Did I buy the wrong spark plugs?
01-03-2008, 05:06 PM
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Did I buy the wrong spark plugs?
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...23&postcount=9
I picked up some NGK BUR9EQ-T plugs and I plan to install them on both for leading and trailing.
So if I am reading MazdaManiacs post correctly, I should be using the BUR9EQP in the leading and RE9BT in the trailing. I was told by my local auto parts store that the "P" at the end does not exist.
If you are talking about RX-7 plugs (BUR9EQP [NGK-5255], IRE01-31 [NGK-5720]), DO NOT run those in your trailing position. They will bottom out and distort your housings.
If you are talking about OEM RX-8 plugs (RE7CL, RE9BT), do not run trailing plugs in your leading position. They are too short and the electrode design will induce shrapnel.
Either run correct OEM plugs in their proper positions or run RX-7 trailing plugs (BUR9EQP [NGK-5255])in the leading position for turbo applications if so desired.
If you are talking about OEM RX-8 plugs (RE7CL, RE9BT), do not run trailing plugs in your leading position. They are too short and the electrode design will induce shrapnel.
Either run correct OEM plugs in their proper positions or run RX-7 trailing plugs (BUR9EQP [NGK-5255])in the leading position for turbo applications if so desired.
So if I am reading MazdaManiacs post correctly, I should be using the BUR9EQP in the leading and RE9BT in the trailing. I was told by my local auto parts store that the "P" at the end does not exist.
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01-03-2008, 05:27 PM
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http://www.mazsport.net/store/index....ct_detail&p=23
If your RX8 is Turbo powered, then we recommend all trailing spark plugs. Made by NGK so not stock OEM but we have found they work great for the RX8.
The SKU# is BUR9EQP8. So what does the 8 mean? lol
If your RX8 is Turbo powered, then we recommend all trailing spark plugs. Made by NGK so not stock OEM but we have found they work great for the RX8.
The SKU# is BUR9EQP8. So what does the 8 mean? lol
01-03-2008, 05:34 PM
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I just chekced the NGK website and it seems the "P" stands for Platinum.
Standard - BUR9EQ #5483
Laser Platinum - BUR9EQP #5255
Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life. Dual platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions
Standard - BUR9EQ #5483
Laser Platinum - BUR9EQP #5255
Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life. Dual platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions
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01-03-2008, 06:18 PM
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http://www.mazsport.net/store/index....ct_detail&p=23
If your RX8 is Turbo powered, then we recommend all trailing spark plugs. Made by NGK so not stock OEM but we have found they work great for the RX8.
The SKU# is BUR9EQP8. So what does the 8 mean? lol
If your RX8 is Turbo powered, then we recommend all trailing spark plugs. Made by NGK so not stock OEM but we have found they work great for the RX8.
The SKU# is BUR9EQP8. So what does the 8 mean? lol
01-04-2008, 10:44 AM
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Well I am gonna take MM's advice (again) 
I bought two BUR9EQP and two RE9BT and returned my BUR9EQ plugs.
Holly crap these RE9BT are expensive! They are 3X the price of the BUR9EQP.
I bought two BUR9EQP and two RE9BT and returned my BUR9EQ plugs.
Holly crap these RE9BT are expensive! They are 3X the price of the BUR9EQP.
01-04-2008, 11:16 AM
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01-04-2008, 03:36 PM
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We have been using these plugs in RX-7's for years so when the random ping Greddy turbo kit was released it reduced the chances of broken motors a little. There are much more expensive alternatives out there though, Scott
01-04-2008, 03:44 PM
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The '7 plugs are fine. You just need the shims for the trailing.
I know that keeps getting reitterated around here, but the question keeps coming up.
Scott, I realize that you sell them with the shims, but many folks will be buying them from NAPA or something similar without the shims and the damage to the housing is documented.
I know that keeps getting reitterated around here, but the question keeps coming up.
Scott, I realize that you sell them with the shims, but many folks will be buying them from NAPA or something similar without the shims and the damage to the housing is documented.
01-05-2008, 12:06 AM
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I am surprised how good my stock plugs look after 29,000km (18,000miles) and about 12,000km (7500miles) was with the turbo installed.
I noticed zero difference with the new plugs but it was not a complete waste of time because the OEM leading plugs (RE7C-L) run too hot with a turbo.
I noticed zero difference with the new plugs but it was not a complete waste of time because the OEM leading plugs (RE7C-L) run too hot with a turbo.
01-16-2008, 01:47 PM
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Ηι everybody,
I just bought new spark plugs which seem to be the NGK 6700-6701 codes but the packaging is different from the one I new.
Naturally, the difference should be only the new packaging.
However, I post some photos here in case that someone knows this type of packaging and explain to me why NGK has two types of packaging.
I just bought new spark plugs which seem to be the NGK 6700-6701 codes but the packaging is different from the one I new.
Naturally, the difference should be only the new packaging.
However, I post some photos here in case that someone knows this type of packaging and explain to me why NGK has two types of packaging.
Last edited by rotaryPilot; 01-16-2008 at 01:58 PM.
01-17-2008, 02:41 AM
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01-17-2008, 07:58 AM
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If thats what you're asking, because these plugs are special for rotary only, and its Laser Iridium.
01-29-2008, 01:59 AM
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Well does anybody know what is the difference here? They are the same spark plugs but they have different part number. The screenshots were taken from http://www.ngk.co.uk/ and http://www.ngksparkplugs.com
01-29-2008, 08:34 AM
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Well does anybody know what is the difference here? They are the same spark plugs but they have different part number. The screenshots were taken from http://www.ngk.co.uk/ and http://www.ngksparkplugs.com
As long as its the same plugs, why would you even care what the box looks like.
02-04-2008, 03:13 AM
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Plus silver is more ballin packaging then yellow anyways you now have bling factor. Tape them on the outside of your car for extra points at the car show!