8V NGK Plug #'s

[GT-Rx]

FYI... the NGK plug that comes in the 1200 8V is a PMR8B (6378), and NGK USA states that it crosses with the NGK CR8EIX (4218) Iridium, which is more readily available and almost ~50% less.

From Steve below: The factory is now installing a NGK CR8EKB in the Griso 8V SE models, not the Iridium but a standard plug.

[john zibell]

Todd,

The PMR8B platinum is the inner plug on the dual plug machines. Would you consider the iridium plug a suitable replacement in that application as well?

[GT-Rx]

John, since NGK cross referenced it for me, I couldn't imagine a reason not to.

[V700Steve]

Just a note, The factory is now installing a NGK CR8EKB in Griso 8V SE models, not the Iridium but a standard plug.
This is a low priced plug.

[capdefra]

Just a note, The factory is now installing a NGK CR8EKB in Griso 8V SE models, not the Iridium but a standard plug.
This is a low priced plug.

It's also the same for the Stelvio.

Franck

[gulveal]

I notice the NGK CR8EKB is a dual electrode plug.

According to NGK:
"Two ground electrodes allow
sacrifice of more material before
gap size becomes too large
therefore service mileage is
increased."

Regards,
David

[Goodvibes]

Just a note, The factory is now installing a NGK CR8EKB in Griso 8V SE models, not the Iridium but a standard plug.
This is a low priced plug.

So, has this been done to save money or improve performance? or both?

[draidt]

Just a note, The factory is now installing a NGK CR8EKB in Griso 8V SE models, not the Iridium but a standard plug.
This is a low priced plug.

So, has this been done to save money or improve performance? or both?

Bean counters at work justifying their paycheck at the expense of a longer lasting and better performing Spark Plug for the Buyer. IMHO

[Goodvibes]

Bean counters at work justifying their paycheck at the expense of a longer lasting and better performing Spark Plug for the Buyer. IMHO

My HO too. Although there are situations where the simple plug unadorned with precious/semi-precious metal dots works best (e.g., Champion Copper Plus in classic British cars like TR6's).