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Anyone using NGK Copper Plugs?

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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Anyone using NGK Copper Plugs?

part number? gap? torque?

Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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anyone using ANY copper spark plugs???

So cheap so and so heat efficient compared to platinum! I can't believe no one has any...
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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If I am not mistaken... doesnt the Mini come with NGK stock???
 
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by goldcountrymini
If I am not mistaken... doesnt the Mini come with NGK stock???
Fitment in a JCW car is NGK BKR 7 EQUP. Don't know what material the electrode is . . .
 
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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OEM are platinum.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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I've used NGK plugs since the 70's when I bought them for my air-cooled VW engine. The copper "heart" was supposed to run cooler. I have never had any kind of plug failure in all these years. I consider them every bit as good, if not better than Champion or AC, which are the U.S. standard for spark plugs.

Back then you had to change plugs every 10,000 miles or so. Now, with electronic ignition allowing larger gaps and no mechanical points, plugs can be rated to run as long as 30 - 60 thousand miles before requiring a change out, so you might only need to actually change plugs once or twice while owning the vehicle.
 
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