that his gaps are perfect.

We are such amateurs I think I'm going to sign up to one of those mechanic schools so I can learn how to change oil for $10 an hour.

Vitamin M 11-01-2016 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PurplFox (Post 3090508)
You verify using feeler gauges.
You know that precision measurement tool, for measuring clearance.

Yes sir that something you use to check. How about when you have to close the gap. How are you gonna do that to 5 thou tolerance.. Since you say preciision measuremnt tool i am also assuming you calibrate that tool with your mititoyo gauge blocks every year as per lab standarts... Lol. Sure you do.

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stockms3 11-01-2016 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vitamin M (Post 3090509)
I too am having very good luck with my OEM gap plugs. Because going back to the original poster and he is not running any crazy mods so OEM gap and plugs are probably best because hard to imagine tthis forum has found out things that mazda engineers missed. Very hard to believe.

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You lost all credibility. You don't know jack shit. Go post on facebook.

Vitamin M 11-01-2016 11:05 AM

I trust the factory pre gapping... If i do have an issue i replace them. My car has been good. I will rest here. Obv we disagree. Thats ok. But you dont just insult the other peorson because thats no argument. Thats childish...

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KiwiFlavor 11-01-2016 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vitamin M (Post 3090509)
I too am having very good luck with my OEM gap plugs. Because going back to the original poster and he is not running any crazy mods so OEM gap and plugs are probably best because hard to imagine tthis forum has found out things that mazda engineers missed. Very hard to believe.

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If I remember correctly, pretty sure it was documented here too, that Mazda change their gap on their service manual.

PapaBone 11-01-2016 11:13 AM

Someone say Gaps?

http://i.imgur.com/Tk1VOdo.gif

KiwiFlavor 11-01-2016 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaBone (Post 3090524)

My gap is better https://media1.giphy.com/media/i2vhj...BC/200w.gif#36

Bautista 11-01-2016 11:50 AM

Should i run ngk 1 step colder with just an AP the rest is bone stock?

PurplFox 11-01-2016 11:54 AM

@Bautista; Stock plug, at the recommended gap.

Bautista 11-01-2016 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PurplFox (Post 3090534)
@Bautista; Stock plug, at the recommended gap.

Around when should i get one step colder?

KiwiFlavor 11-01-2016 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bautista (Post 3090537)
Around when should i get one step colder?

http://i.imgur.com/8NOVI8d.jpg

Thor Hammer 11-01-2016 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitamin M (Post 3090509)
I too am having very good luck with my OEM gap plugs. Because going back to the original poster and he is not running any crazy mods so OEM gap and plugs are probably best because hard to imagine tthis forum has found out things that mazda engineers missed. Very hard to believe.

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Install some Denso's without gapping. Then let us know how it goes.

In b4 spark blowout.

Vitamin M 11-01-2016 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor Hammer (Post 3090542)
Install some Denso's without gapping. Then let us know how it goes.

In b4 spark blowout.

He is running almost stock set up... There is no relevance to that comment.

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PurplFox 11-01-2016 01:24 PM

One step colder when your tuner recommends you to, or when you are running closer to 325HP or better.

Thor Hammer 11-01-2016 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitamin M (Post 3090544)
He is running almost stock set up... There is no relevance to that comment.

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Um, I realize that. My comment was directed at you......

texasboy21 11-01-2016 07:39 PM

This thread is ridiculous. Not checking that gap is just silly. Why would you NOT check the gap to ensure it's correct?

You don't need NASA to calibrate your feeler gaige or check the gap.. Youll know easily enough if you're in the ballpark or need to adjust.

Not checking the condition or accuracy of any part that is to be installed is just idiotic.

StevenW 11-03-2016 10:47 AM

This thread is great. Vitamin probably isn't pushing the power the rest of you guys are and thus does not see bad gap affect his logs. Hell, I've just got bolt ons, e33 and meth...still check and gap my plugs.

Vitamin M 11-03-2016 11:02 AM

Yesterday i decided to pull my plugs just for the fuck of it and used a feeler gauge.(even tho never missfired and i constantly monitor A/F, knock and boost and boosted air temp.) what i found to ky surprise is that the plugs were all gapped at 28. Even tho i believe they market them as oem 32 gap. Did not have to adjust and was pleasantly surprised that thr gap was spot on. I did waste time i feel like. Because stevenW is right. I am running almost stock set up.

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