Platinum Plugs
Iridium Plugs
Whats the difference between each? Would be intresting to know
[Mk2] [NA] Spark Plugs whats the Difference??
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[Mk2] [NA] Spark Plugs whats the Difference??
Copper Plugs
Platinum Plugs
Iridium Plugs
Whats the difference between each? Would be intresting to know
Platinum Plugs
Iridium Plugs
Whats the difference between each? Would be intresting to know
Re: [Mk2] [NA] Spark Plugs whats the Difference??
Iridium have more of an intense spark and they last longer
Re: [Mk2] [NA] Spark Plugs whats the Difference??
Hi lee
Copper - The traditional material for making spark plugs and cheap to boot!
Platinum - Gives a greatly increased service life over copper allegedly lasting 60,000 mile plus in a standard car. More expensive than coopper. Original fitment in MR2.
Iridium - This is a platinum alloy which is harder than platinum allowing the tip to be even smaller and allegedly gives a 'better' spark. More expensive than copper, but actually cheaper than platinum to produce but usually sold at a dearer price because they are trendy. NGK reccomend you do not gap these yourself as you can easily damage the tip.
Personally, both my N/A and turbo both have BKR6EP8 Platinum in but if your running extra boost would go for grade cooler iridium.
I sell all the various types at www.flashmetal.com
Regards Jeff
Copper - The traditional material for making spark plugs and cheap to boot!
Platinum - Gives a greatly increased service life over copper allegedly lasting 60,000 mile plus in a standard car. More expensive than coopper. Original fitment in MR2.
Iridium - This is a platinum alloy which is harder than platinum allowing the tip to be even smaller and allegedly gives a 'better' spark. More expensive than copper, but actually cheaper than platinum to produce but usually sold at a dearer price because they are trendy. NGK reccomend you do not gap these yourself as you can easily damage the tip.
Personally, both my N/A and turbo both have BKR6EP8 Platinum in but if your running extra boost would go for grade cooler iridium.
I sell all the various types at www.flashmetal.com
Regards Jeff