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Old 02-11-2007, 03:49 PM
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I want to order some plugs from sparkplugs.com. I was wondering if there were any 'cheaper' plugs you guys would recommend other than the OEM double platinum NGK's. Included is the link of the compatible plugs according to their website.<ul><li><a href="http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_app.asp?productTypeID=1&amp;AAIA=1368233"> http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_app.asp?productTypeID=1&amp;AAIA=1368233</a</li></ul>
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Default I've tried many plugs, Iridums, stockers, F5DP0R (stgIII), and Bosch F7LTCR (1.8T stocker)....

the RS4/RS6 NGK PFR7Q plugs (same as B5 S4 stock plugs, but one heat range cooler) have provided the best results, with virtually zero misfires at start up, the best fuel mileage, and they look clean after 10K of stage 3 power.
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Default I would recommend sticking with the OEM NGK's, I tried the Bosch Plat 4's thinking I would save a co

uple of bucks. Let's just say I had some issues....went to a local Advanced Auto Parts store and picked up the NGK's for $9.99/each...definitely worth not having the car stumble.
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Default I am on the second set of the bosch platins that VAST sells, and have not had any issues with them.

When I took them out to replace them, they were like new.
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curious about those plugs as well - do you adjust the gap at all??
Old 02-11-2007, 05:28 PM
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Default I'm very happy with my PFR7B's but they're $11.71 each . . .

<ul><li><a href="http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_cross.asp?pid=PFR7B&amp;x=0&amp;y=0">http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_cross.asp?pid=PFR7B&amp;x=0&amp;y=0</a</li></ul>
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I put the NGK Iridiums in...runs great.
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whatever you get just make sure they say "NGK" on them . . .
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Default Question without being an ***.."favorites" but your car has been down for 2 years..

Can I get some background?
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stock gap at ..032, doubt you gap them.. Similar price to Doyles wet dream of a plug


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