Hello all,
I have been looking all over the board for an answer to my question. I did not want to post a question if I did not have to. After not being able to find what I was looking for, I finally contacted a NGK technical support representative. I figured there are more people wondering this same questions I had. So I figured I would post them up here for all of us to have clarification on.
Below is the email I sent NGK with the response from the tech rep. I don't know if this should be pinned or not but I figured the validity of this response is stronger than hear-say.
My Message:
"VehicleType: Motorcycle
Make: Suzuki
Model: GSX1300R
Year: 2007
Engine Type: 1300CC DOHC 4cyl
Comments: Hi,
My question is about your product, NGK Iridium IX CR9EIX. I own a 2007 Suzuki
Hayabusa (GSX1300R) which I will be replacing my OEM spark plugs with the
CR9EIX. My question is in two parts.
Question one is pertaining to applying anti-seize lube to the threads of the
spark plug upon installation. Is this required with your product, or just a
recommendation?
Question two is about gapping the spark plugs. Is this a requirement or a
recommendation?
Please include as much information as you can to help better my understanding on
this topic.
V/R
Rob"
Response:
"Hello,
With all NGK plugs its recommended to install the plugs dry, especially on the
small 10mm diameter plugs like this one. Our plugs have a special Zinc metal
plating on them that's designed to resist corrosion and prevent seizure to the
cylinder head. Just be sure to tighten the plugs to 7.2-8.7lb-ft or use the
angle method listed on the box and you'll be good to go.
For this application the recommended gap is .028" and the CR9EIX is factory set
to .032" so you may want to close the gap for the best performance and longest
service life. When gapping an iridium plug be sure not to apply any pressure to
the center electrode, only the ground electrode (j-piece) should be touched.
Hope this helps, thank you.
Regards,
Brandon Peeler
Technical Support Representative
Aftermarket Division
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC.
46929 Magellan Dr.
Wixom, MI 48393
http://my.artoffast.com/NGKTECH"
So there you have it. I hope this provides clarification for those of us out there that had this same question in mind.
V/R
Rob
I have been looking all over the board for an answer to my question. I did not want to post a question if I did not have to. After not being able to find what I was looking for, I finally contacted a NGK technical support representative. I figured there are more people wondering this same questions I had. So I figured I would post them up here for all of us to have clarification on.
Below is the email I sent NGK with the response from the tech rep. I don't know if this should be pinned or not but I figured the validity of this response is stronger than hear-say.
My Message:
"VehicleType: Motorcycle
Make: Suzuki
Model: GSX1300R
Year: 2007
Engine Type: 1300CC DOHC 4cyl
Comments: Hi,
My question is about your product, NGK Iridium IX CR9EIX. I own a 2007 Suzuki
Hayabusa (GSX1300R) which I will be replacing my OEM spark plugs with the
CR9EIX. My question is in two parts.
Question one is pertaining to applying anti-seize lube to the threads of the
spark plug upon installation. Is this required with your product, or just a
recommendation?
Question two is about gapping the spark plugs. Is this a requirement or a
recommendation?
Please include as much information as you can to help better my understanding on
this topic.
V/R
Rob"
Response:
"Hello,
With all NGK plugs its recommended to install the plugs dry, especially on the
small 10mm diameter plugs like this one. Our plugs have a special Zinc metal
plating on them that's designed to resist corrosion and prevent seizure to the
cylinder head. Just be sure to tighten the plugs to 7.2-8.7lb-ft or use the
angle method listed on the box and you'll be good to go.
For this application the recommended gap is .028" and the CR9EIX is factory set
to .032" so you may want to close the gap for the best performance and longest
service life. When gapping an iridium plug be sure not to apply any pressure to
the center electrode, only the ground electrode (j-piece) should be touched.
Hope this helps, thank you.
Regards,
Brandon Peeler
Technical Support Representative
Aftermarket Division
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC.
46929 Magellan Dr.
Wixom, MI 48393
http://my.artoffast.com/NGKTECH"
So there you have it. I hope this provides clarification for those of us out there that had this same question in mind.
V/R
Rob