2nd Gen R56 Cooper S What is the best spark plug?

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  1. wsdivall

    wsdivall Member

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    I recently purchased an R56 with 50K miles on it. I am going to change the spark plugs, but wanted to first check with the experts on this forum to see what's the best spark plug to put into this car (2007 Cooper S)? Also, where to purchase said spark plug.
     
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    First off.... Stick with the factory plugs....

    Secondly, we have a library on the site... And you don't need a library card.... And the library is always open.... Unless Nathan is messing with the wires that run the site, he will shut down the power for awhile.... Here is a good read on sparking plugs from the library authored by Czar... A basic guide to Spark Plugs. - Library

    Thirdly.... Contact one of our sponsors for the sparking plugs... They help keep the lights on in the forum....
     
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    ^^^ Stock OEM plugs. Call the good folks at eMINIparts.com they'll set you up.

    http://www.eminiparts.com/
     
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    ^^^ +1
     
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    Stock plugs for my '07S are NGK 5992. Can't find them any more --- when searching the NGK USA site the search comes up with a completely different stock number and corresponding IL***** number.

    Stock plugs with a smaller gap work great in my highly modded N14, but I was searching for a detailed breakdown on the IL***** number to compare with a recommended colder plug.
     
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    For a colder plug, take a look at NGK 1422 --- ILKR8E6. Only significant physical differences are the gap --- .024, and wrench needed --- ⅝" (16mm). Trick is to find a really thin-wall socket to fit into the head.

    Haven't tried mine yet --- still working on other issues.
     
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    Thanks for the great feedback and for pointing the newbie to the library.
     
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    I run Brisk plugs, but I'm running a stage 3 tune so I wanted something with a little more.
     

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