Daily Driver
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- New York
- Car(s)
- 2020 GTI SE
Hello, guys. Im looking to finally make my EQT Vortex XL purchase and noticed EQT recommends 2 step colder plugs. The NGK plugs they recommend seem to be sold out and back ordered everywhere. I contacted them to see if I can run 1 step colder plugs since it's easier to find and more readily available. They suggested 2 step colder Denso IKH27 and Brisk ER10. So then I started searching in Forums about Spark Plugs and tunes. People are saying OEM is good enough just need to be changed more frequently, the RS7 Plugs have been updated they are good now, NGK ruthenium better idle like stock better cold start, and people saying run what the tuner recommends, all gapped .24 - .28.
I would be with what the Tuner recommends but has the tuner tested the spark plugs in colder environment like canada or US north east? I ask cause people have said they switched to 1 step colder plugs from 2 step, Because they have rough starts and idle when the weather gets colder. Since I live in NY this is good to know, which is why I'm leaning towards 1 step colder plugs. Maybe the tuner recommends 2 step cause it provides the most power and efficient for race situation. But if you also Daily drive it may not be optimal. I'm fine sacrificing some power with 2 step colder plugs to have a better daily driving experience. Just like I'm fine with street Suspension VS Race suspension. A Catted Downpipe VS Straight Pipe, etc. Just trying to find a Balance like my good friend Thanos.
Anyway, if you guys are running EQT Vortex standard or Vortex XL which Spark plugs are you currently Running? Does it give rough start and idle in colder climates? Have you switched to 1 step or stock plugs with no issues?
I would be with what the Tuner recommends but has the tuner tested the spark plugs in colder environment like canada or US north east? I ask cause people have said they switched to 1 step colder plugs from 2 step, Because they have rough starts and idle when the weather gets colder. Since I live in NY this is good to know, which is why I'm leaning towards 1 step colder plugs. Maybe the tuner recommends 2 step cause it provides the most power and efficient for race situation. But if you also Daily drive it may not be optimal. I'm fine sacrificing some power with 2 step colder plugs to have a better daily driving experience. Just like I'm fine with street Suspension VS Race suspension. A Catted Downpipe VS Straight Pipe, etc. Just trying to find a Balance like my good friend Thanos.
Anyway, if you guys are running EQT Vortex standard or Vortex XL which Spark plugs are you currently Running? Does it give rough start and idle in colder climates? Have you switched to 1 step or stock plugs with no issues?