Stage 1 tune spark plugs

g0t2bmiirii · 06-27-2022, 10:44 AM

Hey everyone, I recently got my X3 tuned, just wanted some input on which spark plugs are recommended for my stage 1 tune. I have over 20K miles already on the car.

I was suggested these spark plugs…

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...51#description

Any opinions??

Thanks

mailman_fin · 06-27-2022, 02:16 PM

I did go with oem ones.

g0t2bmiirii · 06-27-2022, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman_fin

I did go with oem ones.

Alright good to know. Thanks

Chief Orman · 06-28-2022, 07:35 AM

Guys at MHD recommended NGK iridium gapped to .45mm…OEM are fine

g0t2bmiirii · 07-05-2022, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Orman

Guys at MHD recommended NGK iridium gapped to .45mm…OEM are fine

What's the oem stock gap?

Sorry About That · 07-09-2022, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by g0t2bmiirii

Hey everyone, I recently got my X3 tuned, just wanted some input on which spark plugs are recommended for my stage 1 tune. I have over 20K miles already on the car.

I was suggested these spark plugsÂ…

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...51#description

Any opinions??

Thanks

While I like FCPEuro, I don't trust their part recommendations when you input your vehicle info. I don't think they have the correct info for the B58D (B58TU) engines in 2020+ X3/X4's. I'd double check the Bosch website and see what they recommend.

I believe stock gap is .030" and I went with NGK Laser Iridium. Part# SILZKGR8E8S - Stock# 96206. This is the correct and most up to date plug for our cars with the B58TU engine, despite what you may have seen in some YouTube videos. I got mine from Napa Auto Parts online and had them shipped. Good luck with your new tune and plugs.

Keefy · 07-09-2022, 05:14 PM

Surely your tuner would be able to advise the correct spark plugs for the tune? Normally a stage 1 tune, OEM should suffice?

antair · 07-11-2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Keefy

Surely your tuner would be able to advise the correct spark plugs for the tune? Normally a stage 1 tune, OEM should suffice?

I believe other than OEM will not make any significant difference.

RoundelM3 · 07-11-2022, 08:24 AM

No need for different plugs on a stage 1 tune; my M3 has a stage 2 tune and I'm running stock plugs with no issues. There was no indication from my tuner (AMS) regarding changing plugs.

dmanb2b · 07-11-2022, 12:39 PM

Stock plugs and stock gap

suby01 · 07-12-2022, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Keefy

Surely your tuner would be able to advise the correct spark plugs for the tune? Normally a stage 1 tune, OEM should suffice?

This is the proper way to go about this.

OP what is your tuning company? They will be the ones to answer what you really need or suggest things accurately.

g0t2bmiirii · 07-12-2022, 12:59 PM

Seems like more people saying OEM spark plugs. I haven't had any issues yet. I do however have around 23.7K miles on it, someone suggested to me 30K to change them

g0t2bmiirii · 12-27-2022, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorry About That

While I like FCPEuro, I don't trust their part recommendations when you input your vehicle info. I don't think they have the correct info for the B58D (B58TU) engines in 2020+ X3/X4's. I'd double check the Bosch website and see what they recommend.

I believe stock gap is .030" and I went with NGK Laser Iridium. Part# SILZKGR8E8S - Stock# 96206. This is the correct and most up to date plug for our cars with the B58TU engine, despite what you may have seen in some YouTube videos. I got mine from Napa Auto Parts online and had them shipped. Good luck with your new tune and plugs.

When you got these, were they gapped at .022”? ECS tuning support says to go with these as well. FCP suggested SILZKBR8D8S

SO8 · 12-27-2022, 12:40 PM

My Stage 1 uses std plugs with std gaps ... and no issues at all. No need if map well done and not too much boost.

The map has been on the car a year without issue.

g0t2bmiirii · 12-27-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SO8

My Stage 1 uses std plugs with std gaps ... and no issues at all. No need if map well done and not too much boost.

So which one do I go with?

g0t2bmiirii · 12-27-2022, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorry About That

While I like FCPEuro, I don't trust their part recommendations when you input your vehicle info. I don't think they have the correct info for the B58D (B58TU) engines in 2020+ X3/X4's. I'd double check the Bosch website and see what they recommend.

I believe stock gap is .030" and I went with NGK Laser Iridium. Part# SILZKGR8E8S - Stock# 96206. This is the correct and most up to date plug for our cars with the B58TU engine, despite what you may have seen in some YouTube videos. I got mine from Napa Auto Parts online and had them shipped. Good luck with your new tune and plugs.

I’m just gonna go with these ones, he’s confident especially if he has the same car. Plus ECS tuning said the same ones as well

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