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Title: Cold plugs
Post by: jamie16v on 22 October 2013, 16:57

Anyone here running colder plugs? I'm thinking of going a stage or maybe two colder. You're probably wondering why two stages colder.
So, what plugs are you running and why?

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 October 2013, 18:24

NGK7s mate :wink:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: jamie16v on 22 October 2013, 19:04

Been watching them on eBay for weeks actually Wes :)
Not sure wether to go one colder :/

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: km on 22 October 2013, 19:15

i thought i'd try ik22s. seem to be good so far :)

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: jamie16v on 22 October 2013, 20:21

Think I'm going with the ngk bkr7e's
They're peanuts :)

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 October 2013, 23:11

Yip, change them every 6 months at that price

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 23 October 2013, 12:47

I run IK22s and they have been brilliant on my spec, when they go Im going to try the NGK7s because the Denso aren't cheap

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: dom on 23 October 2013, 13:06

These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-NGK-Copper-Core-Spark-Plug-BKR7E-11-BKR7E11-1283-/221028470443?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337652ceab (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-NGK-Copper-Core-Spark-Plug-BKR7E-11-BKR7E11-1283-/221028470443?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337652ceab)

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Wazzzer on 23 October 2013, 14:22

:afro:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Ben@VWH on 23 October 2013, 14:53

I run ngk pfr7q plugs in all my 1.8t builds. Stock 1.8t plug but 1 grade colder. 

It's technically an oe upgrade too...
B5 S4 270bhp std- Ngk PFR6Q
B5 RS4 380bhp std- Ngk PFR7Q

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: jamie16v on 25 October 2013, 02:12

What gap are you using Wes?

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: jamie16v on 29 October 2013, 13:54

just gapped mine to 0.7mm, they seem fine..  :smiley:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 October 2013, 17:25

Yeah I think that's what mine were gapped to

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: barrym381 on 16 December 2013, 19:27

Quote from: dom on 23 October 2013, 13:06

These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-NGK-Copper-Core-Spark-Plug-BKR7E-11-BKR7E11-1283-/221028470443?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337652ceab (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-NGK-Copper-Core-Spark-Plug-BKR7E-11-BKR7E11-1283-/221028470443?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337652ceab)

are these any good  :smiley:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: baxxy on 16 December 2013, 21:55

I have a brand new set of BKR7E if anyone wants them £7 delivered

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: dom on 16 December 2013, 22:01

Quote from: baxxy on 16 December 2013, 21:55

I have a brand new set of BKR7E if anyone wants them £7 delivered

I'll take them bud, pm me your PayPal address again :wink:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: baxxy on 16 December 2013, 22:10

Pmd Dom

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: barrym381 on 16 December 2013, 23:20

Quote from: dom on 16 December 2013, 22:01

Quote from: baxxy on 16 December 2013, 21:55

I have a brand new set of BKR7E if anyone wants them £7 delivered

I'll take them bud, pm me your PayPal address again :wink:

a would of had these  :grin: so they will be ok for mine dom if i get a set

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: james2 on 17 December 2013, 15:33

i am never happy with my plugs took nology silver out after a few miles (5) and the same with the denso ones  :laugh: if i fell its down on power they come out.  :evil:

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: Scott D on 17 December 2013, 18:26

Also use PFR6Q's with no issues

Title: Re: Cold plugs
Post by: brianpologti on 21 December 2013, 14:01

Whats the gains in running a colder plug?If mapped etc