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Scuderia 16M spark plugs

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  1. skip737

    skip737 Karting

    Dec 31, 2008
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    Lodi, New York
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    Has anyone out there tried any spark plugs in the F430 Scuderia or 16M other than the stock plugs? I am primarily interested in anyone that has tried out the NGK Iridium IX plugs. I have used them with great success in my Mercury High Performance outboard engine and my wife's 1979 MG Midget 1500. They appear to last almost forever, and are impervious to low speed fouling?
     
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
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    NGK's spark plug catalog does not cover Ferraris later than 2007, so unable to look up what you need. I use the iridiums in my 04 575M and they work great. If you know what NGKs you need and there is an identical iridium like there is for the 575M, I would jump on it.
     
  3. windsock

    windsock Formula 3
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    I would be very careful going to anything other then the factory plug. The Scuderia and the 16M use eldor coils and modules for spark knock control. This system looks at the ionization current across the plug to determine proper operation, spark knock and misfire monitor. It is a very sensitive system and even in stock configuration can give some problems with poor fuel quality or when used on the track with 92 octane and high temperatures. I cannot specifically state that you will have a problem but any anomalies with warnings, misfires, bank shutdown or check engine lights I would recommend you go back to the correct plugs before any other diagnosis. I have not seen any issues with plugs or fowling on these cars why the need to change? Good luck.
     
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  4. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    Can anyone confirm, the 430 Scuderia and 16M use the NGK PMR8B.
    Thank you...I did a search and couldn't find it mentioned in any threads here. Online look ups don't have them listed
     
  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
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  6. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    Thanks, I just wanted to confirm I ordered the correct plugs....and I did. :)
     

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