Which spark plugs?

1. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

   #1 27th May 2009, 21:25

   Will soon be doing a service on my VTR, just wondering what the best plugs are as there are about ten different ones on EuroCarParts with bosch being cheapest, ngk second and denso third (Denso also being about twice as much per plug)
   
   So is there really a difference between brands and is there any reason for not just buying the cheapest ones possible? (exceptions on high performance engines obviously)
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 27th May 2009, 21:52

   just go for some ngk standard plugs
3. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

   #3 27th May 2009, 22:31

   NGK seem to be the most popular mate go for them
4. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #4 27th May 2009, 22:32

   Love my Split V ones, also Bosch 4 are good
5. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #5 27th May 2009, 22:40

   Go for single electrode efforts from either Bosch or NGK. Don't forget to check the gapping is set correctly.
6. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

   #6 27th May 2009, 22:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Finchowned Go for single electrode efforts from either Bosch or NGK. Don't forget to check the gapping is set correctly.

   Yeah my dad told me I need to do that, how do I do that?
7. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #7 27th May 2009, 22:53

   You need to know the recommended gap between the centre and ground electrode (Haynes will tell you), then use a feeler gauge to check to see if the gap needs to be opened up slightly or reduced slightly.
8. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

   #8 28th May 2009, 12:22

   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-2...3A1%7C294%3A50
   
   Is this a good price for a pair iridium spark plugs?
   
   I thought it was quite cheap but i dont really know anythin about em
9. don55 Established Member Joined: Feb 2004 southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1881 Super stripped VTS transit camper iveco work hor

   #9 28th May 2009, 12:35

   ngk iridium all the way
10. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

    #10 28th May 2009, 12:53

    Is it a good price?
11. user_26566 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 harlow/ essex Posts: 1414 stealth Vtr/S

    #11 28th May 2009, 13:26

    i have denso irridium spark plugs..
    apparently the little bit off the bottom snapes off
12. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #12 28th May 2009, 13:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by toms_vtr i have denso irridium spark plugs.. apparently the little bit off the bottom snapes off

    How much did you ay
    
    I have seen them for £55, for 4
13. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

    #13 28th May 2009, 13:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 How much did you ay I have seen them for £55, for 4

    
    
    Yeah same here
    
    Thats why im still waiting for someone to confirm ive found a good deal here lol
14. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

    #14 29th May 2009, 18:36

    bump bump
15. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #15 30th May 2009, 19:49

    Multi electrode wont give you any performance gain!
    They will last longer though!as the spark will always take the shortest path to earth
    ngk r are the way to go!
16. user_26566 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 harlow/ essex Posts: 1414 stealth Vtr/S

    #16 31st May 2009, 14:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 How much did you pay I have seen them for £55, for 4

    i got them for free as a mate works at there shop