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The document discusses DENSO's involvement in motorsports and provides information about their spark plug catalog.

The document is about DENSO's history of supporting various racing teams and their spark plug products.

DENSO has supported many motorcycle and car racing teams over the years such as MotoGP, Formula 1, World Rally Championship, Super GT racing.

SPORTS

MOTOR
0.4 mm
World’s Finest
Diameter (as of May 2007)

iridium alloy center electrode

CHINA INDONESIA KOREA MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SAUDIARABIA SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND JAPAN
SPARK PLUG CATALOG 2008 / 2009
TOYOTA FORMURA 1 TEAM TOYOTA TEAM SARD

SUBARU WORLD RALLY TEAM

2007

VIETNAM
SUZUKA
Victory
Victory
8HOURS
VICTORY

EUROPE MOTOR SMALL CROSS


&USA CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI

HONDA LCR KTM


PART

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DENSO RACE SUPPORT HISTORY
Race Cars 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Supply
TOYOTA F1 Racing Plugs

F1
WRC
GT500 Champion GT500 Champion GT500 Champion
IQ01-31 DENSO Racing Plug
Super
GT
Japan

Castrol TOM'S au Supra Esso Supra


GT500 GT500 GT500
CHAMPION CHAMPION CHAMPION

D1

Motorcycle 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

WGP125 Noboru UEDA WGP125 WGP125 IA01-32,34


& Masao AZUMA Noboru UEDA & Masao AZUMA Masao AZUMA & Yoichi UI
3 Victories WGP250 1 Victories WGP250 IAE01-32,34

WGP Rd.1 Suzuka IRIDIUM POWER


WGP Debut Win IA01-34
Naoki MATSUDO
& Taro SEKIGUCHI
IA01-32,34
Naoki MATSUDO & Team LCR

7 Victories

DUCATI916 FOGGY PETRONAS


WORLD
WSB/WSS C.Fogarty
DENSO Racing Plug
CHAMPION AZUMA wins
DENSO Racing Plug
Suzuka GP

UEDA wins Italian GP TEAM PROCIRCUIT KAWASAKI M. BROWN & 3 riders

AMA MX M. BROWN & 3 riders


IW01-27 AMA EAST
CHAMPION

WMX Champion
KTM YAMAHA KURZ C. MELOTTE & 3 riders
WMX G.LANGSTON
WMX 125
CHAMPION
C. MELOTTE & 3 riders

IW01-24,27

JSB(S-NK) Champion JSB 1000 Champion


JGP JSB(S-NK)
(R2-1) KENZ CHAMPION KENZ
Keiichi KITAGAWA
Keiichi KITAGAWA
Japan

IA 125 Champion IB 250 Champion


JMX IB 250
CHAMPION
IA 125
CHAMPION
Prostock Second Champion Prostock Champion
DRAG 2006 IRIDIUMPOWER BOOTH
K.SAAI
AT SUZUKA 8Hrs
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1998-2007
2004 2005 2006 2007
TOYOTA F1 Team
Taking
aking Malaysian GP
Podium
ium Position
P AKING
TAKING
PODIUM POSITION

Corporate sponsor

TOYOTA F1 Team Taking Malaysian GP


5 Podiums 1 Podium R.Schumacher : Ranking 10th R.Schumacher
Podium Position J.Trulli : Ranking 12th J.Trulli

WRC 2nd
Corporate sponsor
IRIDIUM Racing 4 Podiums
3 Victories

Supply WRC Plugs


Rd.3 Mexico IRIDIUM RACING
WRC Debut Win P.Solberg : Ranking 6th
C.Atkinson : Ranking 10th
P.Solberg : Ranking 5th
C.Atkinson : Ranking 7th (as of July 2007)

GT500 Champion GT500 Champion

a DENSO Supra ZENT Supra Tom's SC430


GT500 GT500 GT500
N 2nd CHAMPION CHAMPION DENSO SARD SC430
A.Couto / K.Hiranaka

D1 Champion
D1
IRIDIUM RACING CHAMPION
D1 GRAND PRIX D1 GRAND PRIX
N.KUMAKUBO : CHAMPION K.TANAKA : 6TH N.KUMAKUBO : 2ND T.YOSHIOKA : 14TH
Y.KAZAMA : 3RD T.SAKUMA : 7TH A.KUROI : 6TH T.SAKUMA : 18TH
T.YOSHIDA : 5TH T.FUJIO : 28TH T.HIBINO : 8TH K.TANAKA : 20TH (as of July 2007)

2004 2005 2006 2007

WGP125 Yoichi UI & A.Dovizioso WGP250 Team LCR Honda LCR MotoGP Honda LCR MotoGP
WGP250 Robert Locatelli & Casey Stoner Casey Stoner C.Checa
Naoki MATSUDO 8 Victories WGP125 5 Victories
& Taro SEKIGUCHI & Team LCR Toshinaga KUZUHARA DENSO Racing Plug DENSO Racing Plug
& Tomoyoshi KOYAMA Team Aprilia KTM
IA01-32,34 IAE01-32,34 T.Koyama(AJO) H.AOYAMA(WGP250)
IAE01-32,34
IAE01-32,34 T.KOYAMA(WGP125)
IA01-34 2 Victories
IA01-34 IAE01-34
Gilera(WGP250)
R.Locatelli
M.Simoncelli
IAE01-34,35
Derbi(WGP125)
L.Pesek
N.Terol
KAWASAKI IAE01-34,35
LIGHT SPEED

IVAN TEDESCO
& 3 riders AMA EAST
CHAMPION

IU01-27

Suzuka
SUZUKI KURZ
Team Willy
8hours
L. DOVES & 1 rider
KIKUCHI Victory
YOSHIMURA
GP 125
CHAMPION
GP 125 Champion Suzuka
JSB 1000 8hours JSB1000 JSB1000 GP125
3rd A.WATANABE(2ND)YOSHIMURA A.WATANABE(YOSHIMURA) H.KIKUCHI(BATTLE FIELD)
CHAMPION YOSHIMURA KENZ
YOSHIMURA K.AKIYOSHI(4TH)YOSHIMURA GP250 S.TOMIZAWA(FRS)
WATANABE NASHIMOTO GP250 Y.UI(PRO-TEC)
Y.UI(3RD)PRO-TEC
IB 125 Champion M1 Champion GP125
H.KIKUCHI(4TH)BATTLE FIELD
IA1 ST600
IB 125 MI IA250 K.TSUJI
CHAMPION CHAMPION TAJIMA A.WATANABE(2ND)YOSHIMURA
NAYA

Prostock Champion
PRO STOCK BIKE CHAMPION PRO STOCK BIKE
PROSTOCK PROSTOCK PROSTOCK I.ABE I.ABE
CHAMPION CHAMPION MOTO1 DRAG CHAMPION PRO STOCK BIKE 2ND K.NAKAMURA
ONISHI NAKAMURA K.NAKAMURA
her
M Jarno Trulli Ralf Schumac
TOYOTA F1 TEA

t h e w o r ld o v e r!!
t e c h n o lo g y r e cognized
Spark plug

The evolution of driving


— high spec, 0.4 mm diameter iridium center electrode
DENSO’s racing-bred, spark plug technology in the world’s ultimate motor sports
The world
The iridium plug dominates this technology and generates an amazingly high level of response. smallest diameter*
diameter
0.4 mm iridium center electrode
*Iridium plug as of May 2007
Next-generation spark plug that
exudes latent engine power with Superlative performance, Unbeatable spark technology,
its high-performance spark. long life, and high response. fine-tuned for racing.

On DENSO's website, you can search for the appropriate spark plug by auto manufacturer or by vehicle name. http://www.globaldenso.com/PLUG/
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MOTOR
SPARK PLUG CATALOG 2008/2009
DENSO RACE SUPPORT HISTORY 1998-2007 01 HONDA 108 BENELLI 202
ISUZU 112 BETA 202
MOTOR SPORTS 04 LEXUS 113 BIMOTA 203
F1 motor sports 04 MAZDA 113 BMW 203
WGP motor sports 05 MITSUBISHI 117 BOSSHOSS 204
WRC motor sports 06 NISSAN 123 BUELL 204
SUPER GT motor sports 07 SUBARU 131 BULTACO 204
DENSO SPARK PLUG with ME F1 08 SUZUKI 133 CAGIVA 204
DENSO SPARK PLUG with ME WRC 09 TOYOTA 136 DERBI 204
DENSO SPARK PLUG with ME D1 10 DUCATI 205
DENSO SPARK PLUG with ME ALL JAPAN ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIP 11 EUROPE&USA / CAR 147 ENFIELD 206

CHINA INDONESIA KOREA MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SAUDIARABIA SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND JAPAN
ALFA ROMEO 147 ETHOS DESIGN, GG 206
DENSO PLUGS site English version opened 12 AMC 147 GASGAS 206
Reason for high performance of 0.4 mm diameter spark plugs 14 AMG MERCEDES 148 GHEZZI&BRIAN 206
ASTONMARTIN 148 GILERA 206
IRIDIUM POWER 16 AUDI 148 HARLEY - DAVIDSON 207
Iridium Power: product line-up 18 AUTOBIANCHI 151 HUSABERG 208
Iridium Power: specifications 20 BENTLEY 151 HUSQVARNA 209
BERTONE 151 HYOSUNG 209
IRIDIUM TOUGH 22 BMW 151 ITALJET 209
Iridium Tough: specifications 24 BMW ALPINA 154 KANNON 209
BUICK GM 154 KTM 209
IRIDIUM PLUS 25 CADILLAC GM 155 KYMCO 211
CATERHAM 155 LAVERDA 211
IRIDIUM RACING 26 CHEVROLET GM 156 LEM 211
Iridium Racing: specifications 28 CHRYSLER 156 MAGNI 211
CITOROEN 157 MALAGUTI 211
Q&A about plug performance 30 DAEWOO(大字) 159 MONDIAL, MONTESA 211
Q&A about tuning cars 32 DODGE CHRYSLER 159 MOTO GUZZI, MuZ 211
Q&A about motorcycles 33 FERRARI 159 MV AGUSTA 212
FIAT 159 MZ 212
The plugs configuration 34 FORD EUROPE 160 OVER 212
IDENTIFYING DENSO PLUGS 36 FORD U.S.A. 161 PEUGEOT 212
Basic spark plug information 37 HOME PARK 162 PGO, PIAGGIO 212
Safety concerns 40 HUMMER GM 162 ROYAL ENFIELD 213
Comparison Between Genuine DENSO and Fake Spark Plugs 43 HYUNDAI(現代) 162 SACHS 213
INNOCHENTI 162 SANYANG(SYM) 213
CHINA 44 JAGUAR 162 SCORPA 213
CAR 44 KIA(起亜) 163 SHERCO 213
MOTORCYCLE 50 LAMBORGHINI 163 SOLEX 213
LANCIA 164 TITAN 213
INDONESIA 55 LAND ROVER 164 TM RACING 213
CAR 55 LINCOLN U.S.A. 164 TOMOS, TRIUMPH 213
MOTORCYCLE 59 LOTUS 165 URAL 214
MASERATI 165 VEE TWO 214
KOREA 61 MCC SMART 165 VERTEMATI 214
CAR 61 MERCEDES BENZ 165 VESPA 214
MOTORCYCLE, SMALL ENGINE 64 MERCURY FORD 168 VOR 215
MORGAN, OLDSMOBILE GM 169 VYRUS 215
MALAYSIA 65 OPEL 169
CAR 65 PANTHER 170 SMALL ENGINE 216
MOTORCYCLE 69 PEUGEOT 170 RACINGKARTS 216
PLYMOUTH 172 MARINES & SNOWMOBILES 217
EUROPE MOTOR SMALL CROSS

PHILIPPINES 72
&USA

PONTIAC GM 172 SMALL ENGINE & INDUSTRIAL 221


CAR 72 PORSCHE 173
MOTORCYCLE 74 RENAULT 174 CROSS REFERENCE 233
ROLLS ROYCE 175 CAR MAKER IRIDIUM PART NUMBER → DENSO IRIDIUM POWER / TOUGH 260
SAUDIARABIA 76
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

ROVER 175
CAR 76 SAAB 176 MAKER GENUINE PART NUMBER CHART 261
SATURN 177 Iridium Power, Tough, Racing Chart 267
SINGAPORE 79 TALBOT 177 DENSO PLUG SPECIFICATIONS(DENSO TYPE→PART NUMBER) 277
CAR 79 TVR 177 DENSO PLUG SPECIFICATIONS(PART NUMBER→DENSO TYPE) 289
VOLKSWAGEN 177
TAIWAN 86 VOLVO 179 IRIDIUM POWER SERIES SALES RANKING 301
CAR 86 SALES COMPANIES 302
MOTORCYCLE 95 JAPAN / MOTOR CYCLE 182
HONDA 182
THAILAND 98 KAWASAKI 189
CAR 98 SUZUKI 192
MOTORCYCLE 102 YAMAHA 196
PART

JAPAN / CAR 104 EUROPE&USA / MOTOR CYCLE 202


DAIHATSU 104 ADIVA 202
FORD JAPAN 107 APRILIA 202
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TOYOTA
FORMULA1 TEAM
JAPAN THAILAND TAIWAN SINGAPORE SAUDIARABIA PHILIPPINES MALAYSIA KOREA INDONESIA CHINA

●Equipped with DENSO SPARK PLUGS, customized for the TF107

DENSO supports a broad range of motor sports.

