Ngk spark plug torque specs

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 10:12 AM

So im in the process of changing my ug to NGK. I can't see to find the torque specs for the plugs. I know you shouldn't use anti seize but need torque specs.

gotswap · 03-10-2021, 10:20 AM

why no anti seize?

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gotswap

why no anti seize?

Plugs come with a special coating on them already. If you install new plugs and take them out to inspect maybe you can put some anti seize back on.

FoundNemo · 03-10-2021, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 20Bluezl1

So im in the process of changing my ug to NGK. I can't see to find the torque specs for the plugs. I know you shouldn't use anti seize but need torque specs.

Do not gap them. Torque spec is 15 lb ft. No mention in the manual of anti-seize.

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FoundNemo

Do not gap them. Torque spec is 15 lb ft. No mention in the manual of anti-seize.

Do they mention what the factory gap is on the manual?

h018871 · 03-10-2021, 01:42 PM

0.040" is what I have in my notes
Can't remember for sure if that number came from the manual or not, I don't have a manual to verify......

EDIT: My notes were wrong, corrected post to show 0.040 (really 0.037-0.040 inches)

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by h018871

0.030 is what I have in my notes
Can't remember for sure if that number came from the manual or not, I don't have a manual to verify......

I read .040 on one of the threads here. That is why I'm trying to verify to make sure. I haven't checked what the gap on the NGK plugs are.

ember1205 · 03-10-2021, 05:12 PM

My understanding is that it's generally recommended to not use anti-seize on anything that has to be torqued to specific values because it can interfere with a proper torque reading. Anti-seize works like a lubricant and will reduce the amount of friction between the parts. If you torque "to spec", it will typically be too tight and/or will not remain as tight as it should.

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

My understanding is that it's generally recommended to not use anti-seize on anything that has to be torqued to specific values because it can interfere with a proper torque reading. Anti-seize works like a lubricant and will reduce the amount of friction between the parts. If you torque "to spec", it will typically be too tight and/or will not remain as tight as it should.

Correct

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 05:36 PM

Anyone have a manual so we can verify the plug gap specs?

gotswap · 03-10-2021, 07:14 PM

Everything I work on gets anti seize when more than 1 metal type is involved. No exceptions

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 07:35 PM

Just a little update my NGK LTR7IX-116510 are factory gapped at .040. Sonit sure if I leave them like that are if I need to change them.

Camaro1973 · 03-10-2021, 07:54 PM

The gap is .040 stock. Any different would be based on amount of boost your running.

20Bluezl1 · 03-10-2021, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro1973

The gap is .040 stock. Any different would be based on amount of boost your running.

03-10-2021, 10:12 AM	#1
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	Ngk spark plug torque specs So im in the process of changing my ug to NGK. I can't see to find the torque specs for the plugs. I know you shouldn't use anti seize but need torque specs.

03-10-2021, 10:20 AM	#2
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	why no anti seize? __________________ 2019 Crush A10 E-Force 2650 670WHP 615WTQ All besides the 2650 is bone stock down to the air filter.

03-10-2021, 01:42 PM	#6
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	0.040" is what I have in my notes Can't remember for sure if that number came from the manual or not, I don't have a manual to verify...... EDIT: My notes were wrong, corrected post to show 0.040 (really 0.037-0.040 inches) __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733 Last edited by h018871; 03-11-2021 at 03:52 PM.

03-10-2021, 07:14 PM	#11
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	Everything I work on gets anti seize when more than 1 metal type is involved. No exceptions __________________ 2019 Crush A10 E-Force 2650 670WHP 615WTQ All besides the 2650 is bone stock down to the air filter.

03-10-2021, 05:12 PM	#8
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	My understanding is that it's generally recommended to not use anti-seize on anything that has to be torqued to specific values because it can interfere with a proper torque reading. Anti-seize works like a lubricant and will reduce the amount of friction between the parts. If you torque "to spec", it will typically be too tight and/or will not remain as tight as it should.

03-10-2021, 05:36 PM	#10
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	Anyone have a manual so we can verify the plug gap specs?

03-10-2021, 07:35 PM	#12
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	Just a little update my NGK LTR7IX-116510 are factory gapped at .040. Sonit sure if I leave them like that are if I need to change them.

03-10-2021, 07:54 PM	#13
Camaro1973 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,534	The gap is .040 stock. Any different would be based on amount of boost your running.

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