2010 AUSTRALASIAN AUTOMOTIVE SPARK PLUG CATALOGUE Black PMS 286 100c60m6k White Patented iridium centre and platinum CHAMPION ground ™ electrode ensures maximum IRIDIUM life. THE BRIGHTEST SPARK High performance with dual precious metals. The pioneers of Iridium in aviation and industrial spark plugs have now created the ultimate automotive spark plug. Champion Iridium combines a patented iridium fine-wire centre electrode and V-trimmed platinum ground electrode to deliver long-lasting performance in every spark. With its stabilising effect on ignition voltage as well as its excellent wear characteristics, Iridium automotive spark plug technology is fast becoming the technology of choice for OEM engine manufacturers and performance enthusiasts around the world. The power of these dual precious metals has been enhanced with Champion’s exclusive Heat-Active™ alloy to maintain a stable operating temperature under all engine loads. All these add up to the ultimate in spark plug performance and durability, and the Exclusive Heat-Active™ ultimate in driving performance for you. alloy maintains stable operating temperature under all engine loads. Fine-wire centre electrode & V-trimmed ground produce sharpest spark focus. Why Champion Iridium™ is the best performer. Conductivity Durability Spark Focus Standard Resistor/Copper Plugs Good Good Sharp Platinum/Double Platinum Good Very Good Sharper Iridium Excellent Excellent Sharpest TABLE OF CON T EN T S Spark Plug Features ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2-3 Spark Plug Identification System ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4-8 Spark Plug Removal & Installation. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 10 SPARK PLUG APPLICATIONS Passenger & Commercial Vehicles.......................... 11-89 LPG Passenger & Commercial Fitment Vehicles 90-105 Vintage & Older Vehicles 1920-1966 ... ... ... ... ... ... ..106-118 Japanese Import Vehicles . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..119-176 Cross Reference Guide..............................................177-198 Replacements for Discontinued Plugs ... ... ... ... ... ... ..199-203 LPG & Dual Fuel Information . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..204-205 Heat Range Charts ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..206-209 Technical Information . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..210-211 Racing Heat Range and Tuning Guide......................212-219 Used Spark Plug Evaluation ............................................ 220 Parts Interpretation This 2010 catalogue is based on information supplied by manufacturers and trade references for the Australian and New Zealand market. Whilst every care has been exercised in compiling this catalogue, Motospecs is unable to warrant or guarantee against discrepancies that may arise due to technical changes to vehicles in the market place. Accordingly, the user is responsible for ensuring the suitability of a part to the relevant application. The application references shown in this catalogue are for vehicles as delivered by the manufacturer and not suitable for aircraft. Engines modified for performance or racing purposes may require alternate product selection. The references and part numbers contained herein are subject to change without notice. Further Information Technical Inquiries 1300 337 636 Fax:+612 9847 5757 Phone: +612 9847 5777 Motospecs – New Zealand 0800 809 808 Motospecs www.motospecs.com.au email: [email protected] Copyright Motospecs is the owner of copyright in this publication, including layout, drawings, photographs and text. All rights reserved. No part of this catalogue may be reproduced or copied, in any form, by any means (graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying or any other type of information retrieval system) without the prior written permission of Motospecs. © Motospecs 2010 1 CHAMPIO N ® TE C HNOLOG Y. TAKING ON TOD AY'S TUNE -UP CHALLENGE S The OE “high thread” style spark plug presented replacement challenges due to a flawed design. Champion engineers went to work to develop a spark plug featuring a patented technology that made replacement convenient, trouble free and with better engine performance. Be ready for replacement with the latest Champion technology. • Two-piece design • Patented one-piece design • Prone to separation • Superior durability during removal • Trouble-free plug replacement Ford 5.4L 3 Valve Engine V8 4.6L 3 Valve Engine V8 6.8L 3 Valve Engine V10 FEA T URE BENEFI T Double Platinum Power™ Sharp spark for better engine performance and longer plug life Patented one-piece design Superior durability and trouble-free plug service Extended ceramic design Virtually eliminates misfire-causing flashover Exclusive heat