NGK plugs vs OEM?

Turbopat · 04-30-2013, 11:36 AM

Its time to change my plugs as im about to be installing my jb4 and I want to get the plugs out of the way. I saw BMS had the oem plugs for cheap, but when I went to purchase them... they are out of stock. They do have the NGK iridium plugs where you have to gap them yourself.

I was wondering have any of you guys had any experience with the NGk plugs? How do they compare to the oem? Any input would be appreciated.

http://www.burgertuning.com/N54_BMW_...t_adapter.html

kaede · 04-30-2013, 12:46 PM

Honestly don't think there is much difference. I purchased Bosch ones and they work fine. No difference. In fact, it made my car idle and power delivery a tiny little bit better (because i was overdue for my plugs, changed it when it was at around 55k miles instead of 45k).

Delta0311 · 04-30-2013, 12:51 PM

BMW uses NGK and Bosch to make their spark plugs. So in the end you are just paying for some fancy blue lettering that says BMW. In fact majority of the so called OEM products in BMWs are actually made by Bosch and Siemens. For example you can get as set of Bosch ignition coils for $220-$240 for 6. Meanwhile BMW charges like $50 or more a piece for their "OEM" ignition coils. And guess what? They are the exact same freaking thing. Only thing BMW will do is repack the Bosch coils into a BMW box and slap on and extra $20.

Phil325i · 04-30-2013, 12:53 PM

I'd swear by NGK. Always used them. One of the best plugs you can buy IMHO.

Turbopat · 04-30-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

I'd swear by NGK. Always used them. One of the best plugs you can buy IMHO.

Yes on all my dirt bikes and snowmobiles I used NGK, I always had a good experience with them. Just wondered if anyone had experience with them in the N54.I think im going to pull the plug on the NGK mainly because I don't want to wait for the bosch and there the same thing pretty much.

Also I know what you guys are talking about how BMW repacks bosch stuff. Ive noticed that myself

Toda Party · 04-30-2013, 05:10 PM

there's a ton of the bosch on ebay

blacknbean · 05-01-2013, 06:01 PM

i bought the bosch ones on amazon for even cheaper.

Meeni · 05-01-2013, 11:36 PM

I have NGK on a 330i, just work. The OE Bosh were working just as well, so whatever is handy.

GermanAutoAuction · 05-15-2013, 07:45 PM

BOSCH, There's No Substitution

Turbopat · 05-15-2013, 08:04 PM

I used the NGK gapped them myself and installed them myself. Idle seems a bit more firm at 600rpm and starts are a little quicker other than that don't see a difference, but hey I got it done.

Saintor · 05-18-2013, 11:07 AM

My Bosch didn't make it up to 100K as planned by BMW. 2 caused misfires.

I replaced all of them with NGK 5987 @ 75K miles. Should have been done at 60K.

Jeffman · 06-12-2014, 08:45 PM

Any real good scientific datapoint there comparing Bosch to NGK, especially in a tuned N54?

BOOSTHOT · 06-12-2014, 09:27 PM

Just went with NGK, no issues. Deffinately better than my old failing plugs. Lol

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Turbopat Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 225 Posts Drives: Black on black e92 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	NGK plugs vs OEM? Its time to change my plugs as im about to be installing my jb4 and I want to get the plugs out of the way. I saw BMS had the oem plugs for cheap, but when I went to purchase them... they are out of stock. They do have the NGK iridium plugs where you have to gap them yourself. I was wondering have any of you guys had any experience with the NGk plugs? How do they compare to the oem? Any input would be appreciated. http://www.burgertuning.com/N54_BMW_...t_adapter.html
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Honestly don't think there is much difference. I purchased Bosch ones and they work fine. No difference. In fact, it made my car idle and power delivery a tiny little bit better (because i was overdue for my plugs, changed it when it was at around 55k miles instead of 45k). __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	BMW uses NGK and Bosch to make their spark plugs. So in the end you are just paying for some fancy blue lettering that says BMW. In fact majority of the so called OEM products in BMWs are actually made by Bosch and Siemens. For example you can get as set of Bosch ignition coils for $220-$240 for 6. Meanwhile BMW charges like $50 or more a piece for their "OEM" ignition coils. And guess what? They are the exact same freaking thing. Only thing BMW will do is repack the Bosch coils into a BMW box and slap on and extra $20. Last edited by Delta0311; 04-30-2013 at 01:01 PM..
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Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	I'd swear by NGK. Always used them. One of the best plugs you can buy IMHO. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Toda Party Private 6 Rep 66 Posts Drives: E90, EM1, CBR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	there's a ton of the bosch on ebay __________________ AW E90 335i
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blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	i bought the bosch ones on amazon for even cheaper.
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	I have NGK on a 330i, just work. The OE Bosh were working just as well, so whatever is handy.
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Turbopat Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 225 Posts Drives: Black on black e92 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I used the NGK gapped them myself and installed them myself. Idle seems a bit more firm at 600rpm and starts are a little quicker other than that don't see a difference, but hey I got it done.
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	My Bosch didn't make it up to 100K as planned by BMW. 2 caused misfires. I replaced all of them with NGK 5987 @ 75K miles. Should have been done at 60K.
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Jeffman Lieutenant 28 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in America iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Sedan [0.00]	Any real good scientific datapoint there comparing Bosch to NGK, especially in a tuned N54?
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BOOSTHOT Private First Class 6 Rep 121 Posts Drives: SG E90 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Covina iTrader: (0)	Just went with NGK, no issues. Deffinately better than my old failing plugs. Lol
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