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Old 26-08-2004, 05:23 PM
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Default NGK 9 or Iridium............

Over here in the good old'e USA, NGK9's are still available at a hell of alot cheaper than in the UK (Where they're hard to find now). Iridiums also seem cheaper, but I need to know the Part Number for the Iridium equivalent/replacement for the NGK 9.

Anyone know the part number ????

Everythings bloody cheaper over here..... God we do get ripped of in England for car parts.
Old 26-08-2004, 05:57 PM
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How much are they? Last time i had a look they costed about $19 each.
Old 26-08-2004, 06:01 PM
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iridium plug is R7434-9 I think anyone confirm ?

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Old 26-08-2004, 06:28 PM
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well if they are that cheap can you get a bulk load jim ???? i could do with some
Old 26-08-2004, 06:49 PM
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Last i heard on this site these iridium plugs were the dogs bollocks according to Stu but he wanted 100 quid a set
I managed to get some for 60 quid at the weekend so i hope they are as good as they are made out to be!
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Anyone confirm 220TC's Serial Number for Iridium equivalent to NGK9's.....

If I can confirm the part number, then i'll be bringing a bulk load back.
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How does $19 US Dollars each sound (About a tenner each)......
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Just need to confirm the part number before I order a load.
Old 28-08-2004, 02:07 AM
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put me down for a set if you bring a load back!!
Old 28-08-2004, 02:39 AM
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No Problem Henry, I'll put you down for a set.

Still waiting for one of the Guru's (Stu/Karl/Rainbum/etc) to confirm the part number.

Don't want to bring back the wrong ones.
Old 28-08-2004, 07:18 AM
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jimput me down for a set 9s or iridium
Old 28-08-2004, 03:59 PM
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can i have 2 sets of iridiums then ... even thro a coffee in with the deal
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Back up for the correct part number.
Old 30-08-2004, 04:31 PM
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jim ya in the states now matey
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http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/t...ercessions.htm shows R7234-9 is superceeded by R7434-9
Old 30-08-2004, 08:10 PM
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i still think theres nothing wrong with the R7234-9 i have the same plugs in for the last 4yrs no problem at all

i still wont change them untill they fook up proper plugs man
Old 30-08-2004, 08:54 PM
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THE NGK9s i use in my car which has 750 horse power are R7119-9 AND THEY ARE 40 QUID EACH so be carefull theres a couple of diffrent types regards joe
Old 31-08-2004, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by joe GSM
THE NGK9s i use in my car which has 750 horse power are R7119-9 AND THEY ARE 40 QUID EACH so be carefull theres a couple of diffrent types regards joe
What car/engine you got mate!?
Old 31-08-2004, 10:16 AM
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jim, you have PM about some BKR7EIX-11
Old 31-08-2004, 10:28 AM
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My car has eaten 4 sets of spark plugs in a week... nice
Old 01-09-2004, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ian2wdsaffcos
Originally Posted by joe GSM
THE NGK9s i use in my car which has 750 horse power are R7119-9 AND THEY ARE 40 QUID EACH so be carefull theres a couple of diffrent types regards joe
What car/engine you got mate!?
sorry mate been busy its a skyline 2.8 hks stroker kit with a t78 turby
Old 02-09-2004, 05:15 PM
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http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...ch&Ntt=iridium

Look at the prices over here in the USA................



Have e-mailed them to get some prices on R7234-9 or R7434-9.
Old 02-09-2004, 06:47 PM
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DO NOT NOT NOT use the NGK IRIDIUM IN A COSSIE ENGINE over 300BHP...
Im leaving to eat so dont have time to explain and ive had long technical arguments with NGK Racing department over this and they finally agreed they were wrong and that catalogied number is NOT suitable, but i wanted to make time to tell you tell you this as i respect your many miles away and have only brief access to pick up your info Jim and i didnt want to read you bought 1000sets!!

The Plug you want to buy is the old R7234-9 or R7235-9.
Old 02-09-2004, 06:51 PM
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Thanks Stu..........

Really Appreciated.

Will await your comments on this one before I do any purchases.

E-mail me at "didseco1@princess.com" and hopefully I can get somethings you might want.

Best Regards Jim
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OMG !!!!

see this is what i like about stu, he has time to help people when it dont actually benifit him


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ill have a set of whichever ones you bring back too please

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Old 02-09-2004, 08:12 PM
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my old ricer users iridium plugs they only need changing every 72k
Old 04-09-2004, 05:57 AM
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BTT FOR STU..............
Old 04-09-2004, 09:13 AM
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Jim,
The new Iridium's to my mind were too protruded for extensive use with high combustion temperatures and i spent a lot of time chasing NGK Racing for confirmation of suitability...

Eventually after much hard slog between different departments and even countries, and arguing the toss with poxy salesmen, i recieved this from someone who seemed to understand my problem at NGK racing Technical department:

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Stewart

The R7435 type is more projected than the R7235 type, the R7436 type is
less projected and is the best one to use for Cosworth engines and it is
iridium, they do not have a lower limit.

The R7435 has a conventional hook electrode, the R7235 also had a
conventional hook type but not as projected and the R7436 has a small
electrode on the side of the top of the plug, it might be easier to send
you a racing brochure so that you can see the different electrode
configurations.

But for people enquiring about the cosworth plugs we are suggested the new
iridium R7436 type which is the safest.

Regards.
Technical Department


To which i replied:
Dear Sir,
The projection on thje new 7434 to my mind is excessive for use at prolonged periods with in excess of 150bhp per litre where as the old projection (R7234/5-9) should have safely transfered enough heat to the head to deal with in excess of 300bhp per litre safely. Given we have very few sub 150bhp per litre Cosworth YB powered cars in the UK what do you suggest i use as a replacement for the R7234-9 as i still believe your catalogue to be incorrect with its advice for this application. I have been a bulk purchaser of this plug for many years and am now left with a hole in my product range that i would like to correctly fill with another NGK product if possible. Many thanks in advance for any help you can give me on this matter.

Best Regards,
Stewart Sanderson
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Dear Stewart
On this engine it seems that the projection should be the same as the
older equivalent. The catalogue does indeed suggest a more protruded type and this is indeed incorrect for high powered applications. We have ordered a less projected version of R7435 types which is R7436, but we are not due delivery until the middle of August and we do not have any of the old stock left.

Sorry for any inconvenience and sorry I could not be more helpful.

Regards.
Technical Department

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So there you have it.. keep looking for the R7234/5 - 9 Jim
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Can the R7234/5 - 9 plugs be use in a 2.1 ZVH engine safely, or is it overkill....

Hopefully running 250 - 265BHP.

Jay
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Thanks Stu............
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I'll ahve some moutain dew, butter fingers and some tootsie rol please lol
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Jim, have you tried Sean Hyland?? I asked about plug info a while back and didn't get any responses..(from this board).
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Originally Posted by Franco
Can the R7234/5 - 9 plugs be use in a 2.1 ZVH engine safely, or is it overkill....

Hopefully running 250 - 265BHP.

Jay


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