Spark Plug Talk

fl335i · 11-11-2010, 03:40 PM

Ok guys, what kind of plugs come stock in the N54? I've always been an NGK guy. V-groove or Iridiums. I have 40k on my car and I think it's about time for change. I know all about the tool etc. I'm more interested in has anyone changed over to the Denso/NGK performance iridiums?

enrita · 11-11-2010, 03:45 PM

you can use only OEM ones which are Bosch. The NGK from mini cooper S are a fit but prone to knock.

fl335i · 11-12-2010, 09:12 AM

Did a quick search around and looks like NGK DILKAR6A-11 might work. That's a search based on physical characteristics and heat range. $21.29/EA plug! I think I'll just stick with the OEM plugs for now at $13/ea.

I also found that HKS is making some plugs for our cars. Has anyone tried them long term?

mycoupe · 11-12-2010, 10:47 AM

For some reason I recall someone having pretty big issues from using the HKS plugs??? Anyone recall this?

fl335i · 11-12-2010, 05:26 PM

Well I'm going to do OEM plugs now at 40k and go from there...

11-11-2010, 03:40 PM	#1
fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Spark Plug Talk Ok guys, what kind of plugs come stock in the N54? I've always been an NGK guy. V-groove or Iridiums. I have 40k on my car and I think it's about time for change. I know all about the tool etc. I'm more interested in has anyone changed over to the Denso/NGK performance iridiums?
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	you can use only OEM ones which are Bosch. The NGK from mini cooper S are a fit but prone to knock. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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11-12-2010, 09:12 AM	#3
fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Did a quick search around and looks like NGK DILKAR6A-11 might work. That's a search based on physical characteristics and heat range. $21.29/EA plug! I think I'll just stick with the OEM plugs for now at $13/ea. I also found that HKS is making some plugs for our cars. Has anyone tried them long term? Last edited by fl335i; 11-12-2010 at 09:30 AM..
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11-12-2010, 10:47 AM	#4
mycoupe Banned 60 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	For some reason I recall someone having pretty big issues from using the HKS plugs??? Anyone recall this?
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11-12-2010, 05:26 PM	#5
fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Well I'm going to do OEM plugs now at 40k and go from there...
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