Hey Guys tell me what is the right Bosh plug to use? I notice U'all mentioning the NGK but what would be the comparable Bosch plug to use?
Thanks in advance.
Right Bosh Plug
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Marc
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What engine are you referring to?
For a stock carbureted bug engine the standard Bosch plug is a W8AC (equivalent to the old W145 specified in the manual). For severe service you might want to go one heat range colder to a W7AC (W175).
I do not recommend Bosch Platinum plugs with a stock ignition system.
This assumes original-style Type I heads with 14mm, ½" reach plug threads - there are heads out there with 3/4"-reach, even some that take 12mm plugs. If you're talking about a Type IV, that's a whole 'nuther answer.
For a stock carbureted bug engine the standard Bosch plug is a W8AC (equivalent to the old W145 specified in the manual). For severe service you might want to go one heat range colder to a W7AC (W175).
I do not recommend Bosch Platinum plugs with a stock ignition system.
This assumes original-style Type I heads with 14mm, ½" reach plug threads - there are heads out there with 3/4"-reach, even some that take 12mm plugs. If you're talking about a Type IV, that's a whole 'nuther answer.
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Piledriver
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For a stock to middling T4, the Bosch triple electrode W7DTCs work VERY well, and last a lot longer than a Super, at least.
They may require less timing than what you have been running, suggest Jakes recommendation od 28BTDC total mechanical, or even LESS.
(You will want more initial. I currently run 15 BTDC, 26 total + vac can)
These woudl PROBABLY also work well if you have a T1 w/14mm,3/4" reach plugs (many aftermarket heads) but as I haven't had a T1 in ~20 years, I'm only guessing.
The NGK equivalent to the W7DTC (BP6ET/281...sumthing) is EVERY BIT AS GOOD as the Bosch plug, and is available everywhere for ~1/2 the price of the Bosch plug.
They may require less timing than what you have been running, suggest Jakes recommendation od 28BTDC total mechanical, or even LESS.
(You will want more initial. I currently run 15 BTDC, 26 total + vac can)
These woudl PROBABLY also work well if you have a T1 w/14mm,3/4" reach plugs (many aftermarket heads) but as I haven't had a T1 in ~20 years, I'm only guessing.
The NGK equivalent to the W7DTC (BP6ET/281...sumthing) is EVERY BIT AS GOOD as the Bosch plug, and is available everywhere for ~1/2 the price of the Bosch plug.
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zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.