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    Was thinking of changing spar plugs in my stock v6 ,,, what are the benefits of

    this and can anyone recommend a brand or price of any good ones for better

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    I go for NGK or bosch.

    If your sparkies aren't that old then you will not notice any difference. You might wanna change the leads if you don't know when they were replaced or if it looks worn.

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    I use NGK's. Iridiums are a bit of overkill IMO. Take one out and check it, if the gap is more than 1.5mm and the electrode is a bit rounded, then replace them.
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    Just use standard issue holden plugs. These work just fine even on performance cars.
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    I use Bosch Super 4

    I also use bosch for anything else that i need (leads/coils/belts etc etc) excellent stuff
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    Quote Originally Posted by VT Berlina 07 View Post
    I use Bosch Super 4

    I also use bosch for anything else that i need (leads/coils/belts etc etc) excellent stuff
    You happy with the Bosch Super 4's ? I wanna try them with LPG.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vxcalais_01 View Post
    You happy with the Bosch Super 4's ? I wanna try them with LPG.
    yes, i wouldnt use anything else. as i said, if i need anything replaced (belts,coil packs etc) i use bosch
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    Quote Originally Posted by VT Berlina 07 View Post
    yes, i wouldnt use anything else. as i said, if i need anything replaced (belts,coil packs etc) i use bosch
    I tried getting some Super4's but they are practically impossible to get. They are phasing them out apparently. Instread i go the super plus plugs with yttrium. They are standard HR8DCV+ with a 1.3mm gap which attracted me as i run dual fuel. I dont need to regap it. Tell me, is the Heat range 8 which is standard for Bosch, hotter than 6 which is the standard for ngk for these cars ??? IM hoping the Bosch isnt too hot a plug. I just want standard, they dont make the sper plus plug in a cooler 7 for some reason.

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    where did you buy them? because supercheap stock bosch. as for the heat range i couldnt tell you sorry
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    Yeah i looked at a few supercheaps and their system told me they are phasing them out.bursons etc told me the same. This is for the Super 4's, they going to a platinum and iridium plugs

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