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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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BRISK spark plugs - first impressions

Just replaced a set of 5K old NGK Iridiums with the Brisk Racing Silver Plugs. (single electrode, DR12S)
First off, they MUST be re-gapped as they come out of the box at about .015
I gapped them to .028
First thing I noticed was a faster cold start-up. The high speed miss and hesitation I had with the NGK's is gone. (Even when new, I had a miss with the NGK's)
So, they did what I had hoped they would do so I'm a happy camper!

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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I have been running them for some time now. They are awesome plugs and also fixed a miss I had up top when I ran NGK's.

Glad to see more people running them .

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Jan threw in a set for me on my JCW when I got his tune done in Seattle. He really likes them so that's good enough for me
After the initial tune my gain was approx 9hp, then a change out of my stock JCW plugs with only 10K but had been running lean for that mileage, in go the Brisks and some more of Jan's tweaking magic and yet another 9hp!
 

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I also gave Brisk plugs a try, but didn't want to comment on them until I had some solid before/after seat time. Of the two track days I did this autumn, the first was with my usual NGK BKR8EIX. The NGK's have significantly better throttle response than the stock plugs, but with their aggressively cold heat range, they offered a bit of a chunky and sluggish cold-engine response.

I installed a set of Brisk DR12YS, which are the equivalent heat range. Like Jim found, out of the box their gapping was horrid. I gapped them to 0.030", because that sounded reasonable at the moment. The results were clear upon first start-up. Smoother revving during cold operation, and even crisper and quicker throttle response at all times. On the track, however, is where these expensive plugs really surprised me. I was able to very smoothly modulate the throttle on corner exit, something I always found a difficult operation with the Tritec engine with the stock bypass valve. Somehow these plugs smoothed out that behavior and allowed me to focus on driving and not wrestling with the engines old quirks.

Two thumbs up from me. They surely suprised me with their clear effectiveness.

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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What's the make and model? I've been searching for some good spark plugs... are they all universal or is there a size to them? (I'm not very good with cars, but I like to buy the parts and have someone install them for me)
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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recently installed a set of the "lamobo" plugs not possible to re gap, much improvement over NGK.
for proper application PM Jan at RMW or go to brisk racing.com and search or ask.
I will stick with brisk from now on
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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which gap is the proper?i'm waiting for a reply from brisk racing but is there a list or something where i can choose a gap for my moded car!?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by itsminidrmer
What's the make and model? I've been searching for some good spark plugs... are they all universal or is there a size to them? (I'm not very good with cars, but I like to buy the parts and have someone install them for me)
You can find more info about Brisk Plugs here
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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so if your fitting the plugs to a stock head on a cooper s what is the correct gap to set them. when i spoke to ken at alta he said that you could fit them straight out of the box.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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I picked mine up from alta, haven't installed them yet.
I was wondering about the gap as well although I to was told by Ken that they were gapped correctly out of the box.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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I have never, ever screwed a spark plug into any car I've owned without checking the gap. Like I said, the Brisk plugs came out of the box at around .015. One was actually almost totally closed. I also noticed that of the four plugs, only one had a protective plastic cap over the electrode end. (I got mine from Alta, also)
Another thing, make sure the connectors at the top end of the plug are screwed on tight. Mine were all loose.

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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Hello everyone:

I just installed the 4 prong Brisk plugs model DOR14LGS-T after 70k miles on the orginal plugs. Car seems to accelerate smoother. I have a 15% pulley, CIA, and Invidia catback.

Does anyone else have experience or actal numbers with this type of Brisk Plug?

 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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I'm pretty sure that's the one Jan threw in my car see post # 3
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MidniteCoop
I picked mine up from alta, haven't installed them yet.
I was wondering about the gap as well although I to was told by Ken that they were gapped correctly out of the box.

the 4 prongs don't need gapped but every one I have checked of the DR-12s are not gapped properly
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Wow! Hey Jan, are you seeing those kind of gains from just changing out the original to the Brisk 4 prong?

 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by minsane
Wow! Hey Jan, are you seeing those kind of gains from just changing out the original to the Brisk 4 prong?

I'm sure if the plugs are the problem you will see gains
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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What are gaps? How do you fix it? If I order the "4 prongs" I just screw them on and call it a day?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by itsminidrmer
What are gaps? How do you fix it? If I order the "4 prongs" I just screw them on and call it a day?
no gapping on the 4prong
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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well if jan says their good. I'm sold. where can I send my money to for these plugs.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Wow, great find Brian and Jan. I love how all of these vendors are now carrying these plugs. Kind of like the Cross coilovers. These worked so well in the MINI I am going to get a set for the Jetta
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Soon, I'm going to have a 17% pulley, one-ball, and Alta intake. Which plug (4 prong) should I buy? Anyone got a link? I'm going to buy them and have my buddy install them.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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For Cooper's and Stock Cooper S Models w/std. S/C Pulley use BRSK-DR14S

For Cooper S Model’s w/15% or larger S/C Pulley Upgrade (or JCW Cars) use BRSK-DR12S

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...uct/346/cat/27
 

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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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I've got the Lambo style as well. Bought mine used from PGT. Car definitely runs smoother Can't remember the part number, just that it had GS-T at the end of it
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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I may need to get a set as well.

Has anyone tried these pulse plugs? : http://www.pulstar.com/
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by davisflyer
I may need to get a set as well.

Has anyone tried these pulse plugs? : http://www.pulstar.com/
Id stick with the Brisk. PM me if you want.
 
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