MOTORSPORTS Supported by
DENSO

Aspiring after the long-cherished desire of winning


ALL ABOUT MOTOR SPORTS
SUPPORTED BY DENSO 1st place at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix
DRIVERS PROFILE at Fuji Speedway with the TF107 chassis
Ralf Schumacher DENSO supports Team Toyota as a technical
sponsor, having entered the world’s pre-eminent racing
Born: June 30, 1975 in Germany
on four wheels, Formula One (F1). DENSO provides
Height: 178 cm; Weight: 73 kg
Record for the last three years:
spark plugs specially made for F1 engines and in 2004
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2004 9th place, F1 Series became a corporate sponsor of the Panasonic TOYOTA
&USA

2005 6th place, F1 Series Racing F1 Team. DENSO supports the team by making
2006 10th place, F1 Series full use of technology that is unique to DENSO,
including spark plugs, radiators, oil coolers, and
alternators.
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TOYOTA fulfilled a dream they had held for years by


Jarno Trulli entering F1 competition in 2002. TOYOTA took the 6th
place prize in their racing debut at the Australian Grand
Born: July 13, 1974 in Italy
Prix and showed their ability to the world.
Height: 173 cm; Weight: 60 kg
Record for the last three years: In 2005, with the goal of standing on the winner’s
2004 6th place, F1 Series podium, TOYOTA achieved this goal by their second
2005 7th place, F1 Series race at the Malaysia Grand Prix. Reaping the fruits of
2006 12th place, F1 Series the prior three years, they made great strides and won
4th place in the Constructor’s composite rankings.
Despite further expected leaps for 2006, they could not
fare better than the previous year and ended up in 6th
place overall in the Constructor’s composite rankings.
In the upcoming 2007 season, with their more
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advanced TF107 specification F1 chassis, TOYOTA


aspires for another success surpassing the 2005
season and to accomplish their long-cherished desire -
winning 1st place at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji
Speedway in 2007.
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SPORTS
MOTOR
MOTORSPORTS
Supported by
DENSO

HONDA LCR & ALL ABOUT MOTOR SPORTS


SUPPORTED BY DENSO
KTM RIDERS PROFILE
WGP

CHINA INDONESIA KOREA MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SAUDIARABIA SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND JAPAN
Carlos Checa

Aiming at the pinnacle of motorcycling, Born: October 15, 1972 in Spain


Height: 174 cm; Weight: 69 kg
Record for the last three years:
DENSO is full-throttle. 2004 5th place, WGP MotoGP
class
2005 9th place, WGP MotoGP
The FIM Road Racing World Grand DENSO has entered the MotoGP class
2006 15th place, WGP MotoGP
Prix (WGP) was started by the Fédération class with HONDA’s team LCR since 2006. class
Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) in In 2007, DENSO continues to support
1949 and embodies the world’s top HONDA LCR, together with Tomohiro
motorcycle racing. Initially, this racing was Koyama who transferred to Team KTM, and Tomohiro Koyama
formerly categorized into seven classes, but Hiroshi Aoyama of Team KTM. They will
Born: March 19, 1983 in Japan
today it is classified into three. MotoGP is again be engaged in heated races for the Height: 155 cm; Weight: 48 kg
the top class, followed by GP-250cc and podium in all classes this year. Record for the last three years:
2004 2nd place, Japan
GP-125cc. Championship 250cc
MotoGP, formerly the GP-500cc class class
that was renamed in 2002, races monster 2005 8th place, WGP-125cc
class
motorcycles with the greatest features of 2006 15th place, WGP-125cc
four-cycle engines equipped with an upper class
limit of 800cc engine displacement. A
single machine can harness 200
horsepower, and maximum speeds easily
surpass 300 km/h.
DENSO has supported WGP-125cc
and WGP-250cc since 2001. Many winners
have been supported by DENSO, including
the winning debut of the Iridium Plug at the
Suzuka Grand Prix in April 2001.

●Equipped with DENSO RC212V custom racing plugs

EUROPE MOTOR SMALL CROSS


&USA CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER
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MOTORSPORTS Supported by
DENSO
SUBARU
WORLD RALLY TEAM
WRC
WRC
JAPAN THAILAND TAIWAN SINGAPORE SAUDIARABIA PHILIPPINES MALAYSIA KOREA INDONESIA CHINA

●Equipped with DENSO IRIDIUM Custom Racing Plugs


for the SUBARU Impreza WRC 2007

Aiming for WRC 2007 victory with new SUBARU Impreza


Bestowed with the title “World Championship” by the
Fédération Internationale de Automobile (FIA), the World
ALL ABOUT MOTOR SPORTS
SUPPORTED BY DENSO Rally Championship (WRC) is another premier world racing
crown, as is F1. Different from formula race cars that have
DRIVERS PROFILE each part individually designed for racing, WRC uses
commercially available stock cars. Rallies take place on
Petter Solberg local streets in a variety of places, such as snow-covered
roads in the Alps, safari trails in deserts, or mountainous
Born: November 18, 1974 in Norway
Record for the last three years: roads in Mexico, and not on a circuit course.
2004 2nd place, WRC Driver’s DENSO supports the Subaru World Rally Team,
Championship
2005 2nd place, WRC Driver’s winning the most WRC championships among Japanese
Championship manufacturers. In 2005, DENSO IRIDIUM PLUG was first
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2006 6th place, WRC Driver’s


&USA

Championship
equipped in the Subaru Impreza WRC, winning its debut
race, which was the third race of the season and held in
Mexico. With Petter Solberg as its ace driver in 2005, the
team won three races in its attempt to recapture the Driver’s
Chris Atkinson
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Championship it last held in 2003, but unfortunately ended


Born: November 18, 1979 in Australia the season in 2nd place. In the following year of 2006, the
Record for the last three years:
2004 1st place, Asia Pacific team marked “best time” no less than 38 times that season
Super 1600 Championship and demonstrated their speed, although they did not win a
2nd place, Australian Rally
Championship single race. In 2007, the team is aiming for victory together
2005 12th place, WRC Driver’s with a brilliant young driver, Chris Atkinson.
Championship
2006 10th place, WRC Driver’s
Championship
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SPORTS
MOTOR
MOTORSPORTS
Supported by
DENSO

TOYOTA ALL ABOUT MOTOR SPORTS


SUPPORTED BY DENSO

TEAM SARD DRIVERS PROFILE


SUPER GT Andre Couto

CHINA INDONESIA KOREA MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SAUDIARABIA SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND JAPAN
Born: December 14, 1976 in Portugal
Aiming at victory with DENSO SARD SC430 Height: 173 cm; Weight: 60 kg
Record for the last three years:
2004 2nd place in JGTC GT500
Super GT is one category of motor GT500 class. In 1989, TOYOTA Team
2005 16th place in Super GT,
racing, where more than 20 types of SARD was established as one of the Toyota     GT500 class 1st place,
supercars, modified commercial vehicles Works Teams, and has won four victories in     International Pokka 1,000 Km
(GT cars), participate. In 1994, the Japan the Japan GT Championship and the Super 2006 23rd place in Super GT, GT500 class
GT Championship (JGTC) was established, GT, including Rounds 1 and 4 at Fuji
but has been called the Super GT since Speedway in 1997, Round 7 at Autopolis in
Katsuyuki Hiranaka
2005, expanding beyond Japan and 2003, and Round 3 at Sepang Circuit
restarting as an international series race. (Malaysia), in 2004. In 2005, TOYOTA Team Born: October 4, 1981 in Japan
The Super GT has grown to be one of the SARD entered the TOKACHI 24 Hours race Height: 176 cm; Weight: 66 kg
Records in the last three years:
most popular motor sports in Japan, with an as LEXUS Team SARD in a hybrid vehicle,
2004 5th place in Europe F3 Championship
average attendance of 45,000 at events, the DENSO LEXUS GS450h, which was the      14th place in Japan F3 Championship
and attracts approximately 320,000 people first hybrid vehicle to be entered in such a 2005 13th place in Formula Nippon F3000
in total during the year. DENSO supports race. The team completed the race with      15th place in Super GT, GT300 class
TOYOTA Team SARD that races in the superb style. 2006 Entered Formula Nippon F3000
     23rd place in Super GT, GT500 class

●Equipped with DENSO Custom Racing Plugs

EUROPE MOTOR SMALL CROSS


&USA CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER
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SPORTS
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withME
DENSO SPARK PLUG

DENSO SPARK PLUGS take active supporting roles in all sorts of scenes.
We interviewed some major motor sports figures whom DENSO supports

F1 and asked them why they selected DENSO.

TMG Engineering Coordination, Director

Akitoshi Arai
JAPAN THAILAND TAIWAN SINGAPORE SAUDIARABIA PHILIPPINES MALAYSIA KOREA INDONESIA CHINA

Technological developments make advances every day.


This is the world of F1, aptly named
“the driving laboratory.”

