Lachlan VL Officially Full-On Dubber
290 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
ive got a 1835cc in my bug atm and was wondering which is the best quality spark plug that will give me the best performance.
best spark plugs
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
I use Bosch, but it does depend what heads you have these days. There are 3 different sizes depending on your heads
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BiX Veteran Volks Folk
2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
I use NGK Irridum and find them really good.
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
German Bosch - BERU or NGKLachlan VL wrote:ive got a 1835cc in my bug atm and was wondering which is the best quality spark plug that will give me the best performance.
are usually all great quality ...
Champion are the only ones where I have read bad things like their thread pitch wasn't the same as the VW spark plug thread
LEE
I had two CE lancers over the years and Mitsubishi didn't recommend iridium spark plugs.. LEE
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BiX Veteran Volks Folk
2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
I found the irridium have a much finer tip, which didn't get oiled up as bad and gave a cleaner spark than standard. Replaced every 10k km. Also used the 4 prong bosch with good results.
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!
Go hard or go home!!!!
Lachlan VL Officially Full-On Dubber
290 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
irridium sounds like what i need
colin Fahrvergnugen
984 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
x2 i did try NGK but found they fouled to easily.matberry wrote:I use Bosch, but it does depend what heads you have these days. There are 3 different sizes depending on your heads
Cheers Col
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I did read where Bosch were sourcing they plugs from an asian country, could have been Malaysia?
but Have gone back to German manufacture due to bad reports.
I also have a set of Nippon Denso plugs here, don't know where I got them from.. made in Japan. w16fs-u and patented in USA
same looking as a standard Bosch plug
LEE
but Have gone back to German manufacture due to bad reports.
I also have a set of Nippon Denso plugs here, don't know where I got them from.. made in Japan. w16fs-u and patented in USA
same looking as a standard Bosch plug
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I see that spark plugs should be replaced every 12,000 miles.
I was reading on a US forum that a Vw owner over there has a standard ignition system and has his plugs gapped to .032"
instead of .024 to ..018"
Lee
I was reading on a US forum that a Vw owner over there has a standard ignition system and has his plugs gapped to .032"
instead of .024 to ..018"
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
Lachlan VL Officially Full-On Dubber
290 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
thanks mate
4agedub Slammed & Awesome Dubber
93 posts · joined Jun 2012 ·
I use NGK bcpr7es on the 1776 and NGK d8ea on the 1914cc.
Both are high compression engines.
Both are high compression engines.
BUG63S Learner Dubber
3 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
What are the part numbers for the four prong Bosch plugs and will they work well with the compufire disx system?
westi what the
1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
plugs are a funny thing and everyone has there opinion.
iridium are not a robust plug,not happy with too much fuel or oil ,they are best on injected cars or something on the money airfuel wise.
not saying they aren't great plugs,just saying there is so many factors to your choice.
points ,electronic,msd all use different plugs.all i can recommend is find something easy and available.
play around with your gaps and most of the brands will be pretty good.
i've used 2 buck plgs and 40 buck each plugs,when you run it fat like i do it doesn't make a difference.
my fav is 7s in the ngk cheap, easy to get .
iridium are not a robust plug,not happy with too much fuel or oil ,they are best on injected cars or something on the money airfuel wise.
not saying they aren't great plugs,just saying there is so many factors to your choice.
points ,electronic,msd all use different plugs.all i can recommend is find something easy and available.
play around with your gaps and most of the brands will be pretty good.
i've used 2 buck plgs and 40 buck each plugs,when you run it fat like i do it doesn't make a difference.
my fav is 7s in the ngk cheap, easy to get .
down sharon.
Super1302 Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
some bosch items are made in india, correct me if i'm wrong i am sure they are marked,
you need made in Germany if available.
i use japanese ngk, no probs at all and they're numbering is different to bosch too👍
you need made in Germany if available.
i use japanese ngk, no probs at all and they're numbering is different to bosch too👍
cam070 Custom Title Time!
1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Bosch platinum +4 for me. Using them in my daily Mirage. Pulled them out for an inspection after over a year of light driving and they are looking fine. Bought them from the US and they worked out not much more than STD plugs and they last lads longer.
FYI got them from http://www.autohausaz.com/
FYI got them from http://www.autohausaz.com/
HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Your post is in 'Circuit Racing', so I assume that's what the plugs are for.
I agree with westi. ^^^^^^
I agree with westi. ^^^^^^
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!