madEAs

Hi everyone, few weeks ago got myself a el2 185kw xr8, time has come round to give her the first decent service and get some decent parts in there, now when buying plugs i noticed that the el2 had specific plugs.

Got the plugs neway, but on further inestigation noticed that the gap is 1.1mm, not thinking anyhing of it, i checked gap of el1 engine... 1.4mm then au was the same, why would this engine have a different gap to all other engines, or is it a different plug as well?

Thanx guys
Frank

gtcoupe95

depends on the cylinder head. el2 xr8 will be a gt40 head where fairmonts ect a e4e7. they use different plugs and plug gap.

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EDXR8

All EL V8's had E7 heads. Plugs should be gapped to 1.3-1.4mm

madEAs

from the ngk website...

Your Vehicle:
10/1997 - on Ford Falcon EL 5.0L 185kw, 8 Cyl., XR8
Spark Plug Part No. Plug Gap
Recommended Plug BPR6FS 1.1
Iridium Option UR6IX 1.1

vs

Your Vehicle:
10/1996 - on Ford Falcon EL 5.0L 8 Cyl., XR8
Spark Plug Part No. Plug Gap
Recommended Plug BPR5FS-15 1.4
Iridium Option UR55IX 1.4

shrug

Frank

EDXR8

Same spark plug I think, but the 185kw ones are a lower heat range. Get the BPR6FS and gap them to NGK's specs (1.1mm)