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Title: get'em sparky!
Post by: nicolas on March 26, 2014, 10:50:05 am
I know most of us are not using W8AC Bosch plugs in their engines, but what do you use and why. i know the tread and length of the plugs can differ, but it isn't always clear to me which plug to use/when. (heat range, projected tip or not, platinum tip, multiple tips,…)

i have been using NGK B6ES or NGK BR6ES with good results in both the 1776 and 2276, but the question came up again now that i will make the 2007 with a higher CR. both engines are very different in specs, but both have a CR of 8.5 and 8.7. so not only CR plays its part, but cam timing, rpm range, fuel delivery,… must influence it all as well.





Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: Jim Ratto on March 26, 2014, 17:20:44 pm
NGK Iridium D7's


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: Sarge on March 26, 2014, 23:50:02 pm

Bosch W7AC... same as their old number 175T1.  Haven't had 'em out in the fourteen years the motor's been together. ;D
In the old days when there was more compression, guys ran 225T1 (W6AC)... one step colder.  The W8AC is too hot.


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: Peter on March 27, 2014, 19:04:21 pm
NGK D7EA i am using now.


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: peejke on March 28, 2014, 19:40:14 pm
NGK plugs don't like a rich set-up.
go for iridium tips if possible


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: peejke on March 28, 2014, 19:47:32 pm
I use denso irridium plugs with great result in all of my motorcycles , and busses


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: TexasTom on March 28, 2014, 20:17:49 pm
W7CC
3/4" reach ...


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: modnrod on March 29, 2014, 13:01:35 pm
I use denso irridium plugs with great result in all of my motorcycles , and busses

+ lots.  ;)


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: flemdog on April 01, 2014, 14:43:13 pm
NGK D7EA in sunny and NGK D8EA in the race car


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: Cheesepanzer on April 03, 2014, 01:51:43 am
Does the type of ignition play into this?  For example, a hot street car with say 12 to 1...  D8EA's with a typical MSD set-up.  Would you need to change if using a Mag?


Title: Re: get'em sparky!
Post by: johnl on April 03, 2014, 04:40:09 am
I've never had good luck with Bosch and NGKs have never failed me.  We sell both so I can have my pick.  All of my Detroit Iron use NGK as well as the VWs and the BMWs.