03-16-2023, 03:16 PM
1992-93 NGK catalog
NGK SPARKPLUG CODES
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Here is the table of values for NGK spark plug names.
The breakdown is like this: [B] [CPR] [6] [E] [S] - [11]
Six fields. Some, e.g. the second field, are optional.
Some fields may have multiple letters.
Field one: Thread diameter.
A = 18mm B = 14mm C = 10mm D = 12mm
Field two: Construction.
C = hex size 5/8" K = hex size 5/8 with projected tip (ISO)
M = compact type P = projected insulator type
R = resistor SD = surface discharge for rotary engines
U = semi-surface discharge Z = inductive suppressor
Field three: Heat Range.
2 = hot, up to 10 = cold. There's no 1, I guess.
Field four: Thread reach.
E = 19mm F = tapered seat
H = 12.7mm (1.5") L = 11.2mm (7/16")
If this field is blank, an 18mm diameter plug has 12mm reach,
and a 14mm plug has a 9.5mm (3/8") reach.
Field Five: Firing end construction.
A, B = special design (no details given)
C = special ground electrode
G = racing use
GV = racing use V type
H = half thread
K = 2 ground electrodes for certain Toyotas
L = half heat range
LM = compact lawn mower type
M = 2 ground electrodes for Mazda rotary engine
N = special ground electrode
P = platinum tip (premium)
Q = 4 ground electrodes
R = delta ground electrode for BMW
S = standard 2.6mm centre electrode
T = 3 ground electrodes
V = fine-wire centre electrode, gold palladium
VX = platinum tip (high performance)
W = tungsten electrode
X = booster gap
Y = v-groove centre electrode
Field Six: (after the dash) Wide gap.
8 = .032" 9 = .036" 10 = .040"
11 = .044" there is no 12 13 = .050"
14 = .055" 15 = .060" 20 = .080"
Other notes:
There's more, such as for metal shell plugs, "V-Power" plugs
for North American made cars, and other stuff. I'm not typing it in.
Some Motorcycle-related comments...
Some bikes use the DR8ES-L plug. Theres's no indication what the 'L'
means; it does not appear in the symbol chart for field six.
Seeing as I specialize in Honda V4 info...
ST1100 (hey, it's a V4) : CR8EH-9
VF1100 : DPR8EA-9
VF1000 : DPR8EA-9
VF750, VF700 : DPR8EA-9
VFR750, VFR700 : DPR9EA-9
VF500 : DPR8EA-9
VFR750R (1990) : CR9EH-9
VFR750F (1990) : CR9EH-9
VFR750F (1991-92) : CR8EH-9
Extended-life platinum tip plugs replacing the CR9EH-9 are
available as CR9EHVX-9.
Resistor plugs are used for two reasons --
1. They cut down electrostatic interference.
2. They provide a sharper "edge" to the voltage spike, making for
a stronger, shorter spark. On high RPM motors, this is important.
The projected insulator simply describes the shape of the plug head.
A projected insulator sticks out a little further into the combustion
chamber.
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NGK SPARKPLUG CODES
===================
Here is the table of values for NGK spark plug names.
The breakdown is like this: [B] [CPR] [6] [E] [S] - [11]
Six fields. Some, e.g. the second field, are optional.
Some fields may have multiple letters.
Field one: Thread diameter.
A = 18mm B = 14mm C = 10mm D = 12mm
Field two: Construction.
C = hex size 5/8" K = hex size 5/8 with projected tip (ISO)
M = compact type P = projected insulator type
R = resistor SD = surface discharge for rotary engines
U = semi-surface discharge Z = inductive suppressor
Field three: Heat Range.
2 = hot, up to 10 = cold. There's no 1, I guess.
Field four: Thread reach.
E = 19mm F = tapered seat
H = 12.7mm (1.5") L = 11.2mm (7/16")
If this field is blank, an 18mm diameter plug has 12mm reach,
and a 14mm plug has a 9.5mm (3/8") reach.
Field Five: Firing end construction.
A, B = special design (no details given)
C = special ground electrode
G = racing use
GV = racing use V type
H = half thread
K = 2 ground electrodes for certain Toyotas
L = half heat range
LM = compact lawn mower type
M = 2 ground electrodes for Mazda rotary engine
N = special ground electrode
P = platinum tip (premium)
Q = 4 ground electrodes
R = delta ground electrode for BMW
S = standard 2.6mm centre electrode
T = 3 ground electrodes
V = fine-wire centre electrode, gold palladium
VX = platinum tip (high performance)
W = tungsten electrode
X = booster gap
Y = v-groove centre electrode
Field Six: (after the dash) Wide gap.
8 = .032" 9 = .036" 10 = .040"
11 = .044" there is no 12 13 = .050"
14 = .055" 15 = .060" 20 = .080"
Other notes:
There's more, such as for metal shell plugs, "V-Power" plugs
for North American made cars, and other stuff. I'm not typing it in.
Some Motorcycle-related comments...
Some bikes use the DR8ES-L plug. Theres's no indication what the 'L'
means; it does not appear in the symbol chart for field six.
Seeing as I specialize in Honda V4 info...
ST1100 (hey, it's a V4) : CR8EH-9
VF1100 : DPR8EA-9
VF1000 : DPR8EA-9
VF750, VF700 : DPR8EA-9
VFR750, VFR700 : DPR9EA-9
VF500 : DPR8EA-9
VFR750R (1990) : CR9EH-9
VFR750F (1990) : CR9EH-9
VFR750F (1991-92) : CR8EH-9
Extended-life platinum tip plugs replacing the CR9EH-9 are
available as CR9EHVX-9.
Resistor plugs are used for two reasons --
1. They cut down electrostatic interference.
2. They provide a sharper "edge" to the voltage spike, making for
a stronger, shorter spark. On high RPM motors, this is important.
The projected insulator simply describes the shape of the plug head.
A projected insulator sticks out a little further into the combustion
chamber.
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