active alloy Maintain stable operating temperature under all engine loads J-gap Design For more efficient burn and easier to gap See inside for list of applications. REVERSE 2 BLACK ALWAY S A TM REVERSE HAMPION C BLACK WHI C H SPARK PLUG DESIGN IS BES T FOR MY ENGINE ? CHAMPION® IRIDIUM New Champion Iridium. The Ultimate Element . offers unsurpassed performance. The Ultimate Element. Champion ® Iridium features an extremely fine-wire Iridium centre electrode that is “laser locked” to the centre electrode using a patented process. In addition, every Champion ® Iridium features a platinum ground electrode to ensure the highest level of performance and longest life. Maximum Performance. The Iridium fine-wire centre electrode and platinum “V”-trimmed ground electrode produce the sharpest spark focus. This provides the greatest engine performance regardless of engine type or ignition system. Exclusive Heat-Active™ Alloy. Allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature quickly and maintain stable operating temperature under all engine loads. DOUBLE PLATINUM POWER™ PLATINUM POWER™ Enhanced to deliver more powerful Delivers powerful performance performance for quicker acceleration and increased durability. and a smoother idle. Platinum Conductor. Centre electrode platinum Double Platinum Conductors. Double Platinum tip wears less than a standard spark plug. This Power has platinum on both the centre and ground allows the plug to maintain the gap setting electrodes to ensure longer life and minimal wear throughout its life. on both electrode surfaces. Better Ignitability, Smoother Idle. Exclusive Exceptional Performance. Fine wire and thin-wire centre electrode and “V”-trimmed “V”-trimmed electrodes create sharper spark ground electrode creates sharp spark focus focus than conventional plugs for more power and less spark scatter enabling better engine and quicker acceleration. performance than with a standard plug. Exclusive Heat-Active™ Alloy. Allows electrodes Exclusive Heat-Active™ Alloy. Allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature quickly and maintain to reach optimal temperature quickly and stable operating temperature under all engine loads. maintain stable operating temperature under all engine loads. CHAMPION® GOLD™ COPPER PLUS® Engineered specifically for local market. Provides dependable performance and durability. Massive copper core centre electrode provides 120% more spark area of conventional designs Dependable and Durable. Built to ISO and SAE for improved spark plug gap life. standards for proven performance. Patented SAC-9 semi-conductor resistor for maximum Exclusive Heat-Active™ Alloy. Allows spark plug EMI & RFI suppression. ground electrodes to reach optimal temperature quickly and maintain stable operating temperature Provides Longer Life. Copper core centre under all engine loads. Lower electrode operating electrode allows for accurate control of heat temperatures improve driveability in prevention of range, optimising the performance and longevity harmful pre ignition under high engine loads. of the spark plug. Maximum Performance. The “V”-trimmed TinTac ® ULTRASEAL™ Shell. Eliminates ground electrode allow best ignitability for the need for use of anti-seize compound by optimum engine idle stability, power and providing the best corrosion protection of any economy. spark plug in the industry. 3 SPARK PLUG IDEN T IFI C AT ION SYS T EM Champion’s identification system is designed to RV15YC4 provide a detailed visual identification of the dimensions, design and specification of spark R V 15 Y 4 plugs in the Champion SECOND OR THIRD PREFIX FIRST PREFIX range. THE BASIC NUMBER LETTER DESCRIPTION THREAD LETT ER SIZE REACH HEX (Surrounded by PREFIX B Standard Height A 12mm 3/4" 5/8" or 11/16" NUMBERS and SUFFIX C Bantam Height B 18mm 13/16" 7/8" LETTERS/NUMBERS) D Bantam Height C 14mm 3/4" 5/8" E Shielded 5/8" – 24 D 18mm 1/2" 7/8" specifies the spark plug’s H Shielded 3/4" – 20 E/ES 14mm 25mm Taper 5/8" heat range and general K Resistor / Suppressor EC 14mm 26.5mm Gasket 5/8" field of applic ation, small M Shielded 5/8" – 24 F 18mm .460" Taper Seat 13/16" Ordinance G 10mm .750" 5/8" engine/auto motive, aviation, P- Champion Power GC* 7/8"-18 All 7/8" competition and industrial. Motorcycle Range H 14mm 7/16" 13/16" Q Inductive Suppressor – CDI J 14mm 3/8" 13/16" In each case, the higher R Resistor K 18mm All 1" the number, the hotter the S Shielded 11/16" – 24 L 14mm 1/2" or .472" 13/16" spark plug. Whitworth M 18mm 1/2" 7/8" or 11/16" T 13/16 – 20 Thread Above N 14mm 3/4" 13/16" HEXAGON THE FIRST PREFIX P 12mm .492" 11/16" U Auxiliary Gap R 12mm 3/4" 3/4" or 11/16" (left of the basic number) V Shielded 1" – 20 S 14mm .708" Taper Seat 5/8" specifies thread size and X Resistor