Best plugs to use in E46 ///M3

[Theo D]

Hi guys

Gna be changing the plugs on my 4 pipe soon, whats the difference between the NGK PKR7A and NGK DCPR8EVX as both work in the S54B32 motor according to their website ?

 

[M3_FTW]

Hi guys

Gna be changing the plugs on my 4 pipe soon, whats the difference between the NGK PKR7A and NGK DCPR8EVX as both work in the S54B32 motor according to their website ?

Stick to OEM. Check your owners manual.

 

[Chavoos]

Why no replies?

Did you get an answer

 

[Theo D]

I have the NGK DCPR8EVX's in the vehicle for nearly 8 months, I've done about 5000 kilo's with them and have had no problems. It actually had quite abit more torque, I dont know if it was the plugs or the decat I did which was done on the same day.

 

[kabal]

it was your mind

 

[Chavoos]

DE-CAT I think
I am contemplating using Y5DDC or BKR8EVX or BKR7EVX
In a modified S30B50 M3 motor .
There are diff opinions

 

[stiovov]

it was your mind

+1

 

[Theo D]

it was your mind

+1

:roflol: You right

 

[griffen]

If its any help
I changed from the OEM plugs R125each to the NGK double Platinums R165each and I am happy and their service interval is alot longer than the OEM plugs. I got them from master parts. Car feels more responsive but not much but that OEM plugs had done 7500km. If these plugs stay good for 30000km then I will be happy

 

[kabal]

this is the OEM plug - NGK DCPR8EKP

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_f...up.asp?stocknumber=7415&partnumber=DCPR8EKP *

 

[E36cab]

Hi Guys, mind my ignorance but how often do these plugs need to be changed?

 

[Andy1GP]

Bumping this old thread for any new info.

I have 2 sets and contemplating which to use.

NGK - DCPR 8EKP (OEM from BMW) Dual tip 0.6mm gap

and

NGK - DCPR 8EVX single tip 0.8mm gap (I'm considering these)

 

[Spiro]

Standard plugs work fine...



but that's just me keeping it stock...


:sorry:

 

[AdiS]

Standard plugs work fine...



but that's just me keeping it stock...


:sorry:

Yea i just used OEM. Costs about R1300.

 

[flyitlikearental]

Andy I've used both the EKP and the EVX, The EVX is a shed load cheaper than the EKP. Stuck EKP's in on the last service (The OEM one). No ill effects on either, car was the same on both. The turbo/supercharged/nitrous brigade will be better off with a cooler plug.

 

[Andy1GP]

Thanks Glen,

My mind just told me that maybe the single tip (less chamber protrusion) might allow for a better burn. Also reading that the single tip doesn't last as long so I figured maybe it burns better and depletes quicker. Which is fine by me.

I did swap them out when I did valve clearances and nil effect was noticed. Car starts the same, consumption seems the same everything seems the same.

I reckon whichever one you find go for it. I'll probably go back to OEM (next time round) just for peace of mind.

 

[individj]

excuse the ignorance but if the stock plug isn't Iridium..wouldnt that be the best option.

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

As far as i know the original plugs for the e46 M3 and the e36 m3 3.2 are NGK PKR7A laser platinums

 

[flyitlikearental]

Stock plug for the E46 M3 is NGK DCPR 8EKP


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[individj]

i still say use iridium