Roy Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Got a 2500 MM six cly engine, all standard set-up, any reccommendations on the best spark plugs to use? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Ngk BP5ES is pretty std after 75 and BP6ES pre 75 . Dont get any with an R in the suffix they are resistive and need a higher more modern HT than our coils produce pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Roy. Pete is spot-on; use NGK for both my classics and would not even bother with Champion - pity but a reality. Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Roy, I used NGK BP6ES on my vitesse, was very happy. However, they hate getting "wet" with fuel. Nick Jones rates the bosch triple electrode plugs really highly for the Triumph engines. Afraid I can't find the "code" but will have another look later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Thanks for the feedback chaps, NGK it is, although I've no idea if the engine is pre or post 75. If you find the Bosch code Clive, let me know please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 To quote nick from elsewher "I use triple electrode plugs, special favourites Bosch (as used on Mk2/Mk3 Golf GTI 8v) on all my Triumphs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Thanks Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Groves Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 To quote nick from elsewher "I use triple electrode plugs, special favourites Bosch (as used on Mk2/Mk3 Golf GTI 8v) on all my Triumphs" I used NGK BUR6ET, didn't notice any difference over standard NGK's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 If you run megajolt R sufifix will be fine as the coil HT is twice the std we have I have had too many sick cars arrive with Rs fitted and a quick replace cures a lot of ills pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertieBoy Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 I have a Vitesse Mk1 (1966). However, the previous owner has replaced the engine during a complete rebuild. I note that I have NGK BPR5EY spark plugs fitted but people seem to favour NGK BP6ES - which should I be running with? - note: I don't seem to have any serious issues (maybe a bit of chugging from cold) but the plugs are producing a nice spark, are tan in colour on the electrodes and set with the standard specification gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Having found a number of cars with problems using any grade suppresive plug with an R resisrive electrode they can develope misfires as the HT on our cars is much less than more modern and the R puts a cork in the supply HT. stick to bp6es or 5es depending on what your car should have, if and when you need replacements the EY is the electrode amd material code , you dont really need fancy expensive plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtRo Racing Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Roy. Pete is spot-on; use NGK for both my classics and would not even bother with Champion - pity but a reality. Regards. Richard. While I agree that NGL are great plugs there is nothing wrong with Champion as long as you buy NOS. The new Champion plugs do not have the glazing on them that keeps them from fouling out. I have a 1962 stage 3 MG MIDGET MK1 that runs Champion plugs as they are the only plug that works and lasts the whole season. They are a basic copper core plug as our LBC were made to run Copper Core plugs only. If you have any doubts just call Advanced Distributors and he will concur. I buy all my Champions from your country, the UK, as the GREEN SPARK PLUG COMPANY has lots of the older style plugs. He sells all make of plugs plus a lot of other stuff too. ROBBIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtRo Racing Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I also meant to add that that our LBC do not like resistor plugs or suppression core spark plug wires. I run copper core wires with non resistor emds on all my cars. Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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