| Author | Message | ||
| John Ashburne (Jashburne)
Junior Member Username: Jashburne Post Number: 76 Registered: 9-2002 |
Currently I'm using Bosch WR6DP and they are working fine so far after about 3,000 miles on them. I also like the NGKs. Have not liked Champions on other cars and so wouldn't even try them on the Ferrari. YMMV John | ||
| Phil Hughes (Ferrarifixer)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarifixer Post Number: 190 Registered: 7-2003 |
John. I'm happy that you're happy with Champions!! However, my frustration at finding up to 1 in 10 new ones being faulty, and then later in life to see the familiar brown stains up the white ceramic from wasted combustion, will annoy me for years, and have caused much wasted, non chargeable time. Champion are well and truly off my shopping list. My bad champion history is from over 10 years ago now, but NGK have been consistently good. Also, the tow plane at my gliding club no longer uses champion...due to an "incident" a few years back...... | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1928 Registered: 5-2001 |
The 7 is a higher heat range...preferred for a car that is run in the city a lot and prone to fouling plugs. Usually not a concern with a fuel injected car; meaning the stock heat range should be fine. If you have a problem, it may be with another ignition or fuel issue...plug gap, wires, caps, extenders, fuel filter, etc. | ||
| spanky mcdoogle (Spanker)
New member Username: Spanker Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2003 |
Some guy on that new board who posted something about NGK plugs. Seems to know alot about the technical stuff with these cars. David?? ferrari-talk FWIW | ||
| tim fry (Timthetooth)
New member Username: Timthetooth Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2003 |
Currently I am running a set of NGK BP8EVX and have a slight hesitation on pulling away. Ignition leads are newish and once underway all is ok. what is the differance between these and NGK BP7EVX ? | ||
| tim fry (Timthetooth)
New member Username: Timthetooth Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2003 |
Currently I am running a set of NGK BP8EVX and have a slight hesitation on pulling away. Ignition leads are newish and once underway all is ok. what is the differance between these and NGK BP7EVX ? | ||
| John Millard (Jmillard308)
New member Username: Jmillard308 Post Number: 49 Registered: 5-2003 |
Phil My experience with Champions is the total opposite to yours - every time I have used anything but (Bosch, NGK) I have had grief! | ||
| Phil Hughes (Ferrarifixer)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarifixer Post Number: 187 Registered: 7-2003 |
NGK BP7EV(X) 0.6mm Gap. Fit and Forget! No champion.....endless history of troubles. | ||
| Neville Pugh (Nevpugh68)
Junior Member Username: Nevpugh68 Post Number: 72 Registered: 7-2001 |
But does that mean you've got to put that reply on every post too ?  | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1804 Registered: 11-2001 |
a question so nice, he asked it thrice! doody! | ||
| tim fry (Timthetooth)
New member Username: Timthetooth Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2003 |
What are the best plugs for a 400i. I am running a lead additive/octane booster in the petrol giving around 100 octane, with ignition advanced 2 degrees. |