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Old 06-09-2015, 07:18 AM
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Rave shows Champion RC11 PYP B4 and RN11 YCC, but what are you guys using?
 
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Old 06-09-2015, 07:21 AM
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I'm currently running NGKs that seem to work pretty well. I can go yank one and take a 20k wear picture for you. I'm kinda curious myself, because the Reddit land rover guys said they'd be dead by 20k in this engine.
 
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Old 06-09-2015, 07:40 AM
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Please post your plug part numbers, makes it easier for those considering going outside the box. Not sure if the platinum versus copper is much of a difference, besides cost. I have an old Porsche 928 and the consensus was that Copper was a lot better for this engine and that platinum plugs were just a cost waste. Your thoughts?
 
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Old 06-09-2015, 07:54 AM
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Ok, the plugs are NGK BPR5ES. I didn't have the number until I pulled the plug. Here are the pictures with 20k of use.

https://i.imgur.com/tsepQzj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5QIOLeA.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JkQ0X7u.jpg

I can't post them straight cause I'm on my phone and the picture link option wierds out on Chrome on the iPhone.
 
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Old 06-09-2015, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex_M
Ok, the plugs are NGK BPR5ES. I didn't have the number until I pulled the plug. Here are the pictures with 20k of use.

https://i.imgur.com/tsepQzj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5QIOLeA.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JkQ0X7u.jpg

I can't post them straight cause I'm on my phone and the picture link option wierds out on Chrome on the iPhone.
Those plugs look good for 20K. This is why I believe in Copper Plugs. I may go this route.
 
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Old 06-09-2015, 10:09 AM
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I use E-3's and STI 8mm wires.
 
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After trying several others (E3, NGK, Denso, Bosch, etc.) there is no doubt Champion runs best in my 4.6. Double Platinum 7070 (RC11PYPB4)
 
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Old 06-09-2015, 11:24 AM
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I got some Bosch Platinum's from Amazon that cost about $4 each, but they had a $4 mail in rebate so the final cost was $0. I don't have any issues with them. I don't find the LR engine anything special for spending any more money on it.
 
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Stock NGK's or Champions.
None of those small micro point gimmick spark plugs like Bosch. Those are junk.
 


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