[urq] NGK plug source

[Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com]

Just for the info:

In NGK numbering system, BP is for the size and shape of the body, 7 is 
the heat range and the suffix is the tip.
In this case, ET is for the OEM-style tri-electrode and EVX means this is 
a platinum single-electrode version of the ET that fits the same engine. 

BTW, since the plug type number is so long and hard to decipher, NGK use a 
"stock number" that is easier to read but has no relation to the type 
number. All plug manufacturers do the same.

Example: BP7ES, BPR7ES, BP7ET, BP7EVX, BPR7ES11, BUR7ET, etc.
All these plugs are physically close but choosing the right one for a 
WX-WR is difficult without knowing what Audi knew when they conceived the 
engine. That's why I stick to the OEM recommendation whenever I have to 
buy plugs. Too much "black magic" for me...

Louis-Alain






"Brandon Rogers" <brogers at terrix.com> 
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2004-08-23 11:56
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quite a few people like the NGK BP6ET  - not sure what the manual says, 
tho.
But the nice folks at the local FLAPS sometimes need a different
number....as I sit here I want to say "something something one two"..????

Brandon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Maurits Jonkergouw" <urq at moregraphics.nl>
To: <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: [urq] NGK plug source


Shouldn't it be the NGK BP7EVX for the WRs BTW??
MAurits

>I remember walking into a Checker a couple years back or whatever and 
they
>said they didn't stock them - I knew they did.  When I used the other
number
>on the box 9stock number or something) they found them easily.  It was a 
4
>or 5 digit number on the flap....
>
>Brandon
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <DGraber460 at aol.com>
>To: <quattro at audifans.com>; <urq at audifans.com>
>Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 10:15 PM
>Subject: [urq] NGK plug source
>
>
>> Anyone have a good source for NGK plugs? I can't seem to find a set of
>> BP6ETs. Rod at TPC doesn't have them, my local Import parts shop 
doesn't
>stock
>> (special order only) them. I thought I remembered the local
>> Checker/Shucks/Kragen having them on the shelf. They're special order
>there  also.
>> Any good "stocking" sources?
>> I'm not anxious to pay "special order" prices.
>>
>> Dennis
>> Denver
> > "Full throttle till you see God.....then  brake.............hard"