With a high level of perfection, nology. Such develop-


the completion of an F1 car is ment efforts produce re-
accomplished with total reliance sults with manufacturing
upon all the people and manufacturers skills that drivers can rely
engaged in its development on and to which they en-
trust their lives, and with
F1 is called the world’s greatest automo- the reliability of the manu-
bile racing. Of course, as its technology sig- facturers and people in-
nificantly evolves, performance also is ever volved in the development.
evolving. It is no exaggeration to state that I believe this relationship
F1 cars are the crowning achievement of of trust improves the com-
leading-edge engineering and materials. pleteness of cars and
In recent F1 grand prix racing, various reg- brings good results.
ulations change every season over a broad
range of aspects including the engine, chas- Although the spark plugs are very small
Not only F1 cars, but also excellent
sis, and tires. In these circumstances of F1 parts in size, their performance and reliabili-
things are built from the
racing, first place in a race cannot be won ty are realized and based on the accumula-
accumulation of effort
only by a driver’s technique anymore, not to tion of daily efforts made by many research-
mention the F1 championship title. I think An F1 engine turns at a maximum 19,000 ers, engineers, and operators at
that first place can become a reality only rpm, which is approximately two times fast- manufacturing sites. This is exactly the
when all the various sections of teams, tech- er than passenger cars, and generates same as the development of an F1 car.
nologies, and suppliers, function in a bal- more than 700 horsepower. It is not difficult I find DENSO applying technologies culti-
anced manner. In that sense, the TOYOTA to imagine that an F1 car engine is subject vated from F1 racing to their various prod-
F1 Team has been racing in an ideal envir- to extremely tough conditions since it must ucts, and feel that both companies receive
onment because they can develop F1 cars maintain such a high rpm rate all through a benefits from our F1 Project. The DENSO
with all the technologies integrated, includ- race. In the past few years, the parts that IRIDIUM PLUG that realized ignition perfor-
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ing manufacturing all the parts of an engine electronically control functions have been mance and durability of F1 racing is repre-
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and the chassis in one location, and per- regulated and improvement of drivability is sentative of products that have been cre-
forming aerodynamic experiments. Engi- required more than ever. That means it is ated from such a philosophy. This is why F1
neers from each section meet face-to-face becoming more important to develop an en- grand prix racing is “the driving laboratory.”
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every day, and can hold discussions while gine while seeking speed, durability, and
using the actual chassis and engine. This driver-friendliness. For that reason, each
provides a big advantage for accelerating and every part of the engine is required to
development. have extreme precision and reliability. Need-
I am responsible as the director of technol- less to say, the relationship of trust with sup- Akitoshi Arai
ogy coordination of this team, and to com- pliers is very important. DENSO provides Joined Toyota as a chassis design
engineer in 1979. Transferred to
municate with TMG in Germany, the Toyota us with alternators and oil coolers, and de- Brussels in 1987 with Toyota’s
Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, and with velops radiators together with us from the expansion in the European market.
Transferred to the Motor Sports
each supplier, in order to make strides with- primary steps of development. Moreover, Division of Toyota Higashi-Fuji
Technical Center in 1990 and
in the entire F1 Project. I am very satisfied with regard to spark plugs, our team has engaged in development of the
with the development capabilities of DEN- been racing with DENSO’s F1 SPARK TS010 for racing. Participated in 24
Heures du Mans with the TS010 in
SO and other suppliers, and very much ap- PLUGS since our entry into the world of F1 1992 and 1993. Particularly, in 1993, Eddie Irvine recorded the
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preciate their cooperative structures, too. in 2002. This is because we can realize fastest lap in the TS010. Joined in development of the initial Supra
GT in 1994. Engaged in development of commercial passenger
Development of F1 cars can never really be high performance with DENSO SPARK cars. Returned to the Motor Sports Division in 2002 and joined the
said to be complete, because it is evolving PLUGS under the most severe use condi- F1 Project. Transferred to TMG as senior executive coordinator of
the Chassis Division in 2004. Assigned as director of technology
every day by injections of cutting-edge tech- tions without any trouble. coordination in 2006.
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SPORTS
MOTOR
WRC
SUBARU World Rally Team Driver

Petter Solberg

CHINA INDONESIA KOREA MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SAUDIARABIA SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND JAPAN
Racing straight towards the goal:
The most important requirement
for victory.

The rally ends the moment your technology.


machine breaks down.
If you have good acceleration
The WRC (World Rally Championship) is response, controlling the
extremely competitive compared with other machine's motion and traction
motor sports. You’re darting and jumping. becomes much easier.
You’re in both the fiercest heat, and snow
blizzards. You’re racing for hundreds of kilo- In order to win the WRC,
meters while controlling a machine under you must first build the
these kinds of the severest of conditions. ideal machine. For this reason, as a team,
You are constantly pushing yourself and we repeat countless tests day and night to
your machine to the absolute limit. So there create this superlative machine. Being a
is not just ordinary stress on your machine, good rally driver doesn’t simply mean being
to be sure. fast. It also demands the ability to develop
What does it take to become a WRC cham- a car.
pion? It requires a variety of skills. It takes The deciding factor is the movement of the
driving technique, extreme force of will, and machine. However, movement and acceler-
total concentration. It also requires a fast ation response are closely connected. For
and well-balanced machine. And, team ef- example, controlling a machine to move ex-
fort. When all three of these come together, actly as you have imagined while driving in
then you can win for the first time. However, an extreme situation requires superb accel-
you can’t win with just a fast machine. The erator work, rather than steering. You want
most important winning factor is absolute an engine that takes off from a partially
confidence that you can race on toward the open throttle, with dramatic acceleration. In
goal. You never really know what might hap- other words, if acceleration response is
pen while racing under these severest of good, then you will be able to not only go
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conditions. And, the rally ends the moment fast, but also control the complicated move- Petter Solberg
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your machine breaks down. All your efforts ments of the machine more easily. A ma- Born: November 18, 1974 in Askim, Norway.
Currently resides in Spydeberg, Norway
up to that moment amount to nothing. chine that does not have constant accelera- Interests: Cycling, squash, and films
Therefore, high reliability is demanded from tion response is like a high-strung horse. First rally: 1996
WRC debut: 1998, Sweden
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each and every part that comprises your It’s dangerous, and not for riding. Co-driver: Phil Mills
Official website: http://www.pettersolberg.com/
machine. In particular, spark plugs are said The SWRT is a prestigious team that has Striving to win the championship together with
to be the heart of every engine and are criti- been making excellent efforts in the WRC DENSO IRIDIUM RACING
(used exclusively in the Subaru Impreza WRC 2006)
cal components of the machine. DENSO IR- for the last dozen years. Their machines
IDIUM RACING are excellent parts that fully have been improving, and so the potential
meet these demands. of their machines has also been increasing.
The Subaru World Rally Team (SWRT) In particular, the standard acceleration re-
has achieved brilliant results more than a sponse that I wanted has been fully ach-
few times in the past thanks to support from ieved. In doing this, the success of the en-
the excellent reliability of their machine. I gine’s overall rpm in no small way has been
can definitely say that these excellent re- due to the DENSO IRIDIUM RACING that
sults would not have been possible without reliably fire over and over again. From now
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this reliability. Also, we provide feedback for on, I will devote all my energy to becoming
production vehicles using the top level ex- the driver’s champion along with my trusted
pertise that we have cultivated. The WRC and excellent staff, my machine, and my
is, so to speak, a laboratory for the latest suppliers.
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D1
2005 D1 Grand Prix Champion

Yasuyuki Kazama
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Changing the direction of the machine with the accelerator


work and getting the machine in line at high speed
— all depends on engine response

Acceleration response is very important chine will immediately spin out on the use DENSO IRIDIUM RACING without
for driving performance unique to course, and I will have no confidence to changing them for three days, and I have no
D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix drive it. trouble.
In recent D1 staging, it has become com- Whenever the engine condition is bad, I
I’m obsessed with wondering, “Man, just mon to start drifting the vehicle at speeds check the spark plugs. A computer controls
how crazy I can be?” in D1 where more ad- approaching 200 km/h, which is called high- fuel intake now, but we can roughly tell by
vanced techniques are required year after speed drifting. This results in not passing checking the spark plug when a piston ring
year, and the competition has become the the qualification round only by differences in is melted away. When I was using an en-
most severe. approach speeds of only 1 or 2 km/h. Ac- gine before this one and I felt the engine
Being crazy is a compliment in our world. cordingly, acceleration performance has be- power had decreased, I checked the spark
When driving at crazy approach speeds come extremely important. Now we are in plugs. As expected, the spark plug in cylin-
and crazy angles, Mr. Keiichi Tsuchiya the an age when engine power must be opti- der 3 had been burnt differently from the oth-
head judge, laughs aloud and says, “Hah! mized by generating even one or two addi- ers. When I measured each cylinder’s com-
He is really crazy!” The audience reacts to tional horsepower. pression, only cylinder 3 had weak results.
my performance with cheers and applause. In this respect, spark plugs are one of the For something that can’t be found just in
I’m glad when they clap for me and tell me fundamental parts that cannot fail us D1 numbers, you can find it by checking the
things like, “you were pretty cool that last drivers, and DENSO IRIDIUM RACING spark plugs. I think the spark plugs are the
time.” Otherwise, I’ve got to think it’s all have sufficient performance to meet our re- only place where we can visually check
over if nobody tells me stuff like that. So, I quirements. what’s going on inside the combustion
don’t forget to be crazy, as a service to the chambers.
fans. On one occasion, I stood up on top of Each and every part is required to be D1 staging is getting more severe than ever
the Aurora Vision, this huge display screen, durable for D1 staging, where before. In this situation, I really appreciate
when I was introduced to the audience. An- machines are overused. the surefire spark and high durability of
other time, I performed my rodeo driving DENSO IRIDIUM RACING. When my ma-
while I was being introduced. If I don’t give In D1 staging, engines are used heavily. chine breaks down, it’s all over for me.
such performances to the audience, it’s not Since vehicles move at an angle and do not Good quality spark ignition generates im-
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my performances to as wide an audience staging creates very severe conditions, not For the fans who support me, I refine all my
as possible. I’m also doing this because I only for the engine itself, but also everything performances including drifting, and I do
want to be an unforgettable driver and have that corresponds to it. When following driv- drive crazy, hoping to become the series
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everybody think I’m crazy. ers ahead of us, we have to drive the way champion together with my reliable team
Needless to say, I’m also ob- they do. So we cannot avoid reaching the staff, machine, and my suppliers.
sessed with competition, since I engine rpm limit. In such conditions, low-
am a professional driver and I’m performance plugs may have an electrode
required to produce results. I damaged after reaching the rpm limit sever-
search for my own unique driving al times, or may even melt due to poor dur-
style using approach speed, drift ability after being weakened by knocking.
angle, and in turns. Since a ma- This is really a problem. So, it’s nearly im-
chine used in D1 staging re- possible for us to use spark plugs that we Yasuyuki Kazama
quires relatively strong control, can’t rely on.
D1 Grand Prix 2005 Champion
not just by steering but also by If we keep winning each round up to the fi- Known as “Waku-waku-san” (or, Mr.
Excitement)
working the accelerator, engine nals, we need to run the course many times. Famous for “rodeo driving,” when he
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response is extremely critical. If Spark plugs can’t be replaced every time be- drifts the car while sticking his upper
body out from the window during the
my machine does not truly re- fore each run, so durability is extremely im- introductions of drivers. He says that
spond exactly with how I work portant. I want my plugs to last at least his special driving characteristic is
making sharp turns while maintaining
the accelerator pedal, the ma- three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I high speeds.
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ALL JAPAN ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIP


Director of YOSHIMURA SUZUKI with JOMO Team
Representative Director of YOSHIMURA JAPAN Co., Ltd. Suzuka 8hours
Fujio Yoshimura Victory in 2007

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Reliability that leads to stable, high performance.
That’s the best feature of DENSO SPARK PLUGS.

Legendary winning vehicle of the for features in a full-throttle condition, but in-
Suzuka 8 Hour World Endurance stead in conditions of partial throttle pres-
Championship Race was also sure; that is, when decelerating and then ac-
equipped with DENSO SPARK PLUGS celerating again, slowly. This depends on
the spark plug features. After all, the most
When did the relationship between YOSH- important thing in racing is reliability. And
IMURA and DENSO start? when you have even a small concern, it ap-
pears in the results of the race. Actually, we
Yoshimura: It’s been very long time, since haven’t had any trouble caused by our
the time I was in the U.S.A. I guess it was spark plugs.
around 1976. My father, (the late Pop Yoshi-
mura) had gone to the U.S. before me. The Please give general drivers some advice
partnership was already firmly established (from Director Yoshimura).
when I got there. Since then, we have main-
tained a relationship of trust. Of course, Yoshimura: The first thing you realize when
DENSO SPARK PLUGS were equipped on you change your spark plugs to DENSO IRI-
the machine that won the first Suzuka Eight- DIUM PLUGS is good start-up performance.
Hour World Endurance Championship Race If a plug gives good start-up performance, it
in 1978. also has good performance overall. An-
other key point is low fuel consumption,
You have been doing very well again this which is also important during the Suzuka
year, continuing your results of last year. Eight-Hour World Endurance Championship
Where do you find the secret of your Race. Above all, the DENSO IRIDIUM
speed? PLUG is the plug that can provide this kind
of stable performance.
Yoshimura: One of the main factors is the
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SO has made a great effort in many ways.
We feedback race data to DENSO, they
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make new proposals based on the data,


and then we use the results again in the
race. We both repeat this again and again. RIDER:渡辺 篤 RIDER:秋吉 耕佑

Clean acceleration when stepping on


the gas – what could be better?

How do you value the DENSO IRIDIUM


PLUGS that you are currently using?
Fujio Yoshimura
Director of YOSHIMURA SUZUKI with the JOMO Team. Repre-
Yoshimura: Excellent. When the throttle is sentative Director and CEO of YOSHIMURA JAPAN Co., Ltd. Vic-
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opened, the engine revs up cleanly. What tory in the 2005 Suzuka 300 km Endurance Race, followed by 1st
place in the third race of the 2006 ALL-JAPAN ROAD RACE
else do you need? The ST600 class that CHAMPIONSHIP, and 3rd place in the 2006 Suzuka 300 km Endur-
ance Race, etc. Leading the “world’s strongest private team” in or-
we have entered since 2006 requires a der to realize their deeply desired hope of winning the Suzuka
broader range of engine rpm. We don’t look Eight-Hour World Endurance Championship Race.
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Introduction of the
IRIDIUM POWER series

PR space
This site mainly provides product and
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Updated information

Basic plug information


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Appropriate information
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Movie

Master brochure data


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TOYOTA
ALLION 2000 SK20BGR11 HONDA
ALPHARD 3000 SK20R11 INTEGRA 2000 SK22PR-M11S
ALPHARD HYBRID 2400 SK20R11 LEGEND 3500 SKJ20DR-M11
ALTEZZA 2000 SK20R11 LIFE DUNK 660 SK20PR-L9
AVEVSIS 2000 SK20BGR11 MDX 3500 SKJ16DR-M11
AVENSIS 2400 SK20BR11 MOBILIO 1500 SKJ20DR-M13
BELTA 1000 SK20HR11 MOBILIO SPIKE 1500
BELTA 1300 SK16HR11 SKJ20DR-M13
BREVIS 2500,3000 SK20BR11 ODYSSEY 2400 SKJ20DR-M11
CALDINA 2000 SK20R8 STREAM 2000 SKJ20DR-M13
CALDINA 2000 SK20BGR11 THAT'S 660 SK20PR-L9
CAMI 1300 SVK20RZ8 VAMOS 660 SK20PR-L9
CELICA 1800 SK20R11 Z 660 SK20PR-L9
CELSIOR 4000 SK20R11
CELSIOR 4300 SK20R11 MAZDA
CENTURY 5000 SK16R-P11 AXELA 1500 SK16PR-E11
CENTURY 5000 SK16R8-PG AZ-OFFROAD 660 IXU22C
COASTER 4100 SK20R5-G AZ-WAGON 660 IXU22C
COROLLA RUNX,ALLEX 1800 SK20R11 CAROL 660 IXU22C
COROLLA RUNX,ALLEX 1500 FK20HR11 LAPUTA 660 IXU22C
COROLLA,COROLLA FIELDER 1800 SK20R11 ROADSTER 1800 SK16PR-F8
COROLLA,COROLLA FIELDER 1500 FK20HR11 SCRUM 660 IXU22C
CROWN MILD HYBRID 3000 SK20BR11 SPIANO 660 IXU22C
CROWN / MAJESTA 2500 SK16R-P11
CROWN / MAJESTA 2500 .SK16R-P11 MITSUBISHI
CROWN / MAJESTA 2500,3000 SK20BR11 i 660 SXU22HDR8
CROWN / MAJESTA 2500 FK20HBR11 DIAMANTE 2500 SK20PR-B8
CROWN / MAJESTA 3000,3500 FK20HBR11 eK 660 SVK20RZ8
CROWN / MAJESTA 4000,4300 SK20R11 LANCER EVOLUTION 2000 S22PR-A7
DYNA 2700 SK16R8-PG LANCER EVOLUTION 2000 VW22
DYNA 4100 SK20R5-G PAJERO 3000 SK20PR-A11
DYNA 4100 SK20R5 PAJERO MINI 660 SXU22PR-A9
DYNA,TOYOACE 2000 SK20HR11 TOWN BOX 660 SVK20RZ8
DYNA,TOYOACE 4100 SK20R5-G
ESTIMA 3000 SK20R11 NISSAN
ESTIMA 3500 FK20HR11 BLUEBIRD SYLPHY 1500,2000 FXE20HE11
ESTIMA HYBRID 2400 SK20R11 CUBE 1500 FXE20HE11
GAIA 2000 SK20BGR11 LAFESTA 2000 FXE20HE11
HARRIER 3000 SK20R11 LATIO 1500 FXE20HE11
HARRIER 3500 FK20HR11 LATIO 1800 FXE20HR11
HARRIER HV 3300 SK20R11 MARCH 1500 FXE20HE11
HIACE 2000,2700 SK20HR11 NOTE 1500 FXE20HE11
HIACE REGIUS 2700 SK16R11 OTTI 660 SVK20RZ8
HILUX / SURF 2700 SK20HR11 SERENA 2000 FXE20HR11
ISIS 2000 SK20BGR11 TIIDA 1500 FXE20HE11
IST 1300 SK16R11 TIIDA 1800 FXE20HR11
KLUGER HV 3300 SK20R11 WINGROAD 1500 FXE20HE11
KLUGER V 3000 SK20R11 WINGROAD 1800 FXE20HR11
LAND CRUISER / PRADO 2700 SK20HR11
LAND CRUISER / PRADO 4700 SK20R11 SUZUKI
.
MARK II BLIT 2500 SK16R-P11 AERIO 1500 .SK16PR-A11
MARK II BLIT 2500 SK20BR11 ALTO LAPIN 660 IXU22C
MARK II WAGON QUALIS 3000 SK20R11 ALTO / WORKS 660 IXU22C
MARK II 2500 SK20R-P11 CHEVROLET CRUZE 1300 .SK16PR-A11
MARK II 2500 SK20BR11 EVERY WAGON 660 IXU22C
MARK II 2500 .SK16R-P11 JIMNY 660 IXU22C
MARK X 2500,3000 FK20HBR11 JIMNY SIERRA / WIDE 1300 .SK16PR-A11
NADIA 2000 SK20BGR11 MR WAGON 660 IXU22C
NOAH 2000 SK20BGR11 SWIFT 1300 .SK16PR-A11
OPA 2000 SK20BGR11 TWIN 660 IXU22C
PASSO 1000 SK20HR11 WAGON R 660 IXU22C
PASSO 1300 SKV20RZ11 WAGON R SOLIO 1300 .SK16PR-A11
PREMIO 2000 SK20BGR11
PRIUS 1500 SK16R11 DAIHATSU
PROBOX 1500 SK20R8-G ATRAI WAGON 660 SVK20RZ11
PROGRES 2500,3000 SK20BR11 BeGO 1500 SXU22PR9
PRONARD 3000 SK20R11 BOON 1000 SK20HR11
RACTIS 1300 SK16HR11 BOON 1300 SVK20RZ11
RACTIS 1500 FK20HR11 COO 1300 SXU22PR9
RAV4L,RAV4J 2000 SK20BGR11 COPEN 660 SVK20RZ8
RAV4L,RAV4J 2400 SK20R11 DELTA 4100 SK20R5-G
REGIUS ACE VAN 2000,2700 SK20HR11 HIJET CARGO 660 SVK20RZ11
RUSH 1500 SXU22PR9 MAX 660 SVK20RZ11
SIENTA 1500 FK20HR11 MIRA 660 SVK20RZ11
SOARER 4300 SK20R11 MOVE LATTE 660 SK20R11
TOURING HIACE 2700 SK16R11 MOVE / CUSTOM 660 SVK20RZ11
TOYOACE 2000 SK20HR11 NAKED 660 SVK20RZ11
TOYOACE 2700 SK16R8-PG OPTI / CLASSIC 660 SVK20RZ11 MOTORCYCLES
VEROSSA 2500 SK20BR11 TERIOS 1300 SVK20RZ8
VISTA / ARDEO 2000 SK20BGR11 TERIOS 660 SVK20RZ11 HONDA
VITZ 1000 SK20HR11 YRV 1300 SVK20RZ8 CRF250X(IMPORT) VUH24D
VITZ 1300 SK16HR11 CRF250R(4ST) VUH24D
VITZ 1500 FK20HR11 Buick CRF450R(4ST) VK24PRZ11
VOLTZ 1800 SK16R11 Rainier 5300 41-985 CBR600F(Import) IUH27D
VOLTZ 1800 SK20R11 CBR600F4i IUH27D
VOXY 2000 SK20BGR11 Cadillac CBR600FS(Import) IUH27D
WiLL VS 1800 SK20R11 CTS-V 5700 41-985 CBR600RR VUH24D
WINDOM 3000 SK20R11 Escalada 6000 41-985 CBR600RR(Import) VUH27D
WISH 2000 SK20BGR11 CBR600RR(Import) VUH27ES
LEXUS Chevrolet VER VNH24Z
Avalanche 5300 41-985 VER / ABS VNH27Z
GS350 3500 FK20HBR11 Corvette 6000 41-985 CBR900RR(Import) IUH27D
GS430 4300 SK20R11 Express 4800,5000 41-985 CBR929RR(Import) IUH27D
GS450h 3500 FK20HBR11 Silverado 4800,5000 41-985 CBR954RR VUH24D
IS250 2500 FK20HBR11 SSR 6000 41-985 CBR954RR(Import) VUH27D
IS350 3500 FK20HBR11 Suburban 5300,6000 41-985 RC51(RVT1000R)(Import) IK27C11
SC430 4300 SK20R11 Tahoe 4800,5000 41-985 VTR1000SP-1(Import) IK27C11
TrailBlazer 5300 41-985 VTR1000SP-2(Import) VK27PRZ11
HONDA CBR1000RR VUH27ES
ACCORD 2400 FORD CBR1100XX VUH27D
SKJ20DR-M11 FALCON 4000 VW16R-A13 VTX VK20PRZ11
ACCORD EURO R 2000
SK22PR-M11S GMC MONDIAI
ACCORD WAGON 2400 Envoy 5300 41-985 PIEGA IK27C11
SKJ20DR-M11 Hummer H2 6000 41-985
ACTY 660 SK20PR-L9 Savana 4800,5000 41-985 YAMAHA
AIRWAVE 1500 Sierra 4800,5000 41-985 YZF-R1(Import) IU27D
SKJ20DR-M13 Yukon 4800,5000 41-985
CIVIC HYBRID 1300 SK16PR-L11
CIVIC HYBRID 1300 SK20HPR-L11 HYUNDAI KART, MARINE & BUGGY
CIVIC TYPE R 2000 SK22PR-M11S SONATA SK16PR-A11
CIVIC 1500 SKJ16CR-L11 ROTAX
CIVIC 1800 SKJ20DR-M11S Pontiac RACING KART IW27
ELEMENT 2400 SKJ20DR-M11 GTO 6000 41-985
ELYSION 2400,3000 SKJ20DR-M11 Vibe 1800 SK16R11 HONDA
FIT 1500 SKJ20DR-M13 Vibe GT 1800 SK20R11 OUTBOARD BF series VKJ20RZ-M11
FIT ARIA 1500 SKJ20DR-M13 OUTBOARD BF series SKJ20DR-M11
INSPIRE 3000 SKJ20DR-M11 Saturn TRX500(QUAD) VX22BC
VUE 3500 SKJ16DR-M11 TRX650FA VK16PRZ11
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The finer the center electrode, the higher performance it provides!

