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NGK Plugs
Posted: May 24, 2007 5:12 PM
by turbodan
I'm ditching the stock eta WR9LS plugs for some cooler NGK's. The problem is that I can't figure out the heat range on them. I see guys using the BPR8ES, but I don't know if thats cooler or hotter than a BPR7ES. I was under the impression that a higher heat range meant a cooler plug, but I've found contradictory info on this.
EDIT:
I figured it out. The next question would be if BPR9ES is too cold for around town driving?
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 8:00 PM
by SD45T-2
arent NGK plugs for asian cars?
I found Motorcrap plugs in my car when i bought it so it cant as bad as what i had
I use bosch whats wrong with them?
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 8:03 PM
by vance
Bosch plugs are great, unless they are made in India, and then they are junk. German Bosch or NGK.
Vance
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 8:08 PM
by SD45T-2
well My bike uses NGK so if aprilia does then it is good,just wanted a doublecheck Now i know. thax
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 8:13 PM
by turbodan
I've used NGK's in my motocross bikes for years. BMW also uses them in newer designs. The problem I have with the Bosch plugs I have is that they are relatively hot, which can lead to the plug becoming a point of preignition. At 12 psi, I think thats whats keeping me from going further. Less timing doesn't make any difference, and I don't think its leaning out. I'll see when the new, terminal stud BPR8ES's get here. The last box of BPR9ES's I got had non removable terminal caps. Thats okay though, as I'm thinking maybe a 9 would be colder than I need to go anyway. I'd hate to have them foul out while I'm driving around town.
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 10:54 PM
by Jimmie G
Right now I am getting very good results with the ngk plugs in the b35 motor. You cant get the bosch without the resistor anymore!
Jimmie
Posted: Jun 07, 2007 11:00 PM
by vance
Jimmie G wrote:Right now I am getting very good results with the ngk plugs in the b35 motor. You cant get the bosch without the resistor anymore!
Jimmie
Yep, definitly a problem with a 745.
Vance
Posted: Jun 08, 2007 12:43 AM
by ///ARINUTS...
I had always thought that Bosch plugs were the way to go, but now I only use NGK plugs and highly recommend them. they made a world of difference on my bimmers.
Posted: Jun 08, 2007 12:59 PM
by c_spargo
I use NGK in everything. Granted, I have to spend $45/ea for the plug and another $45 for the custom cap to go with them for the racebikes, but they've always been bulletproof.
Working well in the bug-piston motor now. Don't remember off the top of my head what range I used in there, though. Likely an 8, though.
Posted: Jun 08, 2007 5:47 PM
by Wiseguy
Vatoloco wrote:arent NGK plugs for asian cars?
I found Motorcrap plugs in my car when i bought it so it cant as bad as what i had
I use bosch whats wrong with them?
NGKs are stock in some BMWs.....
Posted: Jun 09, 2007 1:25 AM
by DCB535is
I've always used NGK in everything. I like Iridiums when they're available for a certain application. They're expensive but last a long time and work awesome.
Would have used them in the 535 but they're not available, so I went with copper cores.