09-14-2020, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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NGK Plugs
Anyone using NGK plugs in an 8BA? if so any pros or cons?
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09-14-2020, 04:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: NGK Plugs
I'm using NGK's in my blown flathead with excellent results. They were recommended by some well known people here and so far so good. My 2 cents.
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09-14-2020, 04:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: NGK Plugs
Me too. B6L in an 8BA style Merc slightly "warmed up". Plugs look just right. Milled 8CM iron heads.
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09-14-2020, 04:59 PM | #4 |
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Re: NGK Plugs
I have been using them for 15 yrs.
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09-14-2020, 05:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: NGK Plugs
B6L’s working good with my EAB heads.
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09-14-2020, 06:06 PM | #6 |
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09-14-2020, 06:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: NGK Plugs
Get them for Rock Auto for under $2.00 a piece
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09-14-2020, 06:13 PM | #8 |
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Used for the past 15+ years in my 49
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09-14-2020, 06:16 PM | #9 |
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Lots of positives! Same plug you'd recommend for a stock 221?
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09-14-2020, 07:12 PM | #10 |
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Yes
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09-14-2020, 07:14 PM | #11 |
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Work fine on my 21 studder...
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09-14-2020, 07:17 PM | #12 |
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NGK's are one of the only plugs where the electrode is indexed to the threads, if that means anything... I like 'em.
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09-14-2020, 09:41 PM | #13 |
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I use the NGK GR4 2635 plugs recommended by Mark Kirby when I bought his heads in 1999.
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09-14-2020, 09:50 PM | #14 |
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Thanks guys! I am learning the value of a well tuned ignition system from the slot in the end of the cam to the tip of the spark plugs.
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09-15-2020, 12:14 AM | #15 |
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Re: NGK Plugs
The gold color on the threads is something sprayed on to help keep the plugs from sticking to the head so you can never strip the threads when removing the plugs. They break loose easier that way.
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09-15-2020, 06:29 AM | #16 |
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09-15-2020, 07:27 AM | #17 |
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Yes, B4L (3112) in my roadster.
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09-15-2020, 02:13 PM | #19 |
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When RONNIE ROADSTER had my 40 this Spring that's what he installed. Runs great.
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09-15-2020, 03:55 PM | #20 |
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