The world
finest
diameter!
0.4mm dia.
Iridium Alloy Center Electrode
(excluding embedded electrode types)
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Dramatically improves engine power, quick response,


and durability! So, just what is ?
By mounting a new iridium alloy (a precious metal with a very high melting point) on
the tip of the center electrode, we perfected an ultra-fine diameter: 0.4 mm. This
Series
ultra-fine electrode greatly reduces the necessary spark voltage and improves
ignitability, extending engine power and acceleration response at high speeds.
(Melting points: Iridium: 2,454°C; Platinum: 1,769°C)

Received the “Arch T. Colwell Merit Award” in March 2001 from the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE), the world’s authority, and
awarded the “President’s Prize” by the Japan Patent Attorneys Association in June 2001.
Document title: Development of New Iridium Alloy for Spark Plug Electrodes
Invention of an iridium spark plug with high performance and long life
Award winners: Hironori Osamura (Senior Manager of Engineering Center 1, DENSO Ceramic Engineering Department);
Nobuo Abe (Manager of Engineering Center 1, DENSO Ceramic Engineering Department); in addition to
two other members

Specifications
POINT 1 Spark POINT 2 Ignition Include Terminal
A terminal nut is attached
that fits with most of the
(Example: Platinum plug) (Example: Platinum plug) world’s spark plug cables.
Please remove the nut for
1.1 mm diameter 1.1 mm diameter installations that do not
require one.
(Excluding IWM & IK-G types)

Large quenching Built-in, Highly


(cooling) effect Reliable Resistor
All plugs
include a highly reliable, 5,000
Flame kernel Ω monolithic resistor
specification to reduce
electromagnetic noise that
may affect electronic devices.
0.4 mm diameter 0.4 mm diameter (For all plug types)

Highly Corrosion
Resistant, Burnished
Small Nickel Plating
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Highly corrosion resistant,


burnished nickel plating
The plug housing is plated
with burnished nickel, the
Flame kernel same as plugs used for
Regular racing. It is highly resistant to
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plug[*1] corrosion and rust even while


0 touring in continually rainy
The photograph weather and during
Example: 1 is a comparison of motocross events. (Excluding
low-heat range types)
Lightning is how combustion
attracted to 2 spreads with
general-use plugs
pointed and 0.4 mm Diameter Ultra-fine
objects. 3 . Iridium Center Electrode
4 Using a new iridium alloy with a
Time [*1] Comparison with 2.5 mm very high melting point, the tip
(ms) diameter electrode of the electrode can be made
very fine. This enables the
reduction of voltage necessary
to cause the spark, and greatly
A finer diameter center The finer-center electrode improves ignitability. Moreover,
electrode generates absorbs less the special iridium alloy used
was developed by DENSO with
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a more stable spark! heat energy! The process used to mount the
the following patented
processes (for all types): Japan
iridium tip is a highly reliable (2877035, 2921524, 3000955),
“360゜Laser Welding” process U.K. (2302367), U.S.A. (5977695,
Stable combustion Instantaneous combustion that is able to withstand all 6078129, 6093071, 6094000,
kinds of driving conditions. 6262522), People’s Republic of
(For all plug types) China (961022841), Republic of
Korea (0292083).
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For those desiring to move their For long distance and heavy-use drivers For highest performance
driving performance up a notch For drivers that care about mileage and racing
●Improved acceleration ●Improved power ●Improved mileage ●Improved durability ( 100,000
passenger vehicles ) ●Improved mileage
km in
●Specially tuned for racing

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acceleration!
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On the circuit is where it


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0.4mm Iridium,
only at DENSO!
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0.4mm
The world’s finest
diameter (as of May 2006)

with an iridium center electrode

A next-generation plug that draws out


engine evolution with a high-performance spark.

Improved
acceleration!
3
4

Revving up 1 2

plug performance with 0.4 mm! 5


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Specifications Include Terminal 1 Projected


A terminal nut is attached that fits with most Center Electrode
of the world’s spark plug cables. Please
In order to improve ignitability, the
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remove the nut for installations that do not 3 Taper-cut Ground Electrode
require one. (The terminal nuts on the IWM center electrode protrudes more than with
and IK-G types are solid parts and cannot conventional type plugs. This improves both The tip of the ground electrode is cut to a
be removed.) acceleration response time and performance. fine taper to reduce the adverse effects
(Only with: IU31, IUH24, IUH27, IX22, IX24,
TAPERED of quenching, which greatly improves
Built-in, Highly Reliable Resistor IX27, IUF22, IUF24, IWF22, IWF24, IWF27,
CUT fuel ignitability. Also, because of the
All plugs include a IW24, IW27, IW29, IW31, and IW34) streamlined, taper-cut shape, the fuel-air
highly reliable, 5,000 ohm monolithic mixture spreads more evenly in the gap, resulting in
5kΩ
resistor specification to reduce steady, reliable igniting of combustion.
electromagnetic noise that may affect 2 0.4 mm Diameter Ultra-fine (excluding IUF27A, IUF31A, IU24A, IU27A, IU31A, IY24, IY27 & IY31)
electronic devices. (For all plug types) Iridium Center Electrode
Highly Corrosion Resistant, 4 U-Groove Ground Electrode
0.4mm Using a new iridium alloy with a
Burnished Nickel Plating IRIDIUM very high melting point, the tip The U-shaped groove on the ground
The plug housing is plated with burnished of the electrode can be made electrode insures that the inside surface
nickel, the same as plugs used for racing. It very fine. This enables the reduction of area is large enough to generate the flame kernel.
is highly resistant to corrosion and rust voltage necessary to cause the spark, and This shape enables lower voltage needed to cause
even while touring in continually rainy greatly improves ignitability. Moreover, the the spark and results in excellent ignitability without
weather and during motocross events. (Low- special iridium alloy used was developed increasing the size of the spark gap. (excluding
heat range types excluded) by DENSO with the following patented IUF27A, IUF31A, IU24A and IU31A)
PART

360 Laser Welding processes (for all types): Japan (2877035,


2921524, 3000955), U.K. (2302367), U.S.A.
5 Insulator Projection
The process used to mount the iridium tip is
(5977695, 6078129, 6093071, 6094000, The projection of the insulator is
a highly reliable “All-around Laser Welding”
process that is able to withstand all kinds of 6262522), People's Republic of China optimally designed based on each plug's
driving conditions. (For all plug types) (961022841), Republic of Korea (0292083). thermal value. This corresponds to requirements
unique to thermal value, such as self-cleaning ability
at lower thermal values, and heat resistance at
higher thermal values. (For all plug types)
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is recommended for the following kind of user.

2
3 4 5
6
For drivers that care For drivers that care
1
0 ×1000r/min
7
8
about performance. about mileage.
I want the next level of response It’s the car that I drive every day,
and power for my baby. so I want less fuel consumption.

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By using a 0.4mm diameter iridium alloy center electrode If you use your car on a daily basis, you may be
and a special ground electrode, concerned about fuel consumption.
realizes spark performance unseen until now. It steadily is one solution.
gives a high level of response under a variety of driving
conditions. The result? Increased acceleration and torque
compared to regular plugs.

3 4 5

Ignitability That’s a Cut Above 2


1
0 ×1000r/min
6
7
8

With DENSO’s very own U-Groove ground electrode


Normal plug
for better spark performance.
To increase ignitability, the important point is to let the flame U-Groove
ground Flame kernel
kernel caused by the spark to grow to a large size. Normally, electrodes
Regular
Spark gap
this can be accomplishing by widening the spark gap, however ground Spark gap
(small)
electrodes (large)
this causes spark voltage to increase, which has the opposite
effect. uses DENSO very own U-Groove
ground electrode to realize a superb ignitability while
maintaining spark voltage at low levels.

3 4 5 3 4 5

Improved Horse Power (1) 2


1
0 ×1000r/min
6
7
8
Improved Acceleration 2
1
0 ×1000r/min
6
7
8

Get more power with an optimal fuel cycle. Increased response and acceleration performance.
has a low required voltage and a high best demonstrates its performance
ignitability, resulting in less misfiring and no spark, the outcome improvement during acceleration. has a 0.4 mm
being a dramatic improvement in combustion. Engine output is diameter iridium center electrode and a specially shaped ground
thus increased. The findings of a bench test using a motorcycle electrode. These features combine to achieve higher ignitability and
require lower spark voltage than ever before. This enables high-
engine to show the improved combustion from
response driving with fewer misfires than under higher required voltage
is shown on the below. Compared to normal spark conditions, and fewer misfires when ignitability is difficult. As a
plugs, a 0.5ps (1.4%) improvement is seen in output at 110 km/h. result, acceleration improves in comparison with normal plugs.
Vehicle: 250 cc (2-cycle, water-cooled, V2 cylinders)
Vehicle: 250 cc (2-cycle, water-cooled, V2 cylinders) Conditions: Fixed in 6th gear, full throttle acceleration
Conditions: FULL 90 to 110 km/h from 50 km/h with automatic driving device Data: In-Company Comparison
35
150 Center
110 Electrode Mileage (m) Good
Plug Horse Power (ps) (km/h) Plug
Dia.
Horse Power (ps)

31 32 Normal plug (mm) 790 800 810


Speed (km/h)

a 0.7 sec difference


30 100
31.50 0.4 dia. 805
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6m
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4%
1.1.4% longer!
0.7serc!
Normal plug
Normal uUPp! Normal
plug 31.06 50 faste plug 2.5 dia. 799
A 6 m difference
25
90 100 110 Data: In-Company Comparison Time (sec)
Speed (km/h)
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3 4 5

Improved Horse Power (2) 2


1
0 ×1000r/min
6
7
8
Improved Fuel Mileage
The 0.4mm center electrode increases output Even during idling ignition is assured,
under various driving conditions. with less fuel consumption.
The power produced by the 0.4mm dia. iridium center electrode is The good ignitability from the fine electrode (0.4 mm) of
unmatched by other plugs. The graph below draws out much more performance from the
compares the resulting power Vehicle: 250 cc (2-cycle, water-cooled, V2 cylinders)
Conditions: FULL 100 km/h
engine. Comparing a normal Mileage Comparison Test
Testing vehicle: Honda DIO (2-cycle, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 50 cc)
when is Data: In-Company Comparison
plug (W20FS-U) with an
1.4%
Testing conditions: speed, 30 km/h; F/W 120 kg; measurement time,
32.6 10 minutes; cooling breeze, 30 km/h
installed compared to other high
32.4 up! (IWF22) Fuel average Data: In-Company Comparison
5%
performance plugs. Using a on a 2-cycle 50cc engine, fuel
32.39 W20FS-U① 41.79
up!
Output (ps)

PART

32.32
0.4mm dia. fine center electrode, 32.2 consumption improved from
W20FS-U② 41.70
there is more power compared 32
41.74 km/L ➝ 43.69 km/L, an
to 0.8mm and 2.5 mm dia. plugs. 31.97 improvement of about 5%. IWF22① 43.30
31.8
This is what makes the
IWF22② 44.07
difference in acceleration and in 31.6 Note: Mileage measured using a chassis dynamo;
DENSO prototype Normal-use DENSO plug actual driving results under normal
your lap time. (0.4mm Dia.) (0.8 mm Dia.) (2.5 mm Dia.) conditions may vary.
40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5
(km/l)
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lineup

IKH series IK series IQ series IW series


IKH16. IKH20. IKH22 IK16.IK20.IK22. IK24. IK27. IK31. IK34. IQ16. IQ20. IQ22. IQ24. IW16. IW20. IW22. IW24.
IKH24. IKH27 IK16G. IK20G. IK22G. IK16L. IK20L IQ27. IQ31. IQ34 IW27. IW29. IW31. IW34
■ 14 mm dia.҂26.5 mm ■ Mainly used for cars. ■ Mainly used for cars. ■ 14 mm dia.҂L19 mm
length long reach ISO type. ■ 14 mm dia.҂L19 mm length fully threaded
type. ■ 14 mm dia.҂L19 mm length type. type.
■ For Subaru 3 Liter, length type. ■ IQ22 and above are for ■ IW16 to 22 are
Nissan, Peugeot, ■ IK22 and above are for tuned engines, with a focused on ignitability
Citroen, and Yamaha tuned engines, with a spark gap of 0.8 mm. with a 1.5 mm
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Marine. spark gap of 0.8 mm. ■ projection, whereas


■ ■ IK16G, IK20G, and VQ16, VQ20, and IW24 to 34 are
50.5 53
VKH16, VKH20, and mm IK22G have a solid, mm VQ22 are also on sale. focused on heat
VKH22 are also on stainless steel gasket resistance with a
sale. (mainly used with projection of -1.5 mm.
Honda engines). ■ The spark position of
■ IW24 to 34 is
VK16, VK20, and VK22 projected 0.5mm
are also on sale at the compared to normal
same time. (1.0 ➝ 1.5 mm).
■ IKm L is extended type ■ Equipped with 0.4 mm
(spark position 5 mm) diameter iridium
26.5 center electrode for
mm improved ignitability.
19 19
mm mm
19 ■
mm
VW16, VW20, and
VW22 are also on sale.

