Spark Plugs for AGU 1.8t

[danegti]

I hate to do this, but i'm sick of sifting through threads to find what i need so just thought this was the fastest what to get the info i need.

I'm going to replace my spark plugs on my 1999 golf gti (AGU).
It has no performance mods.

I'm just after the names and number of the plugs others have used and have been satisfied with. It currently has Bosch FR7LDC

Cheers

[Lito]

>Stock spark plugs NGK PFR6Q stock gap .032"

--Common replacements
Autolite 3923
Autolite 3922 (one heat range colder)
Denso Iridium IK20
Denso Iridium IK22 (one heat range colder)
Bosch F7LTCR
NGK BKR7E (Race plug, one range colder)
*avoid BKR7E-11 as the factory gap is too large, .042*

For every additional 50HP over stock, a general rule is:
--1 heat range colder
--gap shrinks by .004
So, a chipped 1.8T would make good use ofa plug one range colder gapped to .028



That was taken from the FAQ over vwvortex

[stotto]

BKR6EKT - Factory heat range plugs with copper cores
PFR6Q - Factory heat range plugs with platinum cores

BKR7EKT - Copper cored plugs, cooler heat range better for chipped cars
PFR7B - Platinum cored plugs, cooler heat range better for chipped cars

[danegti]

What's the dis/advantages of copper plugs?

[h100vw]

What's the dis/advantages of copper plugs?

Copper plugs don't last as long as platinum. Otherwise no particular disadvantage. They are heaps cheaper too.

If you plan to do some mods, even the factory plugs are adequate until you go to a Big Turbo.

Gavin

PS I am coming to Adelaide at the end of the month, if you fancied a tune

[danegti]

What would the tune involve?

[h100vw]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f180/mk4-golf-gti-8l-a3-turbo-me3-8-ecu-no-ecus-opened-during-tune-up-73679.html

Have a read here and see if that answers your questions. I can take the ECU out for you and refit it.

Gavin

[Lito]

What would the tune involve?

It involves moar horse powers!!! Do it

[JustCruisn]

It involves moar horse powers!!! Do it

OH yeah do it. Once you have the taste you will want more.

[eri_12]

And it gets you better fuel consumption...why not?!!

[Stan]

I have one of Gav's stage 2 custom code tunes and it is worth every cent. You only need stage one if you have no mods to your engine/ exhaust.

[JustCruisn]

And it gets you better fuel consumption...why not?!!

better fuel consumption ha ha
You will stick your foot in at every chance to use the extra power you now have and the fuel consumption will probably rise.

[danegti]

^haha exactly my thoughts. Nah i might hold off on a tune for now. Suspension and some new wheels are on the agenda next

[eri_12]

better fuel consumption ha ha
You will stick your foot in at every chance to use the extra power you now have and the fuel consumption will probably rise.

Yeah for the first week or so and then you want more power! I should have put in "depending on how you drive it"

[Bug_racer]

BKUR6ET-10 is the factory NGK part number for the spark plugs