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Title: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: vapor matt on 31 January 2009, 19:55

After reading alot about spark plugs ect, just orderd these Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plugs seem to be the choice for mapped cars ect. slitly colder than the standard plug or platinum's and alot of people rave about them.

will keep you guys informed when i fit them next week!

Denso Iridium

IK20 for standard 1.8T
IK22 for mapped 1.8T

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: richw911 on 31 January 2009, 19:56

Ah cool would be interested to so what you think mat :afro:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: jonnyturbo on 31 January 2009, 19:58

yup i look 4ward to the review matt

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: sambo on 31 January 2009, 20:18

I had denson iridium tough's in mine for the last 2 years, just swapped to bosch super 4's and the bosch feel no differant. Paid £40 for the denso's i think, paid £8 for the bosch.

Nothing noticable, especially when the denso's came out still looking good. Only did about 8,000 on the denso's so they weren't on there last leg's or anything.

Would be interested to see any improvement, although much of it is in the mind i think!?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: vapor matt on 31 January 2009, 20:19

will keep you all informed guys.

some info you might find intresting

http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/technical/iridium_spark_plugs.htm

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: vapor matt on 31 January 2009, 20:23

Quote from: sambo on 31 January 2009, 20:18

I had denson iridium tough's in mine for the last 2 years, just swapped to bosch super 4's and the bosch feel no differant. Paid £40 for the denso's i think, paid £8 for the bosch.

Nothing noticable, especially when the denso's came out still looking good. Only did about 8,000 on the denso's so they weren't on there last leg's or anything.

Would be interested to see any improvement, although much of it is in the mind i think!?  :laugh:

I think one of the best advantages is the lower ignition power required to get a good clean spark. 0.4mm center electrode might save a few coil packs and ignition amps. plus the cooler plug should help with mapped engines. i would put your denso's back in  :smiley:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: bobbarley on 03 February 2009, 21:58

Where'd you order them from Matt?

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 03 February 2009, 22:16

bob i ordered mine from www.sparkplugs.co.uk here within 2 days :afro:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: vapor matt on 07 February 2009, 12:20

Ok guys, had them in a week now, but not ideal weather for putting the power down!

so far they are running great, very smooth, idle is amazingly smooth, and the car feels strong with these and very smooth right up the rev range. I now have to blip the engine to make sure its running as its hard to tell from inside the car when sat at lights or a junction. ive just given it a blast and it feels great, when you see the tip on these plugs you can just see how the spark will be strong and exposed to the mixture.

great buy me thinks and well worth the extra over standard plugs for mapped cars!

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: richw911 on 07 February 2009, 16:47

Quote from: vapor matt on 07 February 2009, 12:20

Ok guys, had them in a week now, but not ideal weather for putting the power down!

so far they are running great, very smooth, idle is amazingly smooth, and the car feels strong with these and very smooth right up the rev range. I now have to blip the engine to make sure its running as its hard to tell from inside the car when sat at lights or a junction. ive just given it a blast and it feels great, when you see the tip on these plugs you can just see how the spark will be strong and exposed to the mixture.

great buy me thinks and well worth the extra over standard plugs for mapped cars!

Good to hear mat.......*adds to list.....*  :laugh:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: the_stink on 15 February 2009, 21:50

yeah might have to look at a set of these  :smiley:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 February 2009, 21:59

hope youve read the other post  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: jonnyturbo on 16 February 2009, 01:32

i wil hav to get me a set of these plugs

Title: Re: Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 16 February 2009, 18:15

can have a look at your plugs at the weekend m8 n see what they are like :wink: