I've run all three brands and I can't see any difference in performance or
longitivity.
0-60 times, MPG, I haven't seen them vary from brand to brand.
I know others have strongly held opinions on the issue, with great certainly
that one brand is best, but in my case careful record keeping indicates
otherwise.
Regards,
Jim B.
> From: paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk
> To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net; barrie@look.ca
> Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:59:58 +0100
> Subject: Re: [Mgb-v8] Spark Plugs for Rover V8
>
> As far as the factory V8 goes it is Champion L92Y, Bosch W8DC or NGK BP5HS.
> After having three Champions break the insulators when removing them for a
> service check, the first I had broken in 30 years or so, I've never bought
> them again. These were the first I had seen with flat faces and sharp
angles
> to the ribs on the insulator in place of the usual rounded shape. They all
> cracked at a rib, and I suspect the sharp angles had something to do with
it.
>
> Roger Parker states for V8 conversions "Up to the SD1 they were the
original
> short-reach units, with later engines using the now standard long reach
> versions, the same as any 'A' or 'B' series engine".
>
> Rimmer http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/rimmer/rover/v8engine/ignition#Plug Leads
&
> Spark Plugs quotes a whole series of GSP numbers by year and vehicle and
> confirms the reach statement above.
>
> PaulH.
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> I can only find reference in the Archives to the following spark
> plugs for the Rover V8.
>
> Champion RJ12YC
> Champion RN12YC
> Champion RN11YC
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