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Originally posted by Rogerm60:
Platinum is not recomended for high boost as the platinum tips can fall off into the engine.
Well what is "HIGH BOOST" defined as? The lightning uses platinums and it is as high as most contours go, so I just used plats and had great luck.
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Originally posted by Stazi:
NGK make Iridium plugs to if you MUST have them (and they are only $6 each - much cheaper than Denso). I had them on my car and they didn't feel any diffrent, really. I am now using the cold Motorcraft plugs that Demon suggested. I forget the number, but I had to order them special.
When I install the turbo I will be using NGK TR6's though.
If you want I still have the iridiums and can send to you for $10, if you wann try them. They are still perfectly fine.
I ran Tr6's for two years, and STILL have them in the tool box. They look fine,; good plugs.
I also run the plats as stated above and they are a bit better on overall hot/cold-winter/summer driveability I think. No problems and I assume Ray isn't having any problems still. Anyway, they are stock plugs so the ignition system runs just like stock so that is a plus.
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'06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black
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Originally posted by ContourPower:
Ok I was wrong. NGK builds good plugs. bosch sucks at iridium.
that is all, and I'm sorry that i brought up a 3 year old discussion.
stupid pete.
-Tim 
Ha! YOu suck. I hate getting suckered into an ancient post because I didn't read the date.
lol
Bad Tim
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Autolite just came out with an iridium plug. Around $7 a plug.
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TR6s here, too- almost 15k miles on them, they look great... Tuned up to 342fwhp, just got my SVT cams to replace the 3L/Mazda 6 combo that ran out of steam around 4500RPMs...  
400fwhp should be reachable with the SVTs in there... I know the turbo's up to it, and I know the engine will hold.
Dan G. and his Cougar
Forged internal (Diamond & Pauter) full 3L, "Monster" Kinger F/I cut & P&P, T3/4 60 trim .82A/R ADC turbo, SPEC Stage 3, Torsen, Greddy Profec-B SPEC II, Apex'i Timer, Lots of Gauges!
Used to have: 3.0L SVT hybrid
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Originally posted by DanG:
TR6s here, too- almost 15k miles on them, they look great... Tuned up to 342fwhp, just got my SVT cams to replace the 3L/Mazda 6 combo that ran out of steam around 4500RPMs...
400fwhp should be reachable with the SVTs in there... I know the turbo's up to it, and I know the engine will hold.
D'oh - you were warned!!!
Oh yeah, I am going to run TR6's too. (THey're gapped and installed) 
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Bull$h!t! Those cams were RECOMMENDED to me by a noted member of both boards. I'm a mechanic, not an engine theorist... So I took it at face value!
Caveat emptor.
Dan G. and his Cougar
Forged internal (Diamond & Pauter) full 3L, "Monster" Kinger F/I cut & P&P, T3/4 60 trim .82A/R ADC turbo, SPEC Stage 3, Torsen, Greddy Profec-B SPEC II, Apex'i Timer, Lots of Gauges!
Used to have: 3.0L SVT hybrid
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Originally posted by DanG:
TR6s here, too- almost 15k miles on them, they look great... Tuned up to 342fwhp, just got my SVT cams to replace the 3L/Mazda 6 combo that ran out of steam around 4500RPMs...
And if you find those to one day be insufficient for you, don't forget there are other options:
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 How much, where to get, and what are the specs? Should I be checking out the Noble boards???
Dan G. and his Cougar
Forged internal (Diamond & Pauter) full 3L, "Monster" Kinger F/I cut & P&P, T3/4 60 trim .82A/R ADC turbo, SPEC Stage 3, Torsen, Greddy Profec-B SPEC II, Apex'i Timer, Lots of Gauges!
Used to have: 3.0L SVT hybrid
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Originally posted by DanG:
Bull$h!t! Those cams were RECOMMENDED to me by a noted member of both boards. I'm a mechanic, not an engine theorist... So I took it at face value!
Caveat emptor.
Who Demon? Put some sweet MTL in the trans too? 
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