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Offline wolfie1981

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what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« on: 14 March 2012, 08:51 »
im about to change the plugs in my car not sure what to buy and the correct plugs that fit all the mupputs in helfords dont seem to have a clue.
after some reading some say use bosch super 4's others say ngk
any help would be great :smiley:

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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #1 on: 14 March 2012, 08:54 »
Is it standard or mapped?

if standard Bosch Super 4's or NGK Platinum
if mapped I use Denso IK22's I think they are called but they are £40 a set  :sick:
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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #2 on: 14 March 2012, 09:09 »
not mapped yet but soon will be like in the next 2 weeks
do you know the model number for the plugs i need??

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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #4 on: 14 March 2012, 10:47 »
NGK which is what VW use dont get them from VW though as per this thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87370.0

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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #5 on: 14 March 2012, 10:53 »
I use bosch super 4s too :smiley:
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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #6 on: 14 March 2012, 11:34 »
i'm using NGK platinum PFR6Q


Offline Scott D

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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #7 on: 14 March 2012, 16:48 »
using NGK PFR7Q's which are a stage cooler than the 6Q's previously had in.

the PRF6Qs I believe are standard fit replacements for AUM/AUQ and 225 1.8t's.

Did occasionally get misfires coming off throttle but heard no pops or bangs  :grin: since changing to the 7Q's, seems to running be a lot smoother as well.

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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #8 on: 14 March 2012, 19:39 »
using NGK PFR7Q's which are a stage cooler than the 6Q's previously had in.

the PRF6Qs I believe are standard fit replacements for AUM/AUQ and 225 1.8t's.

Did occasionally get misfires coming off throttle but heard no pops or bangs  :grin: since changing to the 7Q's, seems to running be a lot smoother as well.



What power are you running?

My ARZ runs fine on the 6Q's but might try the colder 7Q's next time there due a change

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Re: what spark plugs to use in my 99 18t gti
« Reply #9 on: 14 March 2012, 20:03 »
im running standard but not for long having a remap in two weeks time
going to do the plugs and oil tomorrow but not sure what plugs still to buy i was thinking on getting the bosch super 4's