Spark Plugs....How much?? - Page 2

nk_zhp · 04-27-2010, 04:17 PM

I would not put anything but NGKs in. You change plugs every 4-5 years if that and the idea of saving 40 bucks on 6 of them isn't worth it. Bosch generally makes good stuff but when it comes to spark plugs NGK is da man!

ChasCan · 04-27-2010, 04:30 PM

NGK FTW. Chas

Rubenk · 04-27-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubica

I can't help but laugh at you since you used the wrong plugs.

"wrong plugs" are you serious? Go ahead and put those 40$ plugs in there.

I offered my two cents worth. I'll do what I do you can all do what you do.

xdmikey · 04-27-2010, 05:04 PM

as part of a buddy deal/inspection 2 front bushings/all fluids.
i still get the same miss. are the wires/whatever they're called needing to be replaced?
also, how long should the belt last?

nk_zhp · 04-27-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenk

"wrong plugs" are you serious? Go ahead and put those 40$ plugs in there.

I offered my two cents worth. I'll do what I do you can all do what you do.

I'll back you up that the plugs you used aren't "wrong". There is a specific Bosch p/n at 2+ bucks for this engine. However laws of physical aside I noticed that some plugs are more prone to changing the gap over time. Gap is key to good timed ignition. NGKs in my experience have been a lot better at maintaining the proper gap over longer periods of time.

se93 · 04-27-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quacktoduck

i got my ngk 2667s for 5.25each got the oreillys buddy discount but im sure i can get more
best plugs evarrrrrrr

The NGK 2667's are the Iridium verision NGK's. Did you notice any difference with them? I have been curious to try these on my 2000 328Ci.

quacktoduck · 04-28-2010, 06:05 AM

yes i have seen an improvement in power and gas mileage.. the last time i changed plugs were about 30k miles or less and they were ngk bkr6equp, the point for the 2667s is its a colder plug and you will thus see an improvement in gas mileage and power ironically... i get much better pulls from 60-90... the only problem i saw was i did the intake manifold gaskets a couple days later and now with the changes in spark and all the computer cannot adapt via o2 values its reading so i need to go in for a SW update on my DME... it was in a service bulletin but im out of warranty and i cant stand a ses light... i def would recommend the colder ngk 2667s

jackeatsemokids recommended them for m54s

oh and i drive a e39 530i but same m54 as the 330i

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04-27-2010, 04:17 PM	#21
nk_zhp Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 712 My Ride: ZHP / E30 M3 View My Garage	I would not put anything but NGKs in. You change plugs every 4-5 years if that and the idea of saving 40 bucks on 6 of them isn't worth it. Bosch generally makes good stuff but when it comes to spark plugs NGK is da man!

04-27-2010, 04:30 PM	#22
ChasCan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,066 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	NGK FTW. Chas

04-28-2010, 06:05 AM	#27
quacktoduck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle/Honolulu Posts: 73 My Ride: e39 View My Garage	yes i have seen an improvement in power and gas mileage.. the last time i changed plugs were about 30k miles or less and they were ngk bkr6equp, the point for the 2667s is its a colder plug and you will thus see an improvement in gas mileage and power ironically... i get much better pulls from 60-90... the only problem i saw was i did the intake manifold gaskets a couple days later and now with the changes in spark and all the computer cannot adapt via o2 values its reading so i need to go in for a SW update on my DME... it was in a service bulletin but im out of warranty and i cant stand a ses light... i def would recommend the colder ngk 2667s jackeatsemokids recommended them for m54s oh and i drive a e39 530i but same m54 as the 330i