What is the OE Spark Plug (brand & type) for 2005 and 2006 6S? (3.0 V6)
#2
NGK Laser Platinum Part Number: PTR5F-11 , stock # 6579, Gap .044
NGK Laser PlatinumŽ Spark Plugs
I am using the iridiums.
NGK Laser PlatinumŽ Spark Plugs
I am using the iridiums.
#3
Any thoughts on the following?
NGK Part #6579 PTR5F11 Laser Platinum: $9.70
NGK Part #7397 Iridium IX: $6.51
NGK Part #6044 ITR5F13 Laser Iridium: $9.87
NGK Part #90813 Laser Iridium: $5.65
The #90813 Laser Iridiums seemed like a god price so I contacted NGK and asked the following:
VehicleType: Car
Make: Mazda
Model: 6
Year: 2005 and 2006 models
Engine Type: 3.0 L V6
Comments: A major online auto parts retailer lists two different NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs for my application. The part numbers are 6044 and 90813. The features listed are identical:
Information for NGK 6044
Laser Iridium
Laser Iridium? spark plugs provide superior ignitability and long service life. Smallest tip diameter available Iridium / Platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions ? Laser welded Iridium center electrode tip ? Platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life ? Trivalent Metal Plating for superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing ? Tapered ground electrode to minimize quenching ? Consistent and stable spark ? Faster starts and quicker acceleration ? Better fuel economy and lower emissions
Information for NGK 90813
Laser Iridium
Laser Iridium? spark plugs provide superior ignitability and long service life. Smallest tip diameter available Iridium / Platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions ? Laser welded Iridium center electrode tip ? Platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life ? Trivalent Metal Plating for superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing ? Tapered ground electrode to minimize quenching ? Consistent and stable spark ? Faster starts and quicker acceleration ? Better fuel economy and lower emissions
However, part number 6044 is priced 58% higher. Can you tell me if there is a significant difference between these two spark plugs and if both are suitable for my application?
Thank you.
NGK's response:
Hello,
The new number for this application is a 90813. As far as the precious metal types and the configuration the two are the same. As far as the price is concerned I am not sure as I do not handle pricing.
Best Regards,
Jason Norwood
NGK Spark Plugs ( USA) Inc.
Technical Services Administrator - Aftermarket Division
46929 Magellan Drive
Wixom, MI 48393
Office: (248)-926-7107
Fax: (248)-926-6938
Email: jnorwood@ngksparkplugs.com
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NGK Part #6579 PTR5F11 Laser Platinum: $9.70
NGK Part #7397 Iridium IX: $6.51
NGK Part #6044 ITR5F13 Laser Iridium: $9.87
NGK Part #90813 Laser Iridium: $5.65
The #90813 Laser Iridiums seemed like a god price so I contacted NGK and asked the following:
VehicleType: Car
Make: Mazda
Model: 6
Year: 2005 and 2006 models
Engine Type: 3.0 L V6
Comments: A major online auto parts retailer lists two different NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs for my application. The part numbers are 6044 and 90813. The features listed are identical:
Information for NGK 6044
Laser Iridium
Laser Iridium? spark plugs provide superior ignitability and long service life. Smallest tip diameter available Iridium / Platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions ? Laser welded Iridium center electrode tip ? Platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life ? Trivalent Metal Plating for superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing ? Tapered ground electrode to minimize quenching ? Consistent and stable spark ? Faster starts and quicker acceleration ? Better fuel economy and lower emissions
Information for NGK 90813
Laser Iridium
Laser Iridium? spark plugs provide superior ignitability and long service life. Smallest tip diameter available Iridium / Platinum surfaces ensure slow wear rate providing stable idle, superior anti fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions ? Laser welded Iridium center electrode tip ? Platinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long life ? Trivalent Metal Plating for superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing ? Tapered ground electrode to minimize quenching ? Consistent and stable spark ? Faster starts and quicker acceleration ? Better fuel economy and lower emissions
However, part number 6044 is priced 58% higher. Can you tell me if there is a significant difference between these two spark plugs and if both are suitable for my application?
Thank you.
NGK's response:
Hello,
The new number for this application is a 90813. As far as the precious metal types and the configuration the two are the same. As far as the price is concerned I am not sure as I do not handle pricing.
Best Regards,
Jason Norwood
NGK Spark Plugs ( USA) Inc.
Technical Services Administrator - Aftermarket Division
46929 Magellan Drive
Wixom, MI 48393
Office: (248)-926-7107
Fax: (248)-926-6938
Email: jnorwood@ngksparkplugs.com
ASE Certified
Ngksparkplugs.com
"Like" us on Facebook- www.facebook.com/NGKsparkplugs
#4
I am currently using: NGK iridium # TR5IX, # 7397, .6mm tip. Got these installed Feb 2013. Love them. I however am using some rather hi potent Accel Ignition Coils as well. Accel part # 140032 (2 Valve for Mustang---reverse wires going in to coils and re-use stock Mazda boots). The 2V coils are angled a bit and slightly hit on back of intake plenum---can be remedied by cutting off top part with side cutters---these have hold-downs but wires need to be reversed--tricky to do but possible---the 4V MUSTANG coils aren't angled and fit better but you need to make a hold-down (last pic).
I like my current iridium ones because of the 6mm tip, i am leary of a smaller tip, especially with the hi power I currently have. No misfires here!
I like my current iridium ones because of the 6mm tip, i am leary of a smaller tip, especially with the hi power I currently have. No misfires here!
Last edited by UseYourNoggin; 08-28-2014 at 04:06 PM.
#6
The spark plug gap on the 90813 is .052. Adjusting the plug gap on an iridium plug is a no-no!
.052 is a big gap for an old worn out stock ignition coil. I would not put a large gap plug on an old worn out ign coil!
Click on NGK site and do your own search, I did and it came up origianlly around .044 gap as per previous post.
SEE specs: NGK 90813 TR5AI-13 Spark Plug
The 6044 has a gap of .051
SEE specs: NGK 6044 ITR5F-13 Iridium Spark Plug
My 7397 has a gap of .040
SEE specs: NGK 7397 TR5IX Iridium Spark Plug
Last edited by UseYourNoggin; 08-29-2014 at 08:09 AM.
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