Replacing Spark Plugs on STI

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  1. vtec93accord

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    What up everyone? Im looking into replacing my spark plugs sometime this week and was wondering how long i should be looking at it taking so i can work it into my plans. Its best to go from the top correct instead of trying to get them from under the motor. Im an experienced technician, but just wondering how long it should take? Thanks for the info.
     
    #1 vtec93accord, Mar 9, 2009
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  3. Matt

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    7 days

    just kidding...it'll prolly take you a good 3 hours I'm guessing
     
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    HAHA, i never even thought about searching for How-to or anything, thanks. If its like the directions say, i dont see a way for it to take a good 3 hours. I guess ill see when i end up doing it haha. Thanks for the info.
     
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  5. undrgrndrdr15

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    my very first time it was like half an hour to 45 minutes... shouldnt be bad at all
     
    #5 undrgrndrdr15, Mar 9, 2009
  6. BlackAndBlue

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    matt drinks a yuengling between each plug
     
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  7. Matt

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    just one Jason?

    :p

    it only takes me about an hour for my car. :D
     
    #7 Matt, Mar 9, 2009
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    use 1/4 inch driver after the plug is loose
     
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    about 2 hours is right, just take your time...you don't want to cross thread in the head.
     
    #9 UpSideDownDesi, Mar 10, 2009
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    At most shops. Charge 1 hour.


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    We wouldn't want that happening ;)
     
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  13. Alex

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    What plugs are people recommending these days? I also need to swap out my plugs and up to this point I have been using OEM. I was debating moving to one step colder (#IKH22 as they are already gapped for the STi).
     
    #13 Alex, Mar 11, 2009
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    haven't had a problem with my platinum plugs. would probably use copper for a higher HP build though
     
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    Coppers all the way. Iridiums are nice but not easily gapped.

    I just did mine last night and compression tested the car. Took 2 hours total while drinking Firefly :)
     
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    sure. that's why I said coppers for anything else where you need to run a different gap.

    and iridium != platinum. iridiums are way too expensive for little to no gain IMO (more mileage maybe)
     
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    I was under the impression that coppers should be changed yearly and iridium or plat changed at slightly longer frequency?
     
    #17 Alex, Mar 11, 2009
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    Looks like NKG 1 Step Colder may be the ticket, part #NGK LFR7AIX
     
    #18 Alex, Mar 11, 2009
  19. 07Ltd#767

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    find any good deals on them?
     
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    I will let you know, I take it you are interested?
     
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    ^^^Just in case someone that has no clue that part number is for 2.5L Turbo's only. The 2.0L WRX 02-05 equivalent is BKR7E ;)
     
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    maybe...just entertaining the idea. I'll have everything off in the next few weeks, so it may be easier to change them then, assuming it's worth it.
     
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    Ordering my plugs on Monday.
     
    #23 Alex, Mar 15, 2009
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    I can get iridiums really really cheap, everyone who wants a set just post up and Ill order some tomorrow. I don't remember how much they are but I promise its cheaper than what you are about to pay for them.
     
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  25. vtec93accord

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    Did my plugs tonight finally, wasnt bad at all, took an hour. First time doing them on a Subaru, was pretty easy for the most part.
     
    #25 vtec93accord, Mar 18, 2009
  26. Ben@TTR

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    hellz yeah. I havent changed any with the engine in the car yet lol
     
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