johnsteele · Mar 14, 2015

just had an oil service and filters and as she flew through the mot

i have decide to change the plugs 2004 4.4 v8 petrol. any preferences on make/type of spark plugs?

Druim · Mar 14, 2015

johnsteele said:
just had an oil service and filters and as she flew through the mot i have decide to change the plugs 2004 4.4 v8 petrol. any preferences on make/type of spark plugs?

NGK or Bosch, don't buy fancy expensive ones, just change them an extra time IMO

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StuckAgainSteve · Mar 14, 2015

The best spark plugs in the world are bog standard NGKs - it's as simple as that.

holidaychicken · Mar 14, 2015

I have Bosch Super 4's in mine which was back when I could still afford such luxury and they are absolutely no different to the standard NGKs I took out as far as performance that I can tell.

Datatek · Mar 14, 2015

Always used NGK in my race bikes & cars.

StuckAgainSteve · Mar 14, 2015

holidaychicken said:
I have Bosch Super 4's in mine which was back when I could still afford such luxury and they are absolutely no different to the standard NGKs I took out as far as performance that I can tell.

When you've spent years mucking around with tuned two strokes - you learn a thing or two about spark plugs - one Champions are often duff out the box! Two, never had a duff NGK - three they don't oil up half as much as anything else! Had a fling with Bosch and they didn't seem to be much better than Champions.

johnsteele · Mar 14, 2015

loks like ngk are ahead anyone know the part no please

Datatek · Mar 14, 2015

StuckAgainSteve said:
When you've spent years mucking around with tuned two strokes - you learn a thing or two about spark plugs - one Champions are often duff out the box! Two, never had a duff NGK - three they don't oil up half as much as anything else! Had a fling with Bosch and they didn't seem to be much better than Champions.

The 2 stroke Kwaker was a real bugger to start when cold as was the maser, had to start on soft plugs to warm up.

StuckAgainSteve · Mar 14, 2015

Datatek said:
The 2 stroke Kwaker was a real bugger to start when cold as was the maser, had to start on soft plugs to warm up.

Sounds like someone had gone a bit too mad with the exhaust porting!

Datatek · Mar 14, 2015

StuckAgainSteve said:
Sounds like someone had gone a bit too mad with the exhaust porting!

The Maser was bloody fast once it got going

Kwaker was no slouch either.

johnsteele · Mar 14, 2015

iridium or not?

StuckAgainSteve · Mar 14, 2015

johnsteele said:
iridium or not?

No point wasting your money - since going to unleaded petrol plugs last forever anyway.

johnsteele · Mar 15, 2015

StuckAgainSteve said:
No point wasting your money - since going to unleaded petrol plugs last forever anyway.

ive ordered iridium anyway as the price on 8 was only minimal they claim better fuel economy but we will have to see 54 quid for 8 ngk6418 (iridium) against 48 quid for 8 ngk3199

wammers · Mar 15, 2015

johnsteele said:
ive ordered iridium anyway as the price on 8 was only minimal they claim better fuel economy but we will have to see 54 quid for 8 ngk6418 (iridium) against 48 quid for 8 ngk3199

How pray does a spark plug give better fuel economy? Some people will believe anything.

johnsteele · Mar 15, 2015

wammers said:
How pray does a spark plug give better fuel economy? Some people will believe anything.

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biggeeeee · Mar 15, 2015

johnsteele said:
Designed specifically for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX® offers extreme ignitability, improved throttle response and superior anti fouling

Fine Iridium tip ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
Iridium alloy has extremely high melting point, perfect for todays high-tech, high-performance engines
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Outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability
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tarphenry · Mar 15, 2015

Sounds good, going to get some for my diesel

biggeeeee · Mar 15, 2015

I'm getting one for my Argos lawn mower

tarphenry · Mar 15, 2015

Is it the V12 one with a supercharger

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