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Spark Plugs

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Hey Guys,

What Plugs would you say would be the best to use?

I have heard people say uno turbo plugs work great.

I have NGK but its time for a replacement.

Any suggestions???
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BCPR7ES
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Is that the standard OEM plug?
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Agree wid Gary, standard plugs are 100%
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Post by HancoB »

Odd,

Coz I think those are the ones I have in and I put them in about 4 months ago and one of them just gave up all life!
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Must be something wrong with the plug, cause they dont kak that easy!
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well that one did...

Must be because I bought them at Midas! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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BCPR6ES is standard, BCPR7ES is one range colder.
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Great thanks for clearing that up Gary. So no they are not the stock ones.

I will get them then.

They dont affect your idling or starting do they?
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With regards to spark plugs ..... do you have to space it before you fit it if its brand new???????

I just gooi'ed mine in.....plz advize

Another thing .... the plugs that was in only had one lead, and the new ones has two..... does it make a difference????
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Drillergy wrote:With regards to spark plugs ..... do you have to space it before you fit it if its brand new???????

I just gooi'ed mine in.....plz advize

Another thing .... the plugs that was in only had one lead, and the new ones has two..... does it make a difference????
are you talking about the plug gap? then yes you need to set it....I think standard they are 1.0 or 1.1mm, i run 0.8-0.9
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std 1.1, i am running a std sx with a 0.8 gap and working fine
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Well the s14 sr20 uses a NGK pfr6b-9 plug as oem

R155 per plug. Also difficult to find. Currently using bkr7es
Does any one know the difference???
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Slide 'em Wide wrote:Well the s14 sr20 uses a NGK pfr6b-9 plug as oem

R155 per plug. Also difficult to find. Currently using bkr7es
Does any one know the difference???
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