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Offline Bazgti

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Spark plugs
« on: June 24, 2012, 09:51:03 pm »
Hi,

Are the standard plugs still up to the job when your into stage 2 territory? Im havin no problems with mine(touch wood) but yano how it is. Not happy unless im fiddling.

And if not are there any that anyone can recommend?

Thanks
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2012, 10:50:02 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,38720.0.html

vRSAlex mentioned to me that Nick at R-Tech favours Nology, so that's another brand to look into  :happy2:
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2012, 11:16:59 pm »
For a non mapped GTI
NGK-BKR7EIX i belive are the ones required...

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/timgreen880/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
From this seller!

Or

 NGK-BKR8EIX for mapped i got these recently & they seem to work well...

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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2012, 11:23:42 pm »
Just be aware that the Nology plugs are not cheap vs the ngk ones...
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2012, 11:39:49 pm »
My 2005 GTi recently had an R Tech custom 1.5 map, and yes, i have found at idle (especially) the car judders more than before, both when hot and cold, could this be down to my oem plugs??
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2012, 12:46:10 am »
Thanks guys. Im not having any problems. Just my thinkin is if im puttin extra load on the engine that maybe they may need doin. Il check out the 2 brands mentioned.

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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2012, 12:47:38 am »
If it aint broke.......



.... break it?  :signLOL:
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2012, 12:51:49 am »
Well I know I havent had my plugs changed for at least 18 mths now, bit before I got a Bluefin Stage 1, and now that I have a custom Stage 2 remap, yes, it does judder now more than it did, so maybe worth changing them, and cheaper than oem, lol!?
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2012, 12:58:19 am »
Quote from: richwig83 on June 25, 2012, 12:47:38 am
If it aint broke.......



.... break it?  :signLOL:

Well it is called (D)estroy (I)t (Y)ourself  :wink:

What do you mean by judder?
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2012, 08:29:58 am »
Sorry, juddering/shuddering, can only liken it to when yr heart misses a beat!? I do agree with yr analogy thou of DIY, lol!!
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2012, 12:51:38 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on June 24, 2012, 11:23:42 pm
Just be aware that the Nology plugs are not cheap vs the ngk ones...

a bit less than double the price, but still cheaper than OEM.

i've got a contact who i'm working with. I might see if i can get a GB going for the Nology ones
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2012, 01:37:41 pm »
what sort of price are we looking at for those then?? Mine is only Stage 2, so really just wanting what's best for that type....   :confused:
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2012, 01:56:45 pm »
Quote from: scopes on June 24, 2012, 11:16:59 pm
For a non mapped GTI
NGK-BKR7EIX i belive are the ones required...

If you enter these on the NGK partfinder it shows suitability for the Mk2 Golf...!

Correct plug is the NGK PFR7S8EG according to their website. AFAIK these are the exact VW OEM plug, which have part number 06H 905 601 A.

However apparently the original factory fitments were Bosch!?!?!?

Confused yet?? I know I am! :laugh:
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2012, 02:08:28 pm »
ahhh, so exactly the same but different branding???
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Re: Spark plugs
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2012, 02:15:14 pm »
Quote from: gigolo456 on June 25, 2012, 02:08:28 pm
ahhh, so exactly the same but different branding???

iirc the Bosch is platinum and the NGK iridium, so no...
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