Changed Plugs to E3 Spark Plugs

[04QuattroTurbo]

Had them for over two weeks, just had the chance to install them yesterday morning. Some people really make this process of changing plugs seem much harder than it is. It is for the most part, just like changing plugs on any car, actually, I found it much easier.

Torqued each one to 22lbs/square inch. I took my time. It took 30 minutes to replace all 4.

Took the car out to test it out and there is a little difference in power which you can feel, very slight though, nothing like the boost in power that a chip brings to the table.

I've been using octane boosters on my car and it seems evident that MMT may not be that great for the car. All four of my spark plugs had orange coatings on them. After doing some research on the internet, I found that this was caused by the MMT that leaves a residue. So I will discontinue the use of octane boosters containing the MMT.

Overall, seeing as I got the spark plugs for Free-ninety-nine, it was ok, they would have otherwised cost $6.99 each, which is the same as the Platinum or Iridium NGK's. The E3 has a Copper core, but I think the electrode may be either iridium or platinum, since they have a 100,000 mile or 5 year change interval. I don't know if there is a mileage advantage, it is too soon to tell. I will update as that gets better.

They have a Video on Horsepower TV that shows these plugs produced 5.5 more bhp (at the Flywheel or crank) with less fuel consumption vs the stock NGK Super Platinum on a V8.

You can learn more about them here: CLICK, if you would like.

[mtbrider]

keep us posted

[dirtybrd]

I saw that episode. Keep is posted, did mileage go up?

[04QuattroTurbo]

I saw that episode. Keep is posted, did mileage go up?

I sure will, drove to work today, 100 miles round trip, so I may have a better idea, tonight. From the look of just the drive to work, no, nothing has dramatically improved or even slightly. Number 2, mileage counter was at 25.9 as of Friday, is down to 25.7 today, albeit, I did a lot of stop and go and city driving this weekend. The drive from home to work, is not really a good judge of Highway miles, since anyone who has driven I-80 in the bay area during rush hour will attest, it very inconsistent.

[gotaudi]

I put these plug into my car a while ago. I was a little skeptical about them because they cross reference the plug with the NGK BKR7E (one step colder) the BKR6E (stock heat range) and the Bosch F5DPOR (two heat ranges lower)

i noticed when installed that I would pull an average of 1-2 degrees more timing under boost. Now I know the conditions were not controlled for before and after. I also called up the company and asked about the heat range and they didn't really know. All I can say is I took them out.

[04QuattroTurbo]

I put these plug into my car a while ago. I was a little skeptical about them because they cross reference the plug with the NGK BKR7E (one step colder) the BKR6E (stock heat range) and the Bosch F5DPOR (two heat ranges lower)

i noticed when installed that I would pull an average of 1-2 degrees more timing under boost. Now I know the conditions were not controlled for before and after. I also called up the company and asked about the heat range and they didn't really know. All I can say is I took them out.

You are whole lot more modded than I am...but I thought that for chipped or "better" cars we should use a colder plug, which in this case as you said: BKR7E. But since I am very mildly modded from stock, this may not be an issue for me? Or should it?

[MikTip]

I run these-



Best plug you can get for the modded B6 1.8T!

[04QuattroTurbo]

UPDATE:

Trip home yesterday, the trip mileage average (number 1) indicated 30.6 mpg, 10 miles city, 40 miles highway. Compared to normally, for the same trip, not accounting controlled, similar road conditions, temperature, shift points, etc. it usually was 25.9. So unscientifically, I gained 4.7 mpg based on this trip. My overall, counter number 2, has also increased 25.7 to 25.8.

Too early for a real conclusion, but it seems to be giving what they claim, a little more umph, using less gas.

[alexza4]

I run these-



Best plug you can get for the modded B6 1.8T!

just got these too. what is the correct gap spec on these? or the factory spec ok since these are side fire?

[Exanimas]

Best plug you can get for the modded B6 1.8T!

What performance mods do you have on your car and where did you pick these up? I just recently switched to NGK Coppers BKR6E on my Stage 1 (not 1+) and am not 100% happy with them.

[eclimax13]

What performance mods do you have on your car and where did you pick these up? I just recently switched to NGK Coppers BKR6E on my Stage 1 (not 1+) and am not 100% happy with them.

what problems are you having?..i went between the 6's and 7's and my car is much more responsive with the 6's..also who's software are you running?

[alexza4]

Just got them in and did some test driving. Loving the plug so far. No pinging whatsoever yet and almost no vibration at idle. So far i tried NGK 6e's, 7e's and Bosch f5pdc's. Have not been happy with any from the very first minute i had them in. I think this is the one finaly and no more 5K replacements either! Will see how they hold out.

btw, bought mine on ebay from this guy. good and professional seller. ran me $40 a set.

[Exanimas]

what problems are you having?..i went between the 6's and 7's and my car is much more responsive with the 6's..also who's software are you running?

I'm running APR. There is a huge variable though... The night that I changed them was one of the first cold nights we had and since then it's been about 50 or below every time I start my car. Gas mileage seems worse and idle is still pretty rough. Also (could be due to the cold), my boost gauge is showing that my vacuum is a bit lower then I'm stopped, not sure if this is a good or a bad thing.

[eclimax13]

my idle is a little rough too unless the outside temp goes up but once that happens the idle is smooth...no problems with gas mileage...i have mine gapped at .30...ill prob go some iridiums next time...with the 7's i lost low end power from 2k-3k..i would have no power til i hit 3k which i didnt like...then i put the 6's in and the low end was back to normal..i dont understand why it idles so rough when its cold out but once it hits about 60 degrees ...the idle is nice and smooth

[Exanimas]

Oh yea, forgot to mention, mine are gapped to .29, since I heard that's what APR's tune is made for.

[eclimax13]

Oh yea, forgot to mention, mine are gapped to .29, since I heard that's what APR's tune is made for.

ya..thats what they told me..and use a stock heat range...have you tried the 7s?

[A4donkey]

I run these-



Best plug you can get for the modded B6 1.8T!

Compare with IK22 which one is better?

[Exanimas]

ya..thats what they told me..and use a stock heat range...have you tried the 7s?

No, but I figured I shouldn't have to since I'm only stage 1 and you know how cold it's been lately.

[BARRY]

I run these-



Best plug you can get for the modded B6 1.8T!

those look expensive.

i'd stay away from those E3 plugs myself. all that junk on the plug is going to hamper intake flow.