i changed them about 1 year ago lol and i didnt have a torque wrench or anything but i just used a socket and made them all snug by feel. Started up perfectly and havent had a problem since runs great, but i hear they need to be torqued and im scared of ruining anything. am i good??

 

Over tight is bad. > 30#ft. If you want a piece of mind, remove em add anti seize and reinstall with a torque wrench to 20#ft.

 

Lookup Billman250....he's the expert here on these cars.He said in another post 22-24.

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carolina

 

I would do the above (I want piece of mind and consequences of a bad plug install can lead to severe engine damage, recent post here describes exactly that!).

However, the recommendation for anti-sieze should be tempered with the brand and type of plug you used. If you used NGK OEM (or close) plug, it has a coating on it to prevent seizing. Indeed NGK recommends you do NOT use anti seize on those plugs. (At least one removal and re-installation) You can look it up or look at your plugs. If it has a nice shiny threaded component, it has the coating. It is possible to over torque the plugs. If you use old school plugs, use anti- seize.

 

thanks for the reply guys. ok sooo i have one question.. if you could possibly explain how tight 22lbs feels if you did it by hand is that really tight or just kinda tight? i didnt really use much force at all just got them a little snug.

 

Hard to say by feel. Buy a torque wrench from harbor freight. $21.99 for 3/8 or 1/2" drive. Click type. Great investment. I bought both.

 

Im going to get one today since I hear most people say they would die without one. lol

but its been a year or so and ive driven it hard and on autocross. if something would of happen would it have happen by now?? sorry im being paranoid.

 

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/109...d-please-help/

don't let this be you. torque your plugs properly.

 

Yikes ^

That sucks for that dude.

 

Do yourself a favor and put the plugs in dry. Do not put anything on the threads.