if i get the ITV22 do i have to fix the gap

 

All if my Denso's came pre-gapped. Of course, it's best practice to check the gap yourself (feeler gauge, never wire with precious metal plugs) before install.

 

The set of ITV24's I got 4 days ago came all at 0.032, I closed them out a little to 0.029 before I installed them. I'm running them because that's what Ford advertises to run with the FRPP Calibration The stock plugs I took out with only 6000 miles, were gapped at 0.035

 

Say I pull my plugs and they are the 6 rated plugs, would ford replace them with 7 if I took it in since that is supposedly the stock temp?

 

So I pulled a plug and it said CYFS12PC, which was replaced by CYFS12Y2 so I assume they are the same heat range. I called my local dealer and they said for the Focus ST, the plug that was recommended was the Y2 plug. But I looked at the NGK designation on my PC plug and it was ILTR6G8G so which plug do I get to go 1 step colder than what I have?

 

if your running a tune then buy the denso 22's

 

Even though the Ford tuner comes with 24's?

 

700 miles until my final spark plug testing video!!!

 

Thank you for doing this and looking forward to it! I got the ITV24s simply because they were used in the FRPP package. Will be great to see the condition of the ITV22s vs the ITV24s after a decent amount of use.

 

My 24s all had a very tight .032 gap. I don't understand why some of you are closing that gap. A smaller gap resists blowout but I'm yet to see blowout problems. If anything a wider gap would be favorable for performance but I trend to stick close to factory as it's usually optimal.

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I've had blowout problems. Was the first one I think. Ran the NGK's at stock gap around .040-42. Running . 028 for 10k miles, no problems.

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Any reason why my car would feel less torquey after denso itv22 install? Do I need to do a KAM reset?

 

probably your imagination.
when your car runs smoother it will feel less jerky. if your car was pulling timing before you would have a small dip in your dyno sheet. this would result in a strong feeling of torque right after the dip. the butt dyno is and always be junk. plenty of people add parts to their car and think it is faster, when in real life it is actually slower.

 

So I just ordered a AP v3, and waiting to hear back about the FMIC group buy. Once I get these I'm looking at running the Stage two Cobb OTS map. Would I require 1-step colder Plugs? I tried reading thru this and got to about page 20 before I figured I would just ask haha =P

 

COBB's OTS tunes were developed on the factory plugs, so colder plugs aren't required, yet won't hurt anything if you do switch. I'm going to be full COBB Stage 3 with their OTS tune and bought the Denso ITV22 plugs to install, which are one step colder than stock.

 

You will lose some power with a colder plug.

 

No, only if the plug is TOO cold

 

I have a 2014 built this year and it has the LTR6DI-8 plugs. Put the ITV-22's in this weekend. Wonder what the deal is with this. Denso plugs were all at .028" too which is nice as they are specced at .032".

 

I thought people were running them at .028?

 

making the final video this weekend.

 

Hi Skizzo, did you change them yet ? do you have a veredict ?

 

^, Can't wait to see how they look.

 

Has anyone, used NGK TR6's in their ST yet? I have them in my SVO and ran the in my Lightning. They are one heat range colder then stock and only $10 for all 4. Once Ford installs my FRPP tuner and plugs I'll be swapping these when the pricey ones are done.

 

Doubtful, as I don't think the NGK TR6's are the correct reach for the ST (TR6's are .708" vs 1" stock plug reach). If you are looking at running NGK V-Power coppers, you might want to look at the LZTR4A-11 (5306) or LZTR5A-13 (4306) and regapping to .028.

 

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^good info!

 

Installed Denso ITV22's over the weekend. Seeing less negative corrections.

 

Here is the final video!

2 step colder FOR THE WIN!

 

Used. Your video today. Thanks again for the help

 

found no driving difference between 1step and 2steps colder but the wear difference is pretty different.

 

Do you have photos of every heat range for analysis?

 

Awesome, thanks again for the time you've put into this dude, highly appreciated, more than glad I went this spark plugs.

 

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I'm starting to feel like a caveman renewing my interest on working on cars. The spark plugs hide under these rectangles ? Do you need to remove the air intake to get to the last one?

If I'm tappin I'm probably lifting.

 

I'm starting to feel like a caveman renewing my interest on working on cars. The spark plugs hide under these rectangles ? Do you need to remove the air intake to get to the last one? If I'm tappin I'm probably lifting.

Yeah you do need to remove the intake tube. And yes the plugs are under there!

 

when i pulled my 22's they were super white.

 

I saw you removed them. Interesting as that's what I'm putting in. I'll keep the stockers incase this doesn't go well.


If I'm tappin I'm probably lifting.

 

Odd that the ITV22s would be white, as that CAN be a sign of an engine running overly lean. I have been running the ITV22s for a few thousand miles and mine still look almost new. Definitely going to keep an eye on them though.

 

Tried to sort through all this, but the information is a bit scattered. I'm going to be running Stage 3 in relatively near future, but for now I'm about to order the Cobb intake, RMM, and AccessPort along with a cp-e FMIC and Turbosmart dual port BOV. From what I've read here, I should run two steps colder when I add the turboback exhaust and change to stage 3 tune, but for now (probably a month or two) I'll be running the Stage 2 tune. Should I go ahead and get the two stage colder plugs now, or get stage 1 until I upgrade to stage 3?

 

I don't believe I've seen anyone other than Fjord recommend two steps colder. FWIW, Cobb makes no claims(as far as I know) as to needing a colder spark plug for their tunes. I put ITV22's in my car and noticed absolutely zero difference in performance or reduction in knock. Theoretically they will do what they are supposed to though.

 

Thanks, I'm going to stick with stock plugs for now based on what I've read here and elsewhere. I may pull them and check the gap though. When I go with a full tune, I will seek the advice of that tuner.

 

stock plugs and 22's wear very quickly when tuned