Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 18:58:57 -0700 From: "jon banquer" <myfirstandlastnamenopsamo.com> Subject: Re: NGK Spark Plug Question
"LanceM" <spambucketnopsamo.com> wrote in message news:PM0003CD58790EB256nopsamtrary.net.digitex.net... > jon banquer wrote: > > > > "Tom" <saabtechnopsamnnect.com> wrote in message > > news:bqc9du$579$1nopsamules.btinternet.com... > >> > >> "jon banquer" <myfirstandlastnamenopsamo.com> wrote in message > >> news:bqbh7d$1vnhrd$2nopsam68325.news.uni-berlin.de... > >> > What is the difference between NGK BCP5EV, NGK BCP6EV and > >> > NGK BCP7EV ? > >> > > >> > I have a 91 900S 16V non-turbo. The car currently has BCP6EV's. > >> > How do I know which one is right ? The car is completely stock. > >> > > >> > jon> > >> BCP 5EV = 900 16v non turbo without cat, > >> BCP 6EV = 900 16v non turbo with cat, > >> BCP 7EV = 900 16v Turbo. > >> That is up to 1993, HTH Tom, Saabtech. > >> > >> > > > > I picked up a Bentley manual last night. It mentions using the > > NGK BCP 5ES for 1989 - 1993 Normally-aspirated. What > > is the difference between the NGK BCP 5ES and the NGK > > BCP 6EV ? > > > > jon > > > > the higher the NGK number the cooler the plug > > > S = nickel alloy electrode tip; good plugs at cheap price > > > V = gold palladium tip (fine wire, IIRC) > > cost more than S, will last longer than S, _may_ offer slightly improved > performance in short operating conditions, w/frequent on/off of engine > > > for 89 900S non-turbo use (assumes in good tune) > > BCP5ES \ for all-around normal driving > BCP5EV / > > BCP6ES \ for more aggressive driving, extended high-speed, towing > BCP6EV / (some techs recommend 6 heat range for normal driving) > > between the two heat ranges, inspect the new plugs after a few hours of > run time (respectively), to see how they are burning (color condition - > google search). NGK home page has a FAQ > > > Lance > > -- > > alancemor....AT..yahoo.....DOT...com Okay, Lance. I went with the BCP6EV Thanks, jon
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