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Started by shonuffntx, July 16, 2014, 03:14:47 PM

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shonuffntx

If I get a lMs stage 3 tune will I need plugs?
2008 gt500kr
2009 gt500 red stripe
2014 sho
2914 gt500
2014 tundra,2009 Yamaha vmax,2012 Yamaha r1

ZSHO

LMS always recommends installing new colder plugs gapped at o.3o and to upgrade the thermostat to a 160 07 170 temp stat so your car stays cooler.


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|

Silkysmooth02

Quote from: shonuffntx on July 16, 2014, 03:14:47 PM
If I get a lMs stage 3 tune will I need plugs?

Nope, the 2014 has the correct plugs.  Just be sure the gap is .030 What part of tx do you live in?  I would suggest the 170 degree thermostat as well.
If ur not first, ur last.......mods: BOV VTA conversion,93 Octane 3 bar tune from Unleashed Tuning,  blue LEDs inside, white outside. 2 JBL GTI Mkii 12" subs, Planet Audio BB2400.1, Big 3, kinetic 1200 deep cycle batt.

shonuffntx

Quote from: Silkysmooth02 on July 16, 2014, 03:32:49 PM
Quote from: shonuffntx on July 16, 2014, 03:14:47 PM
If I get a lMs stage 3 tune will I need plugs?
Nope, the 2014 has the correct plugs.  Just be sure the gap is .030 What part of tx do you live in?  I would suggest the 170 degree thermostat as well.
I am over on the back side of the woodlands fm2978
2008 gt500kr
2009 gt500 red stripe
2014 sho
2914 gt500
2014 tundra,2009 Yamaha vmax,2012 Yamaha r1

ZSHO

All due respect to the member with the answer nope the 14 sho does not need sparkplugs,its an important factor to take in hand and that is the production date of the vehicle,which is found inside the drivers door,cause if your car is a 14 sho it could of been manufactured sometime last year,so take that into cosideration,i would honestly remove one plug and double check to see if they are the new revised version SP-534 and proceed from there.


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|

shoman04

Quote from: Silkysmooth02 on July 16, 2014, 03:32:49 PM
Quote from: shonuffntx on July 16, 2014, 03:14:47 PM
If I get a lMs stage 3 tune will I need plugs?

Nope, the 2014 has the correct plugs.  Just be sure the gap is .030 What part of tx do you live in?  I would suggest the 170 degree thermostat as well.
The SP-534 MotorCraft come pre-gap and FORD (MOTORCRAFT) SAID DO NOT RE-GAP!!!!! My brother-in-laws (who own there on shop) would NOT filler gage to check the new plugs. But the car ran great on a road trip to Tenn. and my gas milage went back up to 25mpg w/4 people and full trunk!!!!!
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

2010SHOtime

Quote from: shoman04 on July 16, 2014, 09:24:39 PM
Quote from: Silkysmooth02 on July 16, 2014, 03:32:49 PM
Quote from: shonuffntx on July 16, 2014, 03:14:47 PM
If I get a lMs stage 3 tune will I need plugs?

Nope, the 2014 has the correct plugs.  Just be sure the gap is .030 What part of tx do you live in?  I would suggest the 170 degree thermostat as well.
The SP-534 MotorCraft come pre-gap and FORD (MOTORCRAFT) SAID DO NOT RE-GAP!!!!! My brother-in-laws (who own there on shop) would NOT filler gage to check the new plugs. But the car ran great on a road trip to Tenn. and my gas milage went back up to 25mpg w/4 people and full trunk!!!!!


They do come pre gapped but not at .30 like it's recommended or at least mine didn't come that way. I bought my plugs couple months back and the sales rep said they are gapped so I should mess with them but when I checked them, they were between .33-.38 but I installed them anyway because I was sure the sales rep knew more than I did. The car ran good but it would idol kinda rough specially when the engine was cold. Yesterday I pulled them out and re gapped them and it feels better than when I bought the car. Idols like it's supposed to now!
2010 SHO 402A non PP. Best time 13.113 @ 105.81
Tuned by Torrie @ Unleashed Tuning, sp534 plugs, 170 t-stat, 3 bar sensor.
2013 explorer (wifeys car)
2002 Orange Camaro SS-sold

SHOdded

I think the warning is there because it's all too easy to damage the center electrode while re-gapping.  Exercise caution, and all should be well.
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!

ZSHO

SHOdded is absolutly correct,that pointy electrode is very fragile,basically like a mass air flow sensor,the electrode is very fragile and can lead to issues if touched.


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|

elund126

Same here. Most of the plugs I bought were different gaps.
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO
Windows Tinted, SP-534, 3-bar, Unleashed Tuning

panther427

Always Check and make sure there close.
2013 SHO

91hybrid

Quote from: Silkysmooth02 on July 16, 2014, 03:32:49 PM
Quote from: shonuffntx on July 16, 2014, 03:14:47 PM
If I get a lMs stage 3 tune will I need plugs?

Nope, the 2014 has the correct plugs.  Just be sure the gap is .030 What part of tx do you live in?  I would suggest the 170 degree thermostat as well.

The updates plug from my understanding is iridium tip in place of platinum tip. It is the same heat range (6#) so if you think the new plug is a colder range, your mistaken. 
2014 SHO -PP, Unleashed Tuned, 3bar, Devils Own 100% meth, PPE catted down pipes, 3rd cat delete, Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust, 170 deg, NGK 7's plugs, hot pipes - White Platinum 401a
418 whp - 513 wlb/ft
non meth 13.11@103.6 (knock limited)
Meth pass 11.991@114.28

panther427

I'm going with the ngk 6510 plugs that torie recommended.  One heat range colder and also the fine wire iridium.  Even though my car is a 13 it was built early and had 512 spark plugs in it.
2013 SHO

ZSHO

My 13 SHO PP was manufactured on 12/12 thats what it said on the drivers door jam,and it came with SP-528,which are platium.


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|