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Old 01-05-2007, 04:16 PM
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Right plug torque?

I am about to install the stage 3 outmotoring ignition kit (with colder plugs) and a 15% SC pulley, I think I have everything figured out except the plugs. Should they be torqued to a specific setting or just reasonably tight? any input would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 01-05-2007, 04:20 PM
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20 ft/lb
 
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Old 01-05-2007, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 06_SuprCooper
...I have everything figured out except the plugs. Should they be torqued to a specific setting or just reasonably tight?
20 Ft. Lbs. Cold.

Use a good torque wrench and check them regularly. I change my oil every 5000 miles and use that time to check the plugs for tightness. There have been a bunch of folks that have had their plugs loosen and get ejected from the engine destroying the plug threads in the process.

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