S3 XR8 Spark Plugs

[SSD-85]

Morning all,

Having failed to find info on this in a search, I was wondering if those damn 20 dollar iridiums are necessary on my 220. Or can I use the non iridium equivalents? A part number would be great.

Cheers.

[SLO AU XR8]

Bosch Platinum Plus TR55IX, it's about $50

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by SLO AU XR8

Bosch Platinum Plus TR55IX, it's about $50

$50 for each of them? I was chasing something cheaper so I wouldnt have to pay so much. Ive heard of TR55IX, and am sure theyre the dearer type which is why I assumed 50 each.

[UU TS50]

im sure i will be corrected if im wrong but i think NGK BPR5EFS-13 is a good cheap alternative im sure thats what i put in mine about $4 each

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by Congo XR8

im sure i will be corrected if im wrong but i think NGK BPR5EFS-13 is a good cheap alternative im sure thats what i put in mine about $4 each

And you have used them on yours with no problem what so ever? If so thats fantastic, how many kms do you get out of them?

[UU TS50]

RG used them in his and passed the info on to all and i have had them in for a year with no problems but are probably due for a change now

[SSD-85]

Beautiful, thanks for that mate.

[urbancowboy]

I have the NGK Irridiums in mine, they work fine but were very dear i think my set of 8 cost something like 120, but i think i got a good deal ive seen them on ebay for more than what i payed. The standard ford plug ain't much cheaper, in fact i think they were dearer! If money is the issue go with them cheaper ones.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

$50 for each of them? I was chasing something cheaper so I wouldnt have to pay so much. Ive heard of TR55IX, and am sure theyre the dearer type which is why I assumed 50 each.

Thats what i put in my TE $22 each

[SLO AU XR8]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

$50 for each of them? I was chasing something cheaper so I wouldnt have to pay so much. Ive heard of TR55IX, and am sure theyre the dearer type which is why I assumed 50 each.

Nope, $50 for 8.

[t08]

Ive used both in my 220 and can't tell any difference. Iridiums may last longer but at $4 each for the NGK BPR5EFS-13 can't go wrong imo.

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by SLO AU XR8

Nope, $50 for 8.

Now thats more like it. lol. So is the TR55IX a bosch platinum plug, not iridium? What is your experience?

Also, amongst everyone here, is the Ford specified gap (1.3 if im not mistaken) acceptable?

[SLO AU XR8]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

Now thats more like it. lol. So is the TR55IX a bosch platinum plug, not iridium? What is your experience?

Also, amongst everyone here, is the Ford specified gap (1.3 if im not mistaken) acceptable?

The TR55IX is an NGK Iridium and Bosch Platinum Plus. I haven't actually run them yet as my car is off the road with the IRS Cradle removed.

[SSD-85]

I do believe I ran them in the last XR8 220 I had with no dramas, I just couldnt remember the price they were. but if its 50 for 8 well thatll suit me. What is their life expectancy?

[crakrz]

As CONGO said earlier, Use BPR5EFS-13. There has been a few threads on this before. I followed RG's advice as have many others. You won't go wrong. If you are still unsure, ring NGK. I'm pretty sure they will tell you the same thing.

_Craig

[RG]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

I do believe I ran them in the last XR8 220 I had with no dramas, I just couldnt remember the price they were. but if its 50 for 8 well thatll suit me. What is their life expectancy?

Wow, people actually listen to me.

Silly people

BPR5EFS-13 is the correct part and they should last about 20-30k I would expect.

Not that I'm actually running them atm Found a good set of genuine Motorcraft ones in the shed as I was hunting around so in they went.

[tezxr8man]

Originally Posted by Congo XR8

im sure i will be corrected if im wrong but i think NGK BPR5EFS-13 is a good cheap alternative im sure thats what i put in mine about $4 each

try the BPR6EFS plugs as they are a higher heat range than BPR5EFS plugs and that's what they use on most performance aussie cars, they'r abouth the same price too, have used them for a while in mine

[blownv8au]

does anyone know what part number an nkg plug is thats two heat ranges colder than the bpr5efs-13?

[RG]

Originally Posted by tezxr8man

try the BPR6EFS plugs as they are a higher heat range than BPR5EFS plugs and that's what they use on most performance aussie cars, they'r abouth the same price too, have used them for a while in mine

BPR6EFS would be a colder plug.

[crakrz]

Yes, RG is right again. Who knew?

[RG]

Originally Posted by crakrz

Yes, RG is right again. Who knew?

I'm scaring myself :

[urbancowboy]

For whoever asked about the Price on the TR55IX they were about $120 for all eight
and i didn't even gap them and haven't had a problem they looked to all be at the same gap size as though they had been gap'd from the factory and the boxes were in good shape so i trusted that hadn't taken a hit or drop. Also though i didn't have a Gap tool!

[blownv8au]

i got bpr7efs-15 today they are two heat ranges colder and were $3.97 each. I'll put them in with my fuel system this week, i hope it starts to run better.

[tezxr8man]

Originally Posted by RG

BPR6EFS would be a colder plug.

Thats what i meant, my bad

[kenno85]

Hi. Should i fit BPR5EFS to my au2 v8 fairmont or BPR5FS as ngk specify for a EL v8? They have 5mm difference in thread reach. I dont want iridium. Cheers for any help

[Dingo]

BPR5EFS or BPR5EF

Both of these plugs are THE SAME REACH against (AU) TR55IX Iridium

EFS non-grooved centre electrode , EF grooved centre electrode

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As for the BPR5FS these are 6.3mm SHORTER in REACH against (AU) TR55IX Iridium

Hope this is of some help

[kenno85]

Thanks Dingo. I put bpr6efs in fine

[BLU-220]

These are the plugs i put in my AU3 XR8 220kw, brought them from supercheap auto from memory they were $5 each
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[madmelon]

Just FYI, please DO NOT try to gap fine tipped (Platinum, Iridium) spark plugs. Very easy to damage the tip. All fine tip plugs come gapped from the factory.