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    08-18-2012 11:42 AM #1
    this may have been asked before, but what do you guys run in your 2.5? I have my 80k coming up, and I want to get a few ideas of what plugs respond well with our motors.
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    He could probably hook up a no2 setup by tonight. I mean, he can change his oil and spark plugs. Hes pretty experienced.
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    08-18-2012 01:00 PM #2
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    08-18-2012 01:36 PM #3
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    what are the OEM plugs? bosch? b/c that is what i pulled out when i replaced mine at 40k.
    but i was always under the impression that the OEM plugs were NGK brand.
    i think i used the laser platinum or laser iridium.
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    08-18-2012 01:38 PM #4
    also can somebody list the proper gap sizing and torque specs?


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    08-18-2012 01:39 PM #5
    OEM gap is .89 to 1.1 Max i believe
    Before i ran iridium plugs i gapped to.91

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    08-18-2012 01:40 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by nickbeezy View Post
    also can somebody list the proper gap sizing and torque specs?


    sorry for thread jack
    Torque is 25nm i think as well

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    08-18-2012 01:42 PM #7
    I am running the bkr7eix-11 ngk iridium plugs.they are a cooler heat range of 7 though.pre gapped to 1.1 that is for the turbo however. So i would suggest you run the bkr5eix gapped from ngk to .89 but without big power makers the OEM platinum electrode plugs are plenty capable

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    08-18-2012 01:46 PM #8
    awesome thanks for the quick responses tyler.
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    08-18-2012 02:15 PM #9
    Lol the multiple responses

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    08-18-2012 03:30 PM #10
    NGK Iridium.......just personal choice.
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    08-18-2012 08:53 PM #11
    I am curious to what the OEM plugs are. I would assume either NGK or Bosch, but I'm not sure. also, thanks for the other info, guy who's name I didn't copy...
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    08-23-2012 08:50 AM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by G I Jew View Post
    I am curious to what the OEM plugs are. I would assume either NGK or Bosch, but I'm not sure. also, thanks for the other info, guy who's name I didn't copy...
    OEM plugs are Bosch

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    08-23-2012 06:43 PM #13
    My 08 Rabbit came with NGK off the lot...wonder why/how some got Bosch
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    08-23-2012 10:29 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by Cherb32 View Post
    My 08 Rabbit came with NGK off the lot...wonder why/how some got Bosch
    +1 for ngk stock plugs. i did my 40k service and i pulled out ngk's aswell
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    08-24-2012 12:33 AM #15
    Yup ngk

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    08-24-2012 01:25 AM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by spartanrabbit09 View Post
    +1 for ngk stock plugs. i did my 40k service and i pulled out ngk's aswell

    Same here.
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    08-24-2012 09:43 AM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Cherb32 View Post
    My 08 Rabbit came with NGK off the lot...wonder why/how some got Bosch
    Some earlier 2.5's took a different plug according the ETKA it only went through mid 07, but obviously that cant be true if some of you guys with 08's have NGK's in your car

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