 What type of plugs you guys running?, other than the Bosch supers..... |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| dlo914 |
 Mar 21 2005, 03:15 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Whatchu' lookin' at?!?!  Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697  |
im just curious to see if anyone running like the Bosch Platinum +2 or +4 actually felt a difference. Other than that i would assume NGK plugs would also work. Well for most things i already know the 2 or 4 pronged plugs dont get 4 sparks, but it just provides the spark more options to spark to. But i just want first hand experience of others using different plugs, before i purchased a new set of plugs....so bring on the plug info.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) o and do these plugs actually increase gas mileage?
|
   |
 
|
| skline |
Mar 21 2005, 03:17 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I run NGK plugs in mine, Bosch plugs have never worked well for me. Just my opinion.
|
|
|
|
| MarkG |
Mar 21 2005, 03:20 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 2,102 |
BIG NGK fan here - have been since working in the imported car parts business years ago.....BP6ES in the 914, B7EV in the 911 and BP5ES in the 308.
|
|
|
|
| mightyohm |
Mar 21 2005, 03:30 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
NGK BP6ES here. The 2/4/6/8/infinite electrode plugs are a gimmick IMHO. Also avoid platinum plugs that have a teeny tiny center electrode, they are apparently easy to foul (or so I am told).
|
|
|
|
| Rgreen914 |
Mar 21 2005, 03:35 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 20-October 03 From: West Covina, Ca. Member No.: 1,266 |
I run Split-Fire plugs in the teener (don't drive it enough to notice any difference) and in my big block Suburban. Years ago, I changed to Split-Fire plugs in my (TBI) big block dually and picked up almost 1/2 mpg! When you are getting only about 10 mpg, that's a BIG improvement and so I've stuck with them; can't tell if they make that much of a difference with the (MPI) 'burb, 'cause my tires are a bit taller than stock and haven't modified the computer to recalibrate the speedometer.
Ron |
|
|
|
| Jake Raby |
Mar 21 2005, 03:36 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Nothing beats the old Supers...
Platinums suck! The Beru Silver plugs rock, but they are 7 bucks each if you can find them... All the BS about plugs has never proven it's self on my dyno...... I only use the NGK s with our 12mm plug retrofits because Bosch does not make an adequate plug for them.... |
|
|
|
| jwalters |
Mar 21 2005, 03:50 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
I am using the +4's with a blaster2 coil. My idle improved very much. It was also much easier to get repeat results when tuning the carbs.
AS far as overall hp, prolly don't do much if anything--but that is seat of the pants-- What I can tell you is that there is no electrode wear--the gap stays the same thru its life-- So I did have some improvement--and they were only 5 bucks each. I do run a hot coil tho--some say they foul easy,all depends on the person-- but look at these, 18,000 mi on a slam wore out 1.7--they never hiccup'd or fouled, they sparked always-- (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) And yes, they ARE going into my turbo motor--- Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| jwalters |
Mar 21 2005, 03:51 PM
Post
#8
|
|
Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
This is what they were up against---
Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| jwalters |
Mar 21 2005, 03:52 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
And the chambers----it is nice peace of mind that thru out their life the gap will never change--and with a hot coil ( presumably ) will spark in bad situations---they worked for me--my two cents
Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| Jake Raby |
Mar 21 2005, 03:55 PM
Post
#10
|
|
Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
|
|
|
|
| JoeSharp |
Mar 21 2005, 03:56 PM
Post
#11
|
|
In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
I like Sam. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Joe |
|
|
|
| Rgreen914 |
Mar 21 2005, 03:58 PM
Post
#12
|
||
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 20-October 03 From: West Covina, Ca. Member No.: 1,266 |
Nevermind those...what about those lavender gloves??? Ron |
||
|
|
|
||
| jwalters |
Mar 21 2005, 04:04 PM
Post
#13
|
||||
|
Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Those were the pushrod seals gone bad--the cylinder mating surface was not leaking--yet-- Those gloves are garden variety nitriles--I guess from the color that is why they are cheaper than the others--they stand up quite nicely tho--- All I need is to wear an apron with " Kiss the Mech " on it!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
||||
|
|
|
||||
| jwalters |
Mar 21 2005, 04:06 PM
Post
#14
|
||
|
Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) ---Yea, SIGH,,,,,,,I do too-----until she wants to get serious-- (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) .... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
||
|
|
|
||
| mike_the_man |
Mar 21 2005, 04:20 PM
Post
#15
|
|
I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
I've used both NGKs and Bosch Supers. Both seemed to work very good. I've heard some pretty bad things about the Bosch Platinums, so I've never bothered with them. My Audi uses the original Bosch Platinum plugs, and they're supposed to be really good. They also cost something like $15 a plug. I'm not looking forward to replacing those bad boys!
|
|
|
|
| dlo914 |
Mar 21 2005, 04:34 PM
Post
#16
|
|
Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
dang...i was only away from the comp for about an hour for lunch...thanks for the numerous replies...thanks again guys...i'll prolly settle for the NGK BP6ES...available at the local FLAPS? kragen, autozone, and such?
|
|
|
|
| dlo914 |
Mar 21 2005, 04:36 PM
Post
#17
|
|
Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
other than plugs...what causes the popping noise out of the exhaust pipe when im in a high gear and low rpm?
|
|
|
|
| dlo914 |
Mar 21 2005, 04:42 PM
Post
#18
|
|
Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
well i did a search on www.kragen.com for the NGK BP6ES, and came up with only the B6ES are these the same plugs?
|
|
|
|
| Jake Raby |
Mar 21 2005, 04:49 PM
Post
#19
|
||
|
Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
That cylinder mating surface WAS leaking...... Betcha.
Tight exhaust valve(s) |
||
|
|
|
||
| dlo914 |
Mar 21 2005, 04:54 PM
Post
#20
|
|
Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
hmm...tight exhaust valve aye....well i did a valve adjustment about 2 months back and im not getting the popping as often as i use to...i'll prolly check out in during spring break....thanks Jake (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 24th May 2024 - 08:01 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.