
Originally Posted by
Jake@JHM
That plug is too hot for your car.
Are you tuned or stock?
I am completely stock i just saw this.
HOT - NGK #6 (OEM Range for 1.8/2.7 Engines) - Stock car with stock boost/timing, or mildly-tuned car in cold climates.
Recommended Plugs in this Heat Range:
- NGK BKR6E (Copper)
- NGK BKR6EIX (Iridium Version of the same plug above)
- Denso K20R (Copper)
- Denso IK20 (Iridium Version of the same plug above)
- NGK PFR6Q (OEM Platinum) - If you're planning to stick with stock boost
COLD - NGK #7 (One Step Colder) - Cars with basic "chip/intake/exhaust" bolt-on upgrades (K03, K04, etc): Drop one range.
Recommended Plugs in this Heat Range:
NGK BKR7E (Copper)
NGK BKR7EIX (Iridium Version of the same plug above)
Denso K22R (Copper)
Denso IK22 (Iridium Version of the same plug above)
COLDER - NGK #8 (Two Steps Colder) - Cars with bigger turbos will benefit from these, whereas a regularly chipped car may foul these.
Recommended Plugs in this Heat Range:
Champion C63YC (Copper)
NGK R5672A-8 (Copper, Non-Resistor plug)
NGK BKR8EIX (Iridium)
Denso IK24 (Iridium)
Bosch FR5DTC (Copper)
Bosch F5DPOR (Platinum/Side Fire)*
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