I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
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Cmcada
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I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
I have just bought some new spark plugs for my zxr 400, i unfortunatley bought spark plugs for the zxr 750, the thread length, diameter are all the same the only difference being the 400 plugs have dual electrode points and the 750 only has one, can i still use them without risking damage to my engine?
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Re: I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
what is the code, zxr400's are either cr9-ek or cr9-eix.
the plugs might be a different "heat" though for the 750cc...
the plugs might be a different "heat" though for the 750cc...
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Cmcada
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Re: I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
Um...it just says cr9e, ngk r cr9e, the other code on the plgu is d1yp 
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Re: I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
CR9E is ok to use, iirc that the single elctrode type. Been used before by other on here with no problems. Still, id rather have the proper type.
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Re: I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
CR9E-IX iridium plugs use single electrode too
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Re: I bought the wrong spark plugs, can i still use them?
ive used the CR9-ek and CR9-eix plugs and i prefer the original CR9-ek plugs.
if you want a set of 4 slight used (~3000 miles) CR9-eix plugs you can have them for £10, PM me.
if you want a set of 4 slight used (~3000 miles) CR9-eix plugs you can have them for £10, PM me.
UK ZXR400 L3 (1993) - Fully restored and on the roads, my green beast!
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said