14 14 14
mm mm mm 14
mm

IWM series IWF series ITV series ITL series


IWM24. IWM27. IWM31 IWF16. IWF20. ITV16. ITV20. ITV22. ITV24. ITL16. ITL20
IWF22. IWF24. IWF27 ITV27
■ This type has a gasket ■ 14 mm dia ҂L12.7 mm ■ 14 mm dia.҂L25.0 mm ■ 14 mm dia.҂L25.0 mm
face height shortened length short reach length tapered seat, length tapered seat,
by approximately 10 type. long reach type. long reach type.
mm from the IW Type. ■ IWF27 utilizes the heat ■ For the Ford Focus, ■ Designed so that the
■ The resistance of the Mondeo, Escape, head of the plug is 6
version of the IWM01- iridium electrode to Chevrolet Blazer and mm higher than in the
m Iridium Racing extend the spark Mazda Tribute. ITV.
50 56
plugs. position 0.5 mm (1.0 mm mm ■ Use with Chrysler’s PT
■ Sold as street-use ➝ 1.5 mm) Cruiser, Voyager,
plugs for 2-cycle ■ Harnessing the low Dodge, Magnum for
250cc sports bikes. required voltage of the 2005 model years and
■ For Honda NSR250, 0.4mm dia. iridium, later.
Yamaha TZ250R, the gap is wider than
Suzuki RGV250Γ in standard types (0.7
(Gamma), Aprilia ➝ 0.8 mm).
RS250, KTM260, 300, Ignitability is increased
and 380 (’99 and even further.
19
mm later).
■ Can also be used for 25 25
water cooled kart 12.7 mm mm
mm
engines.

14
mm
14
mm
14 14
mm mm

IT series ITF series IXU series IX series


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IT16. IT20. IT22. IT24. IT27 ITF16. ITF20. ITF22. ITF24. IXU22. IXU24. IXU27 IX22. IX24. IX27
ITF27
■ 14 mm dia.҂L17.5 mm ■ 14 mm dia.҂L11.2 mm ■ 12 mm dia.҂L19 mm ■ 12 mm dia.҂L19 mm
length tapered seat length tapered seat length fully threaded length fully threaded
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type. type. type. type.


■ For use with GM, Ford, ■ For use with GM and ■ The insulator is fully ■ Using the high heat
Citroen, Jaguar, Ford. projected (1.5 mm), resistance of the
Peugeot, Volvo, creating a wide heat iridium electrode, the
Mercedes- Benz, range and greater spark position is
Lancia, Renault, Audi, ignitability. projected 0.4 mm
and Mazda. ■ 16 mm Hex more than in
■ ■ For use with small standard types. (1.6
VT16, VT20 are also cars and imported ➝ 2.0 mm)
on sale. motorcycles such as ■ Harnessing the low
Ducati. required voltage of
■ the 0.4mm dia.
VXU22, VXU24 are iridium the gap is
also on sale. wider than in the
standard types (0.7
➝ 0.8 mm).
19 19 A further increase in
11.2 mm mm ignitability.
17.5
PART

mm mm ■ 18 mm Hex

14 12 12
14 mm mm mm
mm 16mm 18mm
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IX-B series IXG series IU series IU-A series
IX22B. IX24B. IX27B IXG24. IXG27 IU20. IU22. IU24. IU24A. IU27A. IU31A
IU27. IU31
■ 12 mm dia.҂L19 mm ■ The Iridium Power ■ 10 mm dia.҂L19 mm ■ 10 mm dia.҂L19 mm
length fully threaded versions of the 2 mm length fully threaded length fully threaded
type. shroud type plugs type. slant ground electrode
■ Compared to the IX (X24/27GPU) used by ■ Harnessing the low type.
type, the insulator Honda. required voltage of the ■ Harnessing the low
projection is extended ■ Applicable to 0.4 mm iridium center required voltage of the

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0.9 mm (0.6 ➝ 1.5 CB400SS. electrode, the spark 0.4 mm dia. iridium,
mm), resulting in a An expansion of gap is wider than in the gap is wider than
wider heat range. applications is normal type. A further in normal type (0.7 ➝
■ The spark position is planned. increase in ignitability. 0.9 mm). Ignitability is
projected 0.8 mm ■ Applicable to Honda (0.8 ➝ 0.9mm) greatly increased.
more than the IX type. CB400SS, XR400RR, ■ For motorcycles such ■ By making this a
(2.0 ➝ 2.8 mm) CL400/RS, XLR250R, as Yamaha and single electrode, the
■ 18 mm Hex CBX250S, FTR250, Kawasaki, also for spark location is
CBX400F, XR250R. Ferarri, Maserati, and stabilized compared to
Alfa Romeo. in normal types
(double ground
electrode), securing
an ideal combustion
19 22 19 19 condition.
mm mm mm mm

Slant electrode
12 12 10mm 10mm
mm mm

IUH series IUF series IUF-A series IY series


IUH24. IUH27 IUF22. IUF24. IUF14-UB IUF27A. IUF31A IY24. IY27. IY31

■ 10 mm dia.҂L19 mm ■ 10 mm dia.҂L12.7 mm ■ 10 mm dia.҂L12.7 mm ■ 8 mm dia.҂L19 mm


length half-threaded length short reach length short type. length tapered seat,
type. type. ■ Ideal for Gorilla/ half thread type.
■ Using the high heat ■ Using the high heat Monkey Racing. ■ The world’s first 8 mm
resistance of the resistance of the ■ The ground electrode thread diameter
iridium electrode, the iridium, the spark has a slant shape, iridium plug.
spark position is position is extended reducing the thermal ■ Can be used with
extended 0.4 mm 0.4 mm compared to stress on it. Honda Smart Dio
compared to standard standard types (1.6 ➝ (’04-), VFR400,
types (1.6 ➝ 2.0 mm) 2.0 mm) RVF400, Kitaco
■ Use only with Honda ■ Harnessing the low Monkey Head, and
required voltage of the NR750.
0.4 mm dia. iridium,
the spark gap is wider
than in normal types
(0.7 ➝ 0.8 mm).
Ignitability is greatly
increased.
19
6.3 mm
mm 12.7
12.7 mm
19 mm
mm
12.7
mm
Slant Electrode 8mm
10mm 10mm

10mm

What’s
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The Secret behind DENSO’s Iridium Patent! Iridium? A Pattern from Spark to Ignition.
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Plug electrodes conventionally have used nickel and platinum. These were not pure metals, Electrodes have a quenching (cooling) affect (where the heat of the ignited
but alloys containing other metals. Depending on the composition of the alloy, the matrix flame kernel is taken away by the electrode). This cooling affect is greater
material’s properties can be maximized. Using the same approach, iridium is alloyed with with larger electrodes, sometimes causing the ignition to stop short of the
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

rhodium. The rhodium layer covers the iridium, improving the properties of the iridium. This stage in Figure 4. To improve ignitability, the contact area between the
iridium/rhodium technology was recognized by the Patent Offices of Japan and the UK, and electrode and the flame kernel must be reduced. Improved ignitability is
in January 1999, a patent was granted in each respective country. (Patent Number - Japan: why electrodes have been made fine as possible.
2877035, UK: 2302367). Because DENSO had this patented technology, DENSO was able
to make dia. of the iridium down to 0.4mm. The most important things for plug performance ① Spark ② The Flame Kernel Forms
are ignitability and spark ability. To make the electrode as fine as possible is the goal of
A spark in the A portion of the
spark plug manufacturers worldwide, and DENSO has taken the lead, succeeding the fuel-air mix is
location most
commercializing the 0.4mm dia. center electrode plug. conducive to activated from
Melting Point Required voltage sparking. the discharged
energy, and a
℃ small flame
Iridium kernel forms.
2500

2000 Platinum ③ The Flame kernel Grows ④ Ignition


The flame The flame
1500 Nickel Normal kernel grows kernel grows,
PART

despite having accelerating,


Gold Weak Strong energy sucked until it spreads
1000 away by the
The finer the electrode, the more concentrated the electrical potential explosively in
Silver and the stronger the electrical field strength becomes, leading to a lower
center and
combustion.
500 ground
required voltage. This results in a steady combustion in a variety of
driving conditions, and better starting and acceleration for the engine.
electrodes.
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Specifications

DIA.

REACH
HEX
GAP
PROJECION
POSITION
SPARK
HEIGHT
SPARK ELECTRODE
SHAPE
TERMINAL
RESISTOR
No.
ONE PC BOX 2pcs BLISTER PACK
TYPE SPEC
BARCODE DENSO P/N BARCODE DENSO P/N
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kΩ)

IQ16 JIS 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I01 0 42511 05301 4 067700-8700 0 42511 02301 7 100676-3380

IQ20 JIS 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I02 0 42511 05302 1 067700-8710 0 42511 02302 4 100676-3390

IQ22 JIS 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I13 0 42511 05313 7 067700-8480 0 42511 02313 0 100676-3480

IQ24 JIS 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I14 0 42511 05314 4 067700-8490 0 42511 02314 7 100676-3490

IQ27 JIS 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I15 0 42511 05315 1 067700-8500 0 42511 02315 4 100676-3500
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IQ31 JIS 14 19 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I23 0 42511 05323 6 067700-9230 0 42511 02323 9 100676-3520

IQ34 JIS 14 19 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I24 0 42511 05324 3 067700-9600 0 42511 02324 6 100676-3830

IK16 ISO 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I03 0 42511 05303 8 067700-8680 0 42511 02303 1 100676-3360

IK20 ISO 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I04 0 42511 05304 5 067700-8690 0 42511 02304 8 100676-3370

IK22 ISO 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I10 0 42511 05310 6 067700-8430 0 42511 02310 9 100676-3450

IK24 ISO 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I11 0 42511 05311 3 067700-8460 0 42511 02311 6 100676-3460

IK27 ISO 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I12 0 42511 05312 0 067700-8470 0 42511 02312 3 100676-3470

IK31 ISO 14 19 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I21 0 42511 05321 2 067700-9220 0 42511 02321 5 100676-3510

IK34 ISO 14 19 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I22 0 42511 05322 9 067700-9590 0 42511 02322 2 100676-3600

IK16G ISO,SUS GASKET 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 S 5 I51 0 42511 05351 9 267700-5610

IK20G ISO,SUS GASKET 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 S 5 I52 0 42511 05352 6 267700-5620

IK22G ISO,SUS GASKET 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 S 5 I48 0 42511 05348 9 267700-5660 0 42511 02348 2 100676-5350

IK16L ISO, EXTENDED 14 19 16 1.1 2.5 5.0 7.8 RC 5 I57 0 42511 05357 1 267700-5120

IK20L ISO, EXTENDED 14 19 16 1.1 2.5 5.0 7.8 RC 5 I58 0 42511 05358 8 267700-5130

IKH16 Long Reach 26.5 mm 14 26.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I43 0 42511 05343 4 267700-3660 0 42511 02343 7 100676-5160

IKH20 Long Reach 26.5 mm 14 26.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I44 0 42511 05344 1 267700-3670 0 42511 02344 4 100676-5140

IKH22 Long Reach 26.5 mm 14 26.5 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I45 0 42511 05345 8 267700-2650 0 42511 02345 1 100676-5170

IKH24 Long Reach 26.5 mm 14 26.5 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I46 0 42511 05346 5 267700-4280 0 42511 02346 8 100676-5180

IKH27 Long Reach 26.5 mm 14 26.5 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I47 0 42511 05347 2 267700 4290 0 42511 02347 5 100676-5190

IW16 14 19 20.6 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I05 0 42511 05305 2 067700-8650 0 42511 02305 5 100676-3400

