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Started by avidmotion, April 20, 2019, 01:17:17 AM

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SHOdded

Looking forward to the results!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

18SHO

How long should I wait until I swap plugs from a drive about 2 hours? I usually wait until cars cold but if I had time today has anyone done a swap while motors still a little warm but not hot?
2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

SM105K

You can change them anytime even with the motor blazing hot....it depends on how much heat you can take....
"M" 2013 SHO PP | AJPTurbo E30 Tune | FS HPFP | Stock IC with Ice Water DIY Sprayer | PPE Downpipes | Custom Magnaflow Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete | Derale Upgraded Trans Cooler | Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts| EPP Noisemaker Eliminator | MSD Coil Over Plugs | SP-542's | UPR Dual Valve Catch Can | K&N Drop In | Power Stop Slotted and Drilled Rotors with Stock PP Pads | H&R Springs  | AVS Flush Deflector | 802SHO Custom Splitter | Duraflex Chin Spoiler | Curva Concept C7's | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber | 411 HP and 546 TQ |

"The Fukus" 2013 Focus ST | Boomba BOV | FSWerks Short Shifter | Power Stop Brakes | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber |

18SHO

Quote from: SM105K on April 24, 2019, 02:48:19 PM
You can change them anytime even with the motor blazing hot....it depends on how much heat you can take....

Oh good , wasn't sure if with the aluminum heads there was a necessity for being cold only. I bet hood open for an hour with coils off will make it bearable 
2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

SM105K

Quote from: 18SHO on April 24, 2019, 02:55:38 PM
Quote from: SM105K on April 24, 2019, 02:48:19 PM
You can change them anytime even with the motor blazing hot....it depends on how much heat you can take....

Oh good , wasn't sure if with the aluminum heads there was a necessity for being cold only. I bet hood open for an hour with coils off will make it bearable

If that was the case, nitrous guys wouldn't be pulling plugs directly after runs.  Just make sure you use anti sieze on the threads, and I always use dielectric grease as well.
"M" 2013 SHO PP | AJPTurbo E30 Tune | FS HPFP | Stock IC with Ice Water DIY Sprayer | PPE Downpipes | Custom Magnaflow Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete | Derale Upgraded Trans Cooler | Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts| EPP Noisemaker Eliminator | MSD Coil Over Plugs | SP-542's | UPR Dual Valve Catch Can | K&N Drop In | Power Stop Slotted and Drilled Rotors with Stock PP Pads | H&R Springs  | AVS Flush Deflector | 802SHO Custom Splitter | Duraflex Chin Spoiler | Curva Concept C7's | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber | 411 HP and 546 TQ |

"The Fukus" 2013 Focus ST | Boomba BOV | FSWerks Short Shifter | Power Stop Brakes | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber |

SHOdded

Ideally warm to the touch is warm enough to change plugs in aluminum heads.  Just take your time removing the plugs and installing them to avoid crossthreading.  Antiseize is typically not necessary with modern plugs, if you choose to use, use sparingly so as to not alter torque values.  If you are re-installing the old plugs, definitely use antiseize.

http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/anti-seize-spark-plug-threads/
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

18SHO

Quote from: SHOdded on April 24, 2019, 04:05:49 PM
Ideally warm to the touch is warm enough to change plugs in aluminum heads.  Just take your time removing the plugs and installing them to avoid crossthreading.  Antiseize is typically not necessary with modern plugs, if you choose to use, use sparingly so as to not alter torque values.  If you are re-installing the old plugs, definitely use antiseize.

http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/anti-seize-spark-plug-threads/

Thanks for the replies , I'll probably use a slight dab on upper threads , says on box between 7.2 lb ft to 14 lb ft torque value . 10 lb ft sounds like perfect to me
2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

SHOdded

There is a detailed howto in the ... HOW TO ... section :) should you need more info to look up.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

avidmotion

......so now I am confused, should I upgrade to the sp542 or the sp 580.? Or that new super metal plug and change it a little less often......? Any specific vendor have deals on either plug, 580 vs 542? Thanks leaning towards the sp580 and be done with it. ..
Sp542@.028, windstorm CAI, MSD coils, AO GH TUNE, GH intercooler, All Amsoil, General Gmax-rs summer tires, +PP, PP PADS,EDC rotors, Colinite 476s wax, used PPE DPs, Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete with custom X pipe, Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts|, 3 bar, stock thermostat,  TRACY LEWIS DESIGNED Team RXP, the Original oil separator.

ZSHO

#24
The MOTORCRAFT- SP542 is a better overall Spark plug and 1 step colder spark plugs specially @ this price-point. Z

FYI- The MOTORCRAFT SP534 CYFS12YT3 is the Stock OEM Spark plug which most recently was superseded with the SP580 Iridium spark plug! Z

SP-542- CYFS092YPT $6.11 ea

SP580 -CYFS12YT3 - $7.35 ea

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/motorcraft,SP542,spark+plug,7212

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5931324&jsn=3

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,ignition,spark+plug,7212



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18SHO

Quote from: avidmotion on April 26, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
......so now I am confused, should I upgrade to the sp542 or the sp 580.? Or that new super metal plug and change it a little less often......? Any specific vendor have deals on either plug, 580 vs 542? Thanks leaning towards the sp580 and be done with it. ..

580 same as OEM , 542 one step colder better for more boost and tuned cars
2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

avidmotion

Ok,  I think some sp 542 have my name on them. I am only getting 35,000 out of my iridiums. ...
Sp542@.028, windstorm CAI, MSD coils, AO GH TUNE, GH intercooler, All Amsoil, General Gmax-rs summer tires, +PP, PP PADS,EDC rotors, Colinite 476s wax, used PPE DPs, Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete with custom X pipe, Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts|, 3 bar, stock thermostat,  TRACY LEWIS DESIGNED Team RXP, the Original oil separator.

ZSHO

#27
New Motorcraft SP-542- CYFS-092-YPT Spark plugs arrived today and were gapped very close to 0.030 out of the box. Z  :)




2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

802SHO

Quote from: ZSHO on May 11, 2019, 11:27:39 AM
New Motorcraft SP-542 Spark plugs arrived from www.RockAuto.com all pre-gapped @ 0.028 . Z  :)



Do they all come pre-gapped at .028 or did you ask for them to be pre-gapped for you? 
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ZSHO

#29
Quote from: 802SHO on May 11, 2019, 03:20:07 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on May 11, 2019, 11:27:39 AM
New Motorcraft SP-542 Spark plugs arrived from www.RockAuto.com all pre-gapped @ 0.028 . Z  :)



Do they all come pre-gapped at .028 or did you ask for them to be pre-gapped for you?
I stand corrected and the Gap was closer to 0.030 . Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|