ZEX N2O Spark Plugs Overheating and or Detonating???
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I currently sqeezing NX Wet Kit (50shot) on my ride and I got the ZEX Spark Plugs Part# 82003 (Turbo and Nitrous Application) and I used a full tank of gas and a whole bottle of N2O 2 weeks ago, while using the ZEX spark plugs I noticed some really rough start, rough idles and little backfires, so I thought it's normal...
And this week when I start my ride, it seems like when I turn the key to start, it had this 1sec delay before it actually starts, so I thought it's normal, about 3 days later my CEL goes off, I took the ECU fuse to reset, but after about 20min driving my CEL goes off again... I took the ECU fuse again one last time but it didn't fix that problem...
So yesterday I changed my spark plugs (pictures below) and either it's overheating, is it because this week Las Vegas weather reached 100+ and 2weeks ago it was only low 80s?, or the spark plugs are P.O.S. and is Detonating?
I got my DensoIridium IK20 spark plugs back and it starts quicker now, the idles smoother, and I got rid of that CEL...
If you guys running Nox please let me know what type of spark plugs you guys using, how long you used them, part numbers and some feedbacks please!... and where to buy!
Thanks for the help you guys!
And this week when I start my ride, it seems like when I turn the key to start, it had this 1sec delay before it actually starts, so I thought it's normal, about 3 days later my CEL goes off, I took the ECU fuse to reset, but after about 20min driving my CEL goes off again... I took the ECU fuse again one last time but it didn't fix that problem...
So yesterday I changed my spark plugs (pictures below) and either it's overheating, is it because this week Las Vegas weather reached 100+ and 2weeks ago it was only low 80s?, or the spark plugs are P.O.S. and is Detonating?
I got my DensoIridium IK20 spark plugs back and it starts quicker now, the idles smoother, and I got rid of that CEL...
If you guys running Nox please let me know what type of spark plugs you guys using, how long you used them, part numbers and some feedbacks please!... and where to buy!
Thanks for the help you guys!
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look here
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...08#post1759908
mine seem to be still working fine, i do notice a little less power running all motor and no N2O on them specially when its hot outside. but ive no CEL's or starting problems. But as far as the way they look, id say they are similar to yours in color from the burn.
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...08#post1759908
What Spark Plugs are you running with N2O. I would like to see brand of N2O kit, hp setting, and what brand and part number of spark plug if you have it, and how do you rate the plugs? I called NX Express today and they recomended these:
NGK's Part # R5671A-8
NGK's Part # R5671A-8
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yeah I've seen that thread...
I'm running the ZEX Nitrous and Turbo Spark Plugs, they are great on high RPM and or squeezing N2O but my CEL's going off, and it's misfiring...
that NGK Spark Plugs 2 steps colder? and you think how long can the NGKs last until you change them?
Thanks man, much appreciated!
I'm running the ZEX Nitrous and Turbo Spark Plugs, they are great on high RPM and or squeezing N2O but my CEL's going off, and it's misfiring...
that NGK Spark Plugs 2 steps colder? and you think how long can the NGKs last until you change them?
Thanks man, much appreciated!
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ivce only had them for about 3,000 miles ? not sure if its only 2 steps or not. they are the ones they recommended to me so i gave them a try...
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damn it!!!
I just swapped my ZEX Spark Plugs (#82003) again and the friggin CEL went off again!
I only got less than 300 Miles on the spark plugs, finished 10Lb of N2O, and a full tank of gas 91octane...
I was using the Denso IK20s and I had no problem with the CEL...
Anybody know's wat ta hell's going on?
I just swapped my ZEX Spark Plugs (#82003) again and the friggin CEL went off again!
I only got less than 300 Miles on the spark plugs, finished 10Lb of N2O, and a full tank of gas 91octane...I was using the Denso IK20s and I had no problem with the CEL...
Anybody know's wat ta hell's going on?
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hey man im runnin th ZEX kit and the ZEX plugs, ive had them for 9 months now and everything is cool. only difference is im runnin a DRY shot, ??
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I dunno what's wrong but everytime I put the zex spark plugs (Part# 82003) my CEL goes off!
I kinda like it too, it pulls really hard when I got it on...
but i'm using the regular IK20s now and seems like I don't have any signs of detonation... the pull is not as hard as the zex but... this will do... I only squeeze every other day anyway...
and now i'm selling my NEX and Purge Kit... i'm boosting soon
I kinda like it too, it pulls really hard when I got it on...but i'm using the regular IK20s now and seems like I don't have any signs of detonation... the pull is not as hard as the zex but... this will do... I only squeeze every other day anyway...
and now i'm selling my NEX and Purge Kit... i'm boosting soon
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