IW20 14 19 20.6 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I06 0 42511 05306 9 067700-8660 0 42511 02306 2 100676-3410

IW22 14 19 20.6 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I07 0 42511 05307 6 067700-8670 0 42511 02307 9 100676-3420

IW24 14 19 20.6 0.7 -0.5 1.5 3.6 RC 5 I16 0 42511 05316 8 067700-8890

IW27 14 19 20.6 0.7 -0.5 1.5 3.6 RC 5 I17 0 42511 05317 5 067700-8900

IW29 14 19 20.6 0.7 -0.5 1.5 3.6 RC 5 I18 0 42511 05318 2 067700-8910

IW31 14 19 20.6 0.7 -0.5 1.5 3.6 RC 5 I19 0 42511 05319 9 067700-8920

IW34 14 19 20.6 0.7 -0.5 1.5 3.6 RC 5 I20 0 42511 05320 5 067700-8930

IWM24 INSULATOR COMPACT 14 19 20.6 0.8 -1.5 0.5 2.7 S 5 I91 0 42511 05391 5 267700-2890

IWM27 INSULATOR COMPACT 14 19 20.6 0.8 -1.5 0.5 2.7 S 5 I92 0 42511 05392 2 267700-2900

IWM31 INSULATOR COMPACT 14 19 20.6 0.8 -1.5 0.5 2.7 S 5 I93 0 42511 05393 9 267700-2910

IWF16 14 12.7 20.6 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 R 5 I59 0 42511 05359 5 267700-5000

IWF20 14 12.7 20.6 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 R 5 I78 0 42511 05378 6 267700-5010

IWF22 14 12.7 20.6 0.8 -0.5 1.5 3.7 R 5 I79 0 42511 05379 3 067700-9410

IWF24 14 12.7 20.6 0.8 -0.5 1.5 3.7 R 5 I80 0 42511 05380 9 067700-9420
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IWF27 14 12.7 20.6 0.8 -0.5 1.5 3.7 R 5 I81 0 42511 05381 6 067700-9430
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ITV16 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 50 mm 14 25 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I38 0 42511 05338 0 267700-3700 0 42511 02338 3 100676-5200

ITV20 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 50 mm 14 25 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I39 0 42511 05339 7 267700-3710 0 42511 02339 0 100676-5210

ITV22 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 50 mm 14 25 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I40 0 42511 05340 3 267700-2500
NUMBER REFERENCE ENGINE CYCLE

ITV24 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 50 mm 14 25 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I41 0 42511 05341 0 267700-2510

ITV27 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 50 mm 14 25 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I42 0 42511 05342 7 267700-2520

ITL16 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 56 mm 14 25 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I49 0 42511 05349 6 267700-4980

ITL20 Long-Reach (Tapered seat) insulator length: 56 mm 14 25 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I50 0 42511 05350 2 267700-4990

IT16 TAPER SEAT 14 17.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I25 0 42511 05325 0 267700-0610 0 42511 02325 3 100676-3610

IT20 TAPER SEAT 14 17.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I26 0 42511 05326 7 267700-0620 0 42511 02326 0 100676-3620

IT22 TAPER SEAT 14 17.5 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I27 0 42511 05327 4 267700-0630 0 42511 02327 7 100676-3630

IT24 TAPER SEAT 14 17.5 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I28 0 42511 05328 1 267700-0640 0 42511 02328 4 100676-3640

IT27 TAPER SEAT 14 17.5 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I29 0 42511 05329 8 267700-0650 0 42511 02329 1 100676-3650

ITF16 TAPER SEAT 14 11.2 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I30 0 42511 05330 4 267700-0660 0 42511 02330 7 100676-3660

ITF20 TAPER SEAT 14 11.2 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 I31 0 42511 05331 1 267700-0670 0 42511 02331 4 100676-3670
PART

ITF22 TAPER SEAT 14 11.2 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 I32 0 42511 05332 8 267700-0680 0 42511 02332 1 100676-3680

ITF24 TAPER SEAT 14 11.2 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I33 0 42511 05333 5 267700-0690 0 42511 02333 8 100676-3690

ITF27 TAPER SEAT 14 11.2 16 0.8 -0.5 1.0 3.2 RC 5 I34 0 42511 05334 2 267700-0700 0 42511 02334 5 100676-3700

IXU22 12 19 16 0.9 1.3 2.8 5.0 RC 5 I08 0 42511 05308 3 067700-8721 0 42511 02308 6 100676-3430

IXU24 12 19 16 0.9 1.3 2.8 5.0 RC 5 I09 0 42511 05309 0 067700-8731 0 42511 02309 3 100676-3440
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DIA.
REACH
HEX
GAP
PROJECION
POSITION
SPARK
HEIGHT
SPARK ELECTRODE
SHAPE
TERMINAL
RESISTOR
No.
ONE PC BOX 2pcs BLISTER PACK
TYPE SPEC
BARCODE DENSO P/N BARCODE DENSO P/N
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kΩ)

IXU27 12 19 16 0.9 1.3 2.8 5.0 RC 5 I37 0 42511 05337 3 067700-8601 0 42511 02337 6 100676-3820

IX22 12 19 18 0.8 0.6 2.8 4.1 R 5 I71 0 42511 05371 7 067700-9350

IX24 12 19 18 0.8 0.6 2.0 4.1 R 5 I72 0 42511 05376 4 067700-9360

IX27 12 19 18 0.8 0.6 2.8 4.1 R 5 I73 0 42511 05373 1 067700-9370

IX22B

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12 19 18 0.9 1.5 2.8 5.0 R 5 I75 0 42511 05375 5 067700-9380

IX24B 12 19 18 0.9 1.5 2.8 5.0 R 5 I76 0 42511 05376 2 067700-9390

IX27B 12 19 18 0.9 1.5 2.8 5.0 R 5 I77 0 42511 05377 9 067700-9400

IXG24 SHROUD 12 22 18 0.7 0.7 2.0 4.1 R 5 I94 0 42511 05394 6 267700-2920

IXG27 SHROUD 12 22 18 0.7 0.7 2.0 4.1 R 5 I95 0 42511 05395 3 267700-2930

IU20 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 0.7 2.6 R 5 I60 0 42511 05360 1 267700-5020

IU22 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 0.7 2.6 R 5 I61 0 42511 05361 8 067700-9260

IU24 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 0.7 2.6 R 5 I62 0 42511 05362 5 067700-9270

IU27 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 0.7 2.6 R 5 I63 0 42511 05363 2 067700-9280

IU31 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 0.7 2.6 R 5 I64 0 42511 05364 9 067700-9290

IU24A 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 1.0 2.9 R 5 I65 0 42511 05365 6 067700-9300

IU27A 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 1.0 2.9 R 5 I66 0 42511 05366 3 067700-9310

IU31A 10 19 16 0.9 -0.5 1.0 2.9 R 5 I67 0 42511 05367 0 067700-9320

IUH24 HALF THREAD 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 3.9 R 5 I68 0 42511 05368 7 067700-9330

IUH27 HALF THREAD 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 3.9 R 5 I69 0 42511 05369 4 067700-9340

IUF22 10 12.7 16 0.8 0.6 2.0 3.8 R 5 I83 0 42511 05383 0 067700-9480

IUF24 10 12.7 16 0.8 0.6 2.0 3.8 R 5 I84 0 42511 05384 7 067700-9490

IUF27A 10 12.7 16 0.9 -0.5 1.0 2.9 R 5 I85 0 42511 05385 4 067700-9700

IUF31A 10 12.7 16 0.9 -0.5 1.0 2.9 R 5 I86 0 42511 05386 1 067700-9710

IY24 HALF THREAD 8 19 13 0.7 0.6 1.4 2.9 R 5 I100 0 42511 05400 4 267700-4490

IY27 HALF THREAD 8 19 13 0.7 0.6 1.4 2.9 R 5 I101 0 42511 05401 1 267700-4500

IY31 HALF THREAD 8 19 13 0.7 -0.5 0.5 2.0 R 5 I102 0 42511 05402 8 267700-4510

0.4mm diameter IRIDIUM PLUG


DIA.
REACH
HEX
GAP
PROJECION
POSITION
SPARK
HEIGHT
SPARK ELECTRODE
SHAPE
TERMINAL
RESISTOR
No.

IRIDIUM ONE PC BOX


TYPE SPEC
BARCODE DENSO P/N
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kΩ)

IK24C11 ISO 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 I35 0 42511 05335 9 067700-9550

IK27C11 ISO 14 19 16 1.1 0.5 2.0 4.7 S 5 I36 0 42511 05336 6 067700-9520

VK16PR-Z11 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & Taper-cut 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 V28 0 42511 05628 2 267700-1840

VK20PR-Z11 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 V15 0 42511 05615 2 267700-1850

VK22PR-Z11 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 V29 0 42511 05629 9 267700-1860

VK24PR-Z11 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 V16 0 42511 05616 9 267700-1870

VK27PR-Z11
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ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 1.1 0.5 2.0 4.7 S 5 V30 0 42511 05630 5 267700-2050
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VKJ20RZ-M11 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 1.1 3.0 5.0 7.7 S 5 V33 0 42511 05633 6 267700-1970

SVK20RZ8 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.5 5.7 S 5 − 067700-9740

SVK20RZ11 ISO Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.5 6.0 S 5 − 067700-8620
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

VW16R-A13 Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 14 19 20.6 1.3 2.5 4.0 6.9 S 5 − 267700-1640

VX20BC Ground Elec. Pt. 12 19 18 0.9 1.5 2.8 5.0 T 5 V34 0 42511 05634 3 067700-9830

VX22BC Ground Elec. Pt. 12 19 18 0.9 1.5 2.8 5.0 T 5 V14 0 42511 05614 5 067700-9720

IXU22C・ No U-Groove 12 19 16 0.8 1.3 2.8 4.9 S 5 − 267700-5170

IU27D 10 19 16 0.9 0.5 1.8 3.8 T 5 I90 0 42511 05390 8 267700-0850

IUH24D HALF THREAD 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 T 5 I87 0 42511 05387 8 067700-9560

IUH27D HALF THREAD 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 T 5 I88 0 42511 05388 5 067700-9570

VUH24D・ HALF THREAD, Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 T 5 V26 0 42511 05626 8 267700-2011

VUH27D・ HALF THREAD, Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 T 5 V27 0 42511 05627 5 267700-1931

VUH27ES HALF THREAD, Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT, SUSGASKET 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 T 5

VNH24Z HALF THREAD, Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 S 5 V32 0 42511 05632 9 267700-2060
PART

VNH27Z HALF THREAD, Ground Elec. Pt. & TAPERCUT 10 19 16 0.9 0.6 2.0 4.0 S 5 V31 0 42511 05631 2 267700-2070

IUF14-UB 10 12.7 16 0.7 0.6 1.6 3.3 S 5 I89 0 42511 05389 2 267700-0540
Spark gap example ..............For a 1.1 mm gap, set from 1.0 to 1.1 mm.
Insulator projection ..............Length from edge of side housing to top of insulator. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Spark position ......................Length from edge of side housing to top of center electrode. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Ground electrode height ......Length from edge of side housing to top of ground electrode. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Terminal shapes ..................S: solid terminal, R: removable, RC: crimped nut, T: threaded
Note: Please purchase plugs equipped as original parts at stores that sell original parts.
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0.4mm Iridium,
only at DENSO!
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0.4mm
The world’s finest
diameter (as of May 2006)

with an iridium center electrode

Lasting high performance,


long life and high response

Economical
and long lasting!
0.4 mm diameter iridium alloy and
platinum-tipped ground electrode achieve high durability!
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Built-in, 2
Highly Reliable Resistor
All specification types include
5kΩ an embedded, highly reliable,
monolithic resistor to
eliminate electromagnetic
noise interference from all
kinds of electronic devices.
1 Platinum-tipped Ground Electrode

Burnished Highly Corrosion Resistant,
Nickel Burnished Nickel Plating The ground electrode has a platinum tip, from DENSO’s experience with
Plating platinum plugs. This greatly moderates electrode wear and insures high
The insulator housing is plated with durability.
burnished nickel the same as racing plugs,
resulting in high corrosion resistance.
PART

(VKA and VKB excluded) 2 0.4 mm Diameter Ultra-fine Iridium Center Electrode

Using DENSO’s exclusive iridium alloy having a very high
360 Laser Welding melting point, the tip of the center electrode can be shaped
0.4mm very thin and fine, reducing spark voltage requirements and
The iridium tip is mounted with an IRIDIUM
“All-around Laser Welding” method that greatly improving ignitability.
insures high reliability and durability even
under the most severe driving conditions.
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For long distance and For drivers that care


heavy-use drivers. about mileage.
Because of its long lifetime, As I drive every day,

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recommended to drivers so I want less fuel consumption.
for long driving.
By greatly minimizing electrode wear, DENSO improved If you use your car on a daily basis, you may be
mileage and extended the plug’s useful life. Longevity concerned about fuel consumption.
provides you with peace of mind and safety when using is one solution.
.

