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Old 08-24-2012, 01:08 AM
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What are the best spark plugs to run on a 1997 A4 1.8T AEB engine? I'm currently running a Forge Diverter Splitter Valve, K&N Air Intake, Custom 2.5" cat-back exhaust with 4" Vibrant TPV muffler & soon to be added a Speed Tuning Chip. Let me know what you guys are running on your b5's! Looking to buy some NGK copper plugs...
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 01:13 AM
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For being chipped go with NGK BKR7E. They are one heat range colder than stock-replacement plugs (which in copper would be BKR6E).
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 01:33 AM
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Old 08-24-2012, 02:44 AM
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For being chipped go with NGK BKR7E. They are one heat range colder than stock-replacement plugs (which in copper would be BKR6E).
I looked on AutoZone and SparkPlugs.com and both said that those plugs aren't compatible with my car?
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 02:52 AM
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NGK BKR6E until you are chipped, NGK BKR7E after you are chipped.

Stock gap should be .032, chipped gap should be .028.
 
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Originally Posted by lukestaah
I looked on AutoZone and SparkPlugs.com and both said that those plugs aren't compatible with my car?
Once you start modding, you have to be careful with things like that... BKR7E won't really be ideal for a STOCK car, which is all the AutoZone and other places will reference. But once you're chipped they'll be the better choice.
 
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