Spark plugs for 16v

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:09 pm

Haynes suggests (I wouldn't take it as Gospel), the same plugs for 8v and 16v (although with slightly wider gap on the 16v plug).

If I want to replace my 16v's plugs, which brand/type - and exactly which part number - do I choose?

BXrunner · Post by **BXrunner** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:40 pm

according to NKGs website for BX 16v

BX 1.9 16V / NON-CATALYST 10/87 –> 10/92 BCP7ET
BX 1.9 16V / CATALYST 10/92 –> BCPR7E
Recommended BCPR7E Alternative BCPR7ES 0.7mm

Recommended BCP7ET

rob-bx16v · Post by **rob-bx16v** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:48 pm

I use NGK BCP7ET on my 16v. They have 3 prongs and not a single prong like the gti 8v ( if you know what i mean)

BXrunner · Post by **BXrunner** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:54 pm

How much do the triple prong ones cost lumpy needs new plugs

Post by **docchevron** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:36 am

BCP7ET is the only way to go with a valver, really it is. Although Champion (believe it or not) do a competition plug that markedly improves the 0-60 time, although the are FUBAR after 300 miles and cost a fortune.

Stick with NGK.

As for Lumpy, triple's might just be a waste of money TBH.

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:18 pm

whats wrong with OEM Equiem ones?

i mean other than the fact i pay pennies for the NGK ones

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:32 pm

I just bought a set of NGK BCP7ET's for £15. Not the cheapest plugs I've ever bought. But hey.

Cornishbx16v · Post by **Cornishbx16v** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:30 pm

£11-15 is about normal for them!
but they are good plugs and if the coil,leads and cap etc are in order will last a good while!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:35 pm

OK, can anyone recommend good leads. I have a new dizzy etc. and the coil's fine.

I am trying to get the engine as much 'on song' as I can, as I think it's a bit out of sorts... I'm running it with 99 octane fuel, all the filters are new and the battery is fine. There's just a hint of rough/inconsistent running at high revs, and before I go much further I might as well do the ignition side of things... can't do any harm I guess.

I know I'm new to the 16v but my instincts tell me it's not quite 'there' yet.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:14 pm

Phil I bought the original spec borgecor ones from GSF, which are good and have thw rubber "stopper" to stop moisture etc getting down inside the spark plug gaps. They werent cheap though!

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:22 pm

I pay £5.49 for a full set of the NGK's in Halfords, and have a set of BOSCH leads which where special order from Halfords for £40.00 fancy silicone jobies and they made a noticable improvement over the semi brittle ones that where on the car at the time.

Starting to think there might be enough people about to get an order into Magnecore, needs 10 people or so to order

Post by **docchevron** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:47 am

£15 for triple elctrode plugs is not expensive.
And they are the best plugs for a valver.
Equiem, meh, NGK, better.

Needless to say my valver sports a full set of Magnecore leads, they're the dogs b*ll*ocks, they really are.
You cant beat a nice fat spark.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:29 am

Vanny wrote:Starting to think there might be enough people about to get an order into Magnecore, needs 10 people or so to order

Well, put me on the list

rob-bx16v · Post by **rob-bx16v** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:28 pm

Magnecore leads all the way!. I have the electro sports on my 16v ( blue leads) they are about 4 or 5 years old now and have never ever given me any trouble. We run magnecore kv85 leads on the green 16v ( red leads) and theyre fine too.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:00 pm

8mm Electro sports are £61.18 all in. KV85's are only about a tenner more, but I imagine they wouldn't fit under the cover.

I think I'll consider the former next month.

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