Spark Plugs for Comptech Supercharger

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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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Spark Plugs for Comptech Supercharger

Hi guys,

Just picked up a supercharger for a Automatic 2005 Acura TL and wondering if I should stick with regular spark plugs or should I go with one step colder plugs. I also want to be able to drive my car without the supercharger if need be.

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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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what?

if you want to drive without the supercharger, Dont install it.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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Not sure if OP understands how a SC works .. or if he's wanting to run colder plugs just for the heck of it while the SC becomes a paperweight on his garage floor.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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1) One step cooler is only detrimental to the spark plug if detrimental at all.
2) Without a proper tune and proper safeguards against knock, you're going to have a bad time.. mmmkay. S/C kit isn't slap on and go as many would like you to believe.
3) AT transmission..

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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:55 AM
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No no no... apparently I wasn't clear. Let me rephrase

1 - If I install supercharger do I NEED to change the spark plugs that are currently in my car to colder plugs.

2- If I do need colder plugs and the supercharger breaks, stops working, needs maintenance etc, and I remove the supercharger, then do I also need to change the colder plugs back to regular plugs.


Thank ya
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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supporting mods; do you need them? no, but it helps support and provide power.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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The CT kit literally comes with spark plugs. That should answer your questions.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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Yes you must use colder plugs with SC or pre ignition is possible from the plug electrode or ground strap glowing red hot, no you do not need to take them out if you remove the SC they will just get dirty faster and possibly foul out,
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