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Old 02-01-2010, 11:57 PM
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Im currently running the NGK TR6's and have been reading up on the BR6EF and the BR7EF. The projected vs non projected thread im sure you all have seen LOL

Im only spraying a 100 shot pill and i plan to keep it there until a good while down the road.

My question is would it be worth it to switch out the plugs? I experience idle problems now (common ive seen with the tr6's) but would switching plugs help with the stumbling idle?? Also which of these two plugs would be IDEAL for my bolt on Z???

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Originally Posted by z28_YOU_HO
Im currently running the NGK TR6's and have been reading up on the BR6EF and the BR7EF. The projected vs non projected thread im sure you all have seen LOL

Im only spraying a 100 shot pill and i plan to keeping it there until a good while down the road.

My question is would it be worth it to switch out the plugs? I experience idle problems now (common ive seen with the tr6's) but would switching plugs help with the stumbling idle?? Also which of these two plugs would be IDEAL for my bolt on Z???
From what I gather unless you are h/c full bolt ons and 150 or better on the hose, the tr6's would be fine. If you don't plan to up the shot tr6's will work just fine. I ran them for three years with a few bolt ons and a 125 shot.
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Originally Posted by z28_YOU_HO
Im currently running the NGK TR6's and have been reading up on the BR6EF and the BR7EF. The projected vs non projected thread im sure you all have seen LOL

Im only spraying a 100 shot pill and i plan to keeping it there until a good while down the road.

My question is would it be worth it to switch out the plugs? I experience idle problems now (common ive seen with the tr6's) but would switching plugs help with the stumbling idle?? Also which of these two plugs would be IDEAL for my bolt on Z???
The BR6EF's didn't improve my idle over the TR6's, but they sure *felt* better on the spray. I'm spraying a 100 shot as well.

I just swap back over to TR55's when I'm not on the hose. I'll run the BR6EF's permanently when I can tune the car for idle with them in there.
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You shouldnt be having idle problems because of a set of TR6's, something is wrong with your tune. As i mentioned many times before, the TR6's are fine for your setup. If you want to feel more comfortable, go ahead and swap them out.
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Im on the stock tune though The car does seem to be running very rich..think the o2 sensors are shot..Im about due for a plug change anyways so I think im going to switch them out on wednesday...Would the BR7EF or the BR6EF be the best choice??
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A non projected tip plug would be better in conjuction with nitrous. However we have all used TR6 for years. Going to a different plug is not going to improve the issue you are seeing. Your issue sounds like it is in the drivability part of your tune. You need to work on the tunning.
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Originally Posted by z28_YOU_HO
Im on the stock tune though The car does seem to be running very rich..think the o2 sensors are shot..Im about due for a plug change anyways so I think im going to switch them out on wednesday...Would the BR7EF or the BR6EF be the best choice??
Did you not change anything at all? no headers, TB, intake upgrades?
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If you don't have heads and cam and don't plan on changing that anytime soon, get some new tr6's and go get your car tuned affter. With any size shot, you need your car tuned man. If you are not throwing any codes (SES light) then I'd say your 02's are okay. It will drive like a new car after a quality tune.
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Originally Posted by edzsilverss
If you don't have heads and cam and don't plan on changing that anytime soon, get some new tr6's and go get your car tuned affter. With any size shot, you need your car tuned man. If you are not throwing any codes (SES light) then I'd say your 02's are okay. It will drive like a new car after a quality tune.
WRONG... if he is buying new plugs anyway he should put in BR6EF plugs. I know many people have used TR6 plugs for years, but the projected tip plugs ARE NOT THE BEST plug for nitrous in any given heat range.

It's kind of like drinking bathtub gin to get drunk rather than good booze... People have done it for years with no problems, but you catch that one bad instance and everything hits the fan...
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If the o2 sensors are bad it should throw a code..
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Originally Posted by ryarbrough
WRONG... if he is buying new plugs anyway he should put in BR6EF plugs. I know many people have used TR6 plugs for years, but the projected tip plugs ARE NOT THE BEST plug for nitrous in any given heat range.

It's kind of like drinking bathtub gin to get drunk rather than good booze... People have done it for years with no problems, but you catch that one bad instance and everything hits the fan...
I was pointing more towards the lack of a tune and the br6's would do just fine as well and would be a little more safe if sprayed alot.
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BR6EF + Tune = Good To Go
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Whats the part number for a br6ef? I really doubt if I walk into autozone or o reilys they are going to know what I am talking about.
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Originally Posted by TA1364
Whats the part number for a br6ef? I really doubt if I walk into autozone or o reilys they are going to know what I am talking about.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/nitrous-o...reference.html

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