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MNIMGK · Aug 21st, 2006, 05:23 AM

Here are my questions, i'm looking at upgrading my ignition (coil pack, leads and plugs) Im looking at either the Screaming Demon Coil Pack or the MSD Coil Pack, could someone advise me on which one is better?

They recommend you upgrade your leads when purchasing the coil upgrade packs, i currently have Magnecor KV85 competition leads, will these work with the new Coil packs or do i need better ones?

Which plugs are better to use when upgrading your ignition system and will you notice any performance gains. Currently i have a full Xforce exhaust system (manifold, high flow cat, cat back) pipercross airfilter, 15% pulley magnecor ignition leads.

I know this is propably so simple but can someone explain how i would change the spark plugs and gap them to .60" They say with the new coil packs you can gap them to .060?

Thanks Guys

Perry

MiniFr34k · Aug 22nd, 2006, 04:08 AM

perry heres my 2c.

dont bother with msd or pilo .. just use ur stock pack.

use ngk sparkies

dont regap them, straight out of the box is fine.

cant really comment on ur leads.. im running kingsborne wires, ngks, stock coil pack if thats any help.

MNIMGK · Aug 23rd, 2006, 03:33 AM

Thanks MiniFr34k for your response,

Stock coil pack could be ok then, i'll just change the plugs. I just heard that you could get about 4-5bhp out of changing the pack, plugs and leads and at the end of the day any extra power is good. By the way what is the model number of the NGK plugs i need.

Thanks

Perry

MiniFr34k · Aug 23rd, 2006, 04:44 AM

not sure about 4-5hp.. (does that really make a difference - how much kw are we talking here).. some will say yes.. some will say no.. im just saying from what i rekon.. and i rekon stock coilpacks are good enough lol.. not sure on the number.. run a quick search on ngk.. its something like brk1xee something something..

MNIMGK · Aug 23rd, 2006, 05:42 AM

Thanks MiniFr34k,

T-bone S · Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:05 AM

I've had my spark plugs changed a few weeks ago to NGK iridium ones supplied by GTT - car is definately sharper & much peppier now, so worthwhile imo.

minigolf · Aug 26th, 2006, 01:25 PM

I don't have them yet, but I've been informed that the part number for the (colder) NGK plugs is: NGK BKR7EIX - 11

http://www.ngkspark.com.au/feature_index.htm

R50 Nick · Dec 2nd, 2007, 07:59 PM

The stock ones are NGK BKR6EQUP (platinum)

Aug 21st, 2006, 05:23 AM	#1
MNIMGK ICMINI My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 94 Offline	Iginition Upgrade Here are my questions, i'm looking at upgrading my ignition (coil pack, leads and plugs) Im looking at either the Screaming Demon Coil Pack or the MSD Coil Pack, could someone advise me on which one is better? They recommend you upgrade your leads when purchasing the coil upgrade packs, i currently have Magnecor KV85 competition leads, will these work with the new Coil packs or do i need better ones? Which plugs are better to use when upgrading your ignition system and will you notice any performance gains. Currently i have a full Xforce exhaust system (manifold, high flow cat, cat back) pipercross airfilter, 15% pulley magnecor ignition leads. I know this is propably so simple but can someone explain how i would change the spark plugs and gap them to .60" They say with the new coil packs you can gap them to .060? Thanks Guys Perry

Aug 23rd, 2006, 03:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
MNIMGK ICMINI My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 94 Offline	Ignition Upgrade Thanks MiniFr34k for your response, Stock coil pack could be ok then, i'll just change the plugs. I just heard that you could get about 4-5bhp out of changing the pack, plugs and leads and at the end of the day any extra power is good. By the way what is the model number of the NGK plugs i need. Thanks Perry

Aug 23rd, 2006, 05:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
MNIMGK ICMINI My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 94 Offline	Ignition Upgrade Thanks MiniFr34k,

Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 571 Offline	I've had my spark plugs changed a few weeks ago to NGK iridium ones supplied by GTT - car is definately sharper & much peppier now, so worthwhile imo. MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

Aug 26th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	I don't have them yet, but I've been informed that the part number for the (colder) NGK plugs is: NGK BKR7EIX - 11 http://www.ngkspark.com.au/feature_index.htm Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Aug 22nd, 2006, 04:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	perry heres my 2c. dont bother with msd or pilo .. just use ur stock pack. use ngk sparkies dont regap them, straight out of the box is fine. cant really comment on ur leads.. im running kingsborne wires, ngks, stock coil pack if thats any help.

Aug 23rd, 2006, 04:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	not sure about 4-5hp.. (does that really make a difference - how much kw are we talking here).. some will say yes.. some will say no.. im just saying from what i rekon.. and i rekon stock coilpacks are good enough lol.. not sure on the number.. run a quick search on ngk.. its something like brk1xee something something..

Dec 2nd, 2007, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
R50 Nick MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 7 Offline	The stock ones are NGK BKR6EQUP (platinum)

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