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Old 04-02-2005, 03:45 PM
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we just got some updated spark plugs for the rx8, same part number, parts are different. they have 4 cutouts like the fc/fd plugs now, it should help wih any no start/fouled/flooded plug issues



as an aside has anyone had problems with that here?
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what do the old rx8 plugs look like?
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they look like the race plugs, but in a sane heat range. the new new ones are the same but with 4 cutouts.



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older = gooder
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Do they have those in more than stock heat range yet?
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yes the rx8s have new plugs for the primary only, the color on the end went from white or blue to orange forgot what the trailing color is i thought it was blue anyways plugs have a hotter spark thats all, and damn they aint cheap. but the update is an old one , **** mazda changed them up over a year ago now. but if you ask me i think the whole flooding problem is in the design of the plugs, they fill up with oil, fuel , and carbon cause there so open. i have changed so many plugs now in rx8s its nuts!
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[quote name='TYSON' date='Apr 2 2005, 04:30 PM']Do they have those in more than stock heat range yet?

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6,7,9 are the heat ranges. they seem to be "colder" than the fc/fd plugs, even though the numbers are the same
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never had a problem with my good ol' OE plugs in mine.....I'm sure it's running the older plugs, mine was built in Jun of 03....To me the flooding "problem" is a non issue.
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[quote name='Black8' date='Apr 2 2005, 07:04 PM']never had a problem with my good ol' OE plugs in mine.....I'm sure it's running the older plugs, mine was built in Jun of 03....To me the flooding "problem" is a non issue.

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good! that seems to be our only problem with these things. once they start they are fine
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what is the price differnce between these rx8 plugs and FC/FD plugs?
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