NGK 95770 being discountinued or backordered? Factory plugs fine stage2+ ?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 04-10-2019, 09:08 AM

I saw a post on a FB group on this subject and thought it was just rumor but I was about to get new coils and plugs as a after winter tune up since I have no idea when they were last changed and noticed on FCP the NGK 95770 are now backordered with no ETA... I remember like 2 months ago they had stock.

Can I still run Factory Bosch plug? I don't expect to go over Stage 2+ FBO in the future. Right now at Stage 2.

type-dRew · 04-10-2019, 09:14 AM

Stage 2+ on oem Bosch plugs and my car is very happy.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-10-2019, 09:20 AM

Many folks including myself still run factory Bosch at Stage 2+. It is true the NGK are on backorder with no ETA. Last I heard was maybe June.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 04-10-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

Stage 2+ on oem Bosch plugs and my car is very happy.

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Many folks including myself still run factory Bosch at Stage 2+. It is true the NGK are on backorder with no ETA. Last I heard was maybe June.

Ok thanks guys. I'll get the Bosch!

I also just noticed there are Bosch, Delphi or even Eldor coils to. Bosh and Delphi are both listed as OEs.

type-dRew · 04-10-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Ok thanks guys. I suppose I'll just get the Bosh!

I also just noticed there are Bosh, Delphi or even Eldor coils to. Bosh and Delphi are both listed as OEs.

Bosch is OEM for N54, Delphi is oem for N55, the Delphi seems to be better with life expectancy due to construction. I plan on going Delphi coils soon.

tony55343 · 04-10-2019, 10:28 AM

I'd recommend the Eldor coils. I purchased them for my car recently. They are much more stout, and heavier than the oem Bosch they replaced. Very good construction, no issues with them.

addictedtoboost · 04-10-2019, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

Bosch is OEM for N54, Delphi is oem for N55, the Delphi seems to be better with life expectancy due to construction. I plan on going Delphi coils soon.

I suggest going with OEM Bosh coils over Delphi. Delphi life span is pretty short. I've replaced 3/6 Delphi coil within a year. I switched to Bosch and haven't had any issues since.

type-dRew · 04-10-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

I suggest going with OEM Bosh coils over Delphi. Delphi life span is pretty short. I've replaced 3/6 Delphi coil within a year. I switched to Bosch and haven't had any issues since.

Good to know thank you

TheMidnightNarwhal · 04-10-2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

I suggest going with OEM Bosh coils over Delphi. Delphi life span is pretty short. I've replaced 3/6 Delphi coil within a year. I switched to Bosch and haven't had any issues since.

I've also heard issues from another member here on his N55.

I think I will stick with factory stuff so Bosch and Bosch. Good to know.

snedanator · 04-10-2019, 12:37 PM

NGK coils seem to be holding up well after 18 months...stage 2+ for most of the time :-)

Fuel-It! · 04-10-2019, 02:18 PM

Use the 2 step colder NGKs, we suggest them for all tuned applications. They are the same plugs used in the N20 and newer M5 motors.

monoid · 04-11-2019, 06:39 AM

Is the step-2 spark plug compatible to not heavy modded car who is running only jb4 and downpipe's ?

Fuel-It! · 04-11-2019, 10:09 AM

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Is the step-2 spark plug compatible to not heavy modded car who is running only jb4 and downpipe's ?

Yes, I suggest it for all tuned applications. Idles great, less misfire prone, doesn't cost much more. Just be sure to properly set the gap. BMS makes a nice tool for that as do others.

Tim603 · 06-17-2019, 02:43 PM

2 step colder plugs look to be on back order too, any other suggestions?

allcaps55 · 06-17-2019, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim603

2 step colder plugs look to be on back order too, any other suggestions?

I just got the 2 step colder from fcp euro on Friday

E92-Ghandi · 06-17-2019, 11:36 PM

N55 plugs on my N54 with no issues, they are one step colder.
FBO+ running stage 2+ and sometimes E30

nicky dj · 06-19-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by E92-Ghandi

N55 plugs on my N54 with no issues, they are one step colder.
FBO+ running stage 2+ and sometimes E30

Did you gap your N55 plugs or just threw them in stock?

Tim603 · 06-19-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by allcaps55

I just got the 2 step colder from fcp euro on Friday

Ok nice, good looks I will check there

E92-Ghandi · 06-20-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nicky dj

Did you gap your N55 plugs or just threw them in stock?

Nope, didn't touch them.

mweisdorfer · 06-21-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by addictedtoboost

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

Bosch is OEM for N54, Delphi is oem for N55, the Delphi seems to be better with life expectancy due to construction. I plan on going Delphi coils soon.

I suggest going with OEM Bosh coils over Delphi. Delphi life span is pretty short. I've replaced 3/6 Delphi coil within a year. I switched to Bosch and haven't had any issues since.

Eldor coils are the latest and greatest. Buy them from FCP and get a lifetime warranty on them

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TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2651 Rep 6,281 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	NGK 95770 being discountinued or backordered? Factory plugs fine stage2+ ? I saw a post on a FB group on this subject and thought it was just rumor but I was about to get new coils and plugs as a after winter tune up since I have no idea when they were last changed and noticed on FCP the NGK 95770 are now backordered with no ETA... I remember like 2 months ago they had stock. Can I still run Factory Bosch plug? I don't expect to go over Stage 2+ FBO in the future. Right now at Stage 2.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Many folks including myself still run factory Bosch at Stage 2+. It is true the NGK are on backorder with no ETA. Last I heard was maybe June.
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tony55343 First Lieutenant 104 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	I'd recommend the Eldor coils. I purchased them for my car recently. They are much more stout, and heavier than the oem Bosch they replaced. Very good construction, no issues with them.
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snedanator Lieutenant 97 Rep 551 Posts Drives: e93 335i le mans blue Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Falkirk . Scotland iTrader: (0)	NGK coils seem to be holding up well after 18 months...stage 2+ for most of the time :-)
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E92-Ghandi Private First Class 18 Rep 128 Posts Drives: E92 2010 N54 DCT ST Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	N55 plugs on my N54 with no issues, they are one step colder. FBO+ running stage 2+ and sometimes E30
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