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Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is

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Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is

Post by onedaymyfriend » Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:29 am

Hi guys, which spark plugs would you recommend for a 2003 4.6is?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is

Post by henrym3 » Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:50 pm

I have been using Bosch, can’t remember the code but they are the 4 prong ones. Been in for 25k and 90‰ of that mileage has been on LPG. To and from work 16 mpg, long runs are 18mpg, has dropped of recently to 15 mpg and am about to fit LPG plugs to see how it goes.
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Re: Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is

Post by lezmtaylor » Sun Oct 14, 2018 10:38 am

Henry, will be interested how the lpg plugs go, although the standard plugs fitted 25k ago are still ok and I use the lpg 100% except for starting.

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Re: Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is

Post by henrym3 » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:31 pm

I read that they are less demanding of the ignition system so thought I’d give them a try. I’ll keep you posted. Don’t know if it’s related to constant use of gas but looked at the crankcase breathing system today which I renewed 4 years ago and the pipe insides are like I fitted it a week ago.
E53 X5 4.6is, Carbon Black, LPG, Paddle Shift, Dynavin N6, Lowered, 22"Wheels, Side Bars. Perfusion Exhaust
E30 M3 Black, S50B32 Engine, 6 Speed Box, Ireland Engineering ARBs & Big Brake Conversion, Lowered, 18"LMs, CF CAI, CF Splitter & Barge Board, ZM3 Quad Exhaust.
VW R32 Gone

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