High Durability Improved Mileage


■Comparison of Durability ■The difference in mileage
In-Company Comparison (Data for positive and negative discharging vehicle) In-Company Comparison
3.5%
Recommended plug replacement period

10
10 10 5timers! up!
bette (0.4 mm dia.)
15.760
* From taxi monitoring test results.
(10,000 km)

Displacement is mainly 2000 cc.


5 * Depending on the driving conditions there Platinum Plug 15.646
will be differences in endurance. (1.1 mm dia.)
* The service lifetime of Iridium Tough will
depend on operating conditions and the
vehicles it is installed on. (Service lifetime Normal Plug
may become shorter depending on the 15.231
2 (2.5 mm dia.) Fuel (km/L)
0 vehicle’s ignition system.)
0 15.2 15.4 15.6 15.8
Platinum Plugs Normal Plugs
Vehicle: 2000cc, 6 cyl, 4 cycle
Driving Conditions: 60km/h on set ground

Improved Ignitability
Realizing high ignition performance with a 0.4 mm diameter electrode.
■Comparison of Flame Spread In-Company Comparison
■Promotion of Flame Kernel Growth
Flame Area (mm2)

200
Time (ms)

Small Large Cooling Effect Small Cooling Effect


0 variation
Normal Plugs
〈WORSE〉 〈BETTER〉
150
1
Large
100 variation
2 Flame
Flame
50 Kernel Kernel
3

4 0 1 2 3 4
Normal Normal Normal 1
Plugs Plugs Plugs Time (ms) mS=1000 sec Normal Plugs EUROPE MOTOR SMALL CROSS
If the electrode dia. is fine, the cooling effect
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on the flame kernel is smaller.

Improved Acceleration
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

Stable ignitability improves acceleration


■The difference in acceleration 0.6% ■Comparison of Combustion Pressure
up!
Combustion Pressure

0.4 Mpa/DIV average 1600 cc 4 cyl


0∼100 12.58
12.66 ripple mark of 256 cycles. 1200 rpm-60 KPa
0∼80 9.28
Speed (km/h)

9.30 0.4 mm dia.


0∼60 6.32
6.34
0∼40 3.32
3.34
0∼20 1.02
1.06
PART

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time (sec)
Time
Normal Plugs (2.5 mm diameter) Normal Plugs 2.5 mm dia.
* The data shown is from internal
Vehicle: 2000cc, 4 cyl, 4-cycle studies. Also, the “Normal Plug”
referred to here is a DENSO will increase combustion pressure and engine output.
Driving conditions: Creeping (2nd)➝
Full throttle (100km/h) product.
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Specifications

DIA.
REACH
HEX

GAP
PROJECION
POSITION
SPARK
HEIGHT
SPARK ELECTRODE
SHAPE
TERMINAL
RESISTOR

No.
ONE PC BOX 2pcs BLISTER PACK
TYPE SPEC
BARCODE DENSO P/N BARCODE DENSO P/N
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kΩ)

VQ16 JIS 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 RC 5 V01 0 42511 05601 5 267700-0740 0 42511 02601 8 100676-3740

VQ20 JIS 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 RC 5 V02 0 42511 05602 2 267700-0750 0 42511 02602 5 100676-3750
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VQ22 JIS 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 RC 5 V13 0 42511 05613 8 267700-0760 0 42511 02613 1 100676-3760

VK16 ISO 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 RC 5 V03 0 42511 05603 9 267700-0710 0 42511 02603 2 100676-3710

VK20 ISO 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 RC 5 V04 0 42511 05604 6 267700-0720 0 42511 02604 9 100676-3720

VK20Y ISO 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 RC 5 V20 0 42511 05620 6 267700-3720 0 42511 02620 9 100676-3950

VK22 ISO 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 RC 5 V10 0 42511 05610 7 267700-0730 0 42511 02610 0 100676-3730

VK16G ISO,SUS GASKET 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 V40 0 42511 05640 4 267700-5630

VK20G ISO,SUS GASKET 14 19 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 S 5 V41 0 42511 05641 1 267700-5640

VK22G ISO,SUS GASKET 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 S 5 V36 0 42511 05636 7 267700-5670 0 42511 02636 0 100676-5340

VKA16 NEW 3 ELECTRODE SHROUD 14 22 16 1.1 2.5 4.0 6.5 RC 5 V22 0 42511 05622 0 267700-5030 0 42511 02622 3 100676-5360

VKA20 NEW 3 ELECTRODE SHROUD 14 22 16 1.1 2.5 4.0 6.5 RC 5 V23 0 42511 05623 7 267700-5040 0 42511 02623 0 100676-5370

VKB16 NEW 3 ELECTRODE 14 19 16 1.1 2.5 4.0 6.5 RC 5 V24 0 42511 05624 4 267700-5050 0 42511 02624 7 100676-5380

VKB20 NEW 3 ELECTRODE 14 19 16 1.1 2.5 4.0 6.5 RC 5 V25 0 42511 05625 1 267700-5060 0 42511 02625 4 100676-5390

VKH16 Long Reach 14 26.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 RC 5 V17 0 42511 05617 6 267700-3680 0 42511 02617 9 100676-5250

VKH20 Long Reach 14 26.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.7 RC 5 V18 0 42511 05618 3 267700-3690 0 42511 02618 6 100676-5150

VKH20Y Long Reach 14 26.5 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 RC 5 V39 0 42511 05639 8 267700-4540 0 42511 02639 1 100676-5260

VKH22 Long Reach 14 26.5 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 RC 5 V19 0 42511 05619 0 267700-2680 0 42511 02619 3 100676-5270

VW16 14 19 20.6 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 V05 0 42511 05605 3 267700-0770 0 42511 02605 6 100676-3770

VW20 14 19 20.6 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 V06 0 42511 05606 0 267700-0780 0 42511 02606 3 100676-3780

VW22 14 19 20.6 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.2 RC 5 V07 0 42511 05607 7 267700-0790 0 42511 02607 0 100676-3790

VT16 14 17.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 V21 0 42511 05621 3 267700-2810 0 42511 02621 6 100676-5280

VT20 14 17.5 16 1.1 1.5 3.0 5.5 RC 5 V38 0 42511 05638 1 267700-4480 0 42511 02638 4 100676-5290

VXU22 12 19 16 0.9 1.3 2.8 5.0 RC 5 V08 0 42511 05608 4 267700-0800 0 42511 02608 7 100676-3800

VXU24 12 19 16 0.9 1.3 2.8 5.0 RC 5 V09 0 42511 05609 1 267700-0810 0 42511 02609 4 100676-3810

Spark gap example ..............For a 1.1 mm gap, set from 1.0 to 1.1 mm.
Insulator projection ..............Length from edge of side housing to top of insulator. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Spark position ......................Length from edge of side housing to top of center electrode. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Ground electrode height ......Length from edge of side housing to top of ground electrode. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Terminal shapes ..................S: solid terminal, R: removable, RC: crimped nut, T: threaded

A Choice of 25 Types to Realize High Performance and High Durability!!


VQ series VK series VKA series VKB series
VQ16 •VQ20 •VQ22 VK16 •VK20 •VK22 •VK20Y •VK16G •VK20G•VK22G VKA16 •VKA20 VKB16 •VKB20
■Mainly for automobiles and ■Mainly for automobiles and ■Corresponding to SK16, ■Corresponding to SK16BR11
trucks trucks 20BGR11, and PK20GR8 and SK20BR11
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■Small JIS-type plug ■ISO-compatible small plug ■Shroud-type ■Base length: 19 mm


■Mounting base: 14 mm dia. ■Mounting base: 14 mm dia. ■Base length: 22 mm ■For TOYOTA D4 engine
L19 mm
L19 mm ■For TOYOTA D4 engine ■For Mitsubishi GDI engine
■VK16G, VK20G, and VK22G
■VQ22 can be used for have stainless steel gaskets. ■For Mitsubishi GDI engine
upgrading performance if the ■VK20Y has a gap of 0.8 and is
NUMBER REFERENCE ENGINE CYCLE

gap is set to 0.8. mainly for use with turbo


engine vehicles.

VKH series VW series VT series VXU series


VKH16 •VKH20 •VKH22 •VKH20Y VW16 •VW20 •VW22 VT16 •VT20 VXU22 •VXU24
■For Subaru ■Mainly for automobiles and ■For Mercedes Benz ■Applicable for light vehicles
■For Peugeot trucks ■For MAZDA ■Mounting base: 12 mm dia.
■For Citroen ■Mounting screw: 14 mm dia. ■For Ford and other L19 mm
■For NISSAN L19 mm ■Tapered seat ■By fully projecting the
■For Renault insulator (1.5 mm), the heat
■For Mitsubishi range is widened and
ignitability is improved.
PART

■For TOYOTA
■For ISUZU
■For Mercedes Benz, and
others
■Thread length: 26.5 mm
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Next Generation High Performance
R Plugs for Taxi
0.4mm Iridium, Economical spark plug with high durability,
only at DENSO! mileage, and acceleration performance.
Excellent Durability

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Realizing astounding life and durability
with platinum ground electrodes.
By welding a platinum tip to the ground electrode, wear
has been controlled to a significant extent in the R

. In addition to acceleration
performance, the life and durability of this plug has been
increased to that of a platinum plug.
■Durability Comparison
5timeers!
In-Company Comparison (Data for positive and negative discharging vehicle)
* From taxi monitoring test results.

Recommended time before replacement


10
10 10 long Exhaust volume was for the
most part 2000cc.
* Durability will differ depending
on the driving conditions.
* The service lifetime of Iridium
Plus will depend on operating

(10,000 km)
conditions and the vehicle it is
5 installed on. (Service lifetime
may become shorter depending
on the vehicle’s ignition
system.)
* Recommended time before
replacement is not something
2
Next Generation 0
Platinum Plug Normal Plug
that must be followed to
guarantee quality.

High Performance Plugs * The data shown is from internal studies. Also, the “Normal Plug” and “Platinum Plug” referred to here are DENSO products.

for Taxi
Improved Mileage

Economical! Less fuel consumption with a 0.4mm diameter center electrode.


Even during idling, when it is easy for ignition to degrade,
reduces mis-sparking and stabilizes
R

idling speed. This results in a quieter engine and


improved fuel consumption.
■Fuel Consumption Comparison
3.5%
up!
157
. 60
1 0.4 mm Diamater Ultra-fine
Platinum Plug
Iridium Center Electrode (1.1 mm dia.)
15.646
2 0.4mm
Normal Plug
IRIDIUM
(2.5 mm dia.)
15.231
1 Vehicle: 2000 cc, 6 cyl., 4-cycel
Driving conditions: 60 km/h on flat ground
3 2 Platinum-tipped Ground Electrode
0     15.2     15.4     15.6     15.8
The ground electrode has a platinum tip, from Mileage (km/L)
DENSO’s experience with platinum plugs. This
* The data shown is from internal studies. Also, the “Regular Plug” and “Platinum Plug” referred to here are DENSO products.
greatly moderates electrode wear and insures
high durability.
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3 4 5

Improved Acceleration 2 6
