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Bug53 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2021 Posts: 704 Location: Pawcatuck, CT.
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:22 pm Post subject: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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1600 DP. Type 1. - No emissions control garbage.
Real good compression (150 across the board).
Dual Kadrons set up by K.S.
Pertronix SVDA.
I've always leaned towards Bosch but lately I'm reading here and there that they are junk now.
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AutoMechanic Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2019 Posts: 483 Location: Roanoke Virginia
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: What is your Preferred Spark Plug Recommendation |
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If you can find the old stock Bosch German made they are probably ok. Really I think anything will do fine. I know a lot of guys here use NGK or Bosch or other brands. The guy at the VW shop here told me Bosch only but I’ve seen them do fine with other brands too. Mine came with Bosch and I got more with the car so that is what is going in there. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76761 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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What heads?
14mm x 1/2" NGK B5HS
14mm x 3/4" NGK B5ES
12mm x 3/4" NGK D5EA _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
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Bug53 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2021 Posts: 704 Location: Pawcatuck, CT.
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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Glenn wrote: |
What heads?
14mm x 1/2" NGK B5HS
14mm x 3/4" NGK B5ES
12mm x 3/4" NGK D5EA |
14mm. x 1/2"
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Igpoe Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2019 Posts: 853 Location: South Boston, VA
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:08 am Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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Since you're running a non-Bosch distributor you may need a resister plug to keep noise out of your radio. A Bosch system has resistance built into the rotor button, or so I've read here in a few threads. Maybe others can lend a couple pennies. _________________ '73 super. |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:02 am Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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Do a plug reading and see whatyour needs are, heck what you are running may just be fine. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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Bug53 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2021 Posts: 704 Location: Pawcatuck, CT.
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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Igpoe wrote: |
Since you're running a non-Bosch distributor you may need a resister plug to keep noise out of your radio. A Bosch system has resistance built into the rotor button, or so I've read here in a few threads. Maybe others can lend a couple pennies. |
No radio noise at all. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76761 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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Bug53 wrote: |
Igpoe wrote: |
Since you're running a non-Bosch distributor you may need a resister plug to keep noise out of your radio. A Bosch system has resistance built into the rotor button, or so I've read here in a few threads. Maybe others can lend a couple pennies. |
No radio noise at all. |
Pertronix SVDA distributors come with a resistor rotor. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
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Bug53 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2021 Posts: 704 Location: Pawcatuck, CT.
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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In the NGK line up what is hotter a 5 or a 6? |
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Igpoe Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2019 Posts: 853 Location: South Boston, VA
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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5 is the hotter _________________ '73 super. |
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Bug53 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2021 Posts: 704 Location: Pawcatuck, CT.
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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Thanks. I figured it out. I got lazy I guess. |
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JimNKelci Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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I have been having a lot of trouble finding non-resistor plugs for sale.
Every time I order my normal NGK B6HS, the order gets changed to BR6HS, Same for the Bosch W8AC.
Does any on here know of a different non-resistor plug being made, or if NGK or Bosch are making a non-resistor plug that would work for VWs?
I just worry I won't be able to get them at all soon, and I don't know what to do about it. I've tried to run the resistor type and they cause my poor baby some issues with starting, idling, etc...
I have a 73 SB 1600 DP with Pertronix SVDA |
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Igpoe Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2019 Posts: 853 Location: South Boston, VA
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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NGK stock # 7534 is or will be again in stock @ Rock Auto. If they're out you can click the box for them to let you know when they're back in stock. Meantime search around for some B5HS which is actually the hottest plug and even better for the stock 1600. Ebay has had plenty but they might slip a counterfeit in on ya if you're not being careful! _________________ '73 super. |
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Lingwendil Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2009 Posts: 3987 Location: Antioch, California, a block from the hood
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ashman40 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2007 Posts: 15976 Location: North Florida, USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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JimNKelci wrote: |
Does any on here know of a different non-resistor plug being made, or if NGK or Bosch are making a non-resistor plug that would work for VWs? |
Give this thread a read.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9316910
See if you can find some NGK 1052 (aka. B6HS-10).
Just be sure to check the gap before installing. _________________ AshMan40
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johneliot Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 2189 Location: Chico, CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1600 DP Spark Plug Recommendation |
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I can still get ngk 4210 (B5HS ) plugs at my local napa store. _________________ John
There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress.
Mark Twain
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