12-24-2021, 04:10 AM | #1 |
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Spark Plugs/NGK or OEM? B58 vs B58TU1 Difference?
Hello, looking into changing plugs on my M340i, nearing 28k miles. I saw the differences between the normal B58 and B58TU1 plugs which many people don't realize. Majority of the time I run stock 91 tune, but once in a while bump up the boost with E40 mix for a tank or two. Would NGK 94201 plugs be a good choice or should I stick to OEM plugs? Also does anyone know the stock gap and what would be a happy medium for both performance and reliability? Heard .20-.22 can be a bit aggressive and cause a misfire or slight hiccups on a stock tune. I was thinking maybe .25? If anyone has any insight or experience with the two that would be a great help. Thanks!
Link for NGK: https://burgertuning.com/products/ngk-94201-spark-plug Link for OEM Updated B58TU1: https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ug-12122455258 Last edited by hayko_M340; 12-24-2021 at 04:17 AM.. Reason: Forgot to add information. |
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I'm doing the same thing right now, my plugs just got delivered. My bud with gen 1 b58 just replaced his and gapped to .022 on e40 mix, runs fantastic. I will be doing a .022 gap with the ngk94201 - been running stock plugs at stock gap. I run MHD stage 2 and alternate between 91 and e40 map. Stock plugs have been okay so far, I'm at 23k miles. I'll let you know how it runs versus stock - I'm installing on the 30th as I'm out of town. |
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Most of the A90 supra guys run NGK 94201's. Should be fine.
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After looking at my plugs though, I would recommend changing them. A lot of buildup on the champion plugs, I just don't think the quality is anywhere close. Just my opinion, let me know what you do |
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i run the NGK 94201 with .022 gap on the b58. runs well, after about 9k my plugs has crud on them could be the E40 mix im using. i have about 8k miles on the current ngk, i will wait for spring to take one out and see if they need changing.
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Just did an Oil Change, brakes all around, and swapped out to NGK 94201 gapped to .24 for my 30k service and I can definitely tell the difference. Didn't want to go to aggressive on the gap since I'm not always running my Stage 2 E50 Tune and mainly on 91 pump gas stock tune so .24 feels just fine. No shakiness at idle and runs so smooth. My stock plugs at 30k miles actually looked pretty good despite running more burbles and e85 throughout the miles. Highly recommend to anyone considering it, glad I pulled the plug and did it.
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They've been great, idles smooth gapped to 0.24' still on stock tune majority of the time but when on Stage 2 91 or E40 map it pulls hard. Even noticed a difference stock, much more linear power delivery just felt much more smooth. No hiccups whatsoever highly recommend.
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08-16-2023, 08:48 AM | #12 |
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Hitting the mileage where I should look into changing my plugs. Checking out NGK, and their site saying the 96206 is the plug for the B58TU.
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That’s the right one. That’s what I used and installed prior to my stage 2 MG Flasher OTS tune. Gap is stock (recommended by MG Flasher). No issues whatsoever. Spent $103.
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Nice, thanks for the confirmation. I’m not tuned myself, just looking for a replacement for the OE Champion plugs.
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I think I have one of the highest mileage M340i around, 103k. I did plugs at like 90-95k and honestly didn’t look too bad and car still started/drove/ran fine.
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