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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Just wondering if some good spark plugs like NGK Platinum plugs and a Pipercross induction kit would help release some horses on my 1.9 8v (105bhp!) engine?

She had a full service about 3k ago and all parts used were from Euro car parts. Would the above make any difference to performance/MPG or a waste of money? Also are the Bosch super 4 plugs any good for my engine?

My car is an E36 BMW 1.9 8v (M43 Engine)
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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you wont notice any change in performance, no
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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No gain to be had from the plugs beyond maybe a longer service interval. Induction kit will give more noise and may well cost power. iirc BMW air boxes are pretty good so if you want a filter just fit a panel.
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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Oh yea, It will turn it into a Bugatti Veyron slayer.
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NoRubNoDub
Oh yea, It will turn it into a Bugatti Veyron slayer.
but still wont beat mo
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NoRubNoDub
Oh yea, It will turn it into a Bugatti Veyron slayer.
If it is anything like my Yammy R1 then a Veyron to 60mph could be fun as my R1 does 0-60mph in 2.8.......Anything above that and the Veyron would pull with ease past me!

My poor little BMW does 0-60 in about 12 seconds! It is rear wheel driven though so a bit of fun can be had even with the mighty 105 German horses

Ok.....So I am not going to buy any special plugs or filter for my car......Thanks for the help guys, saved me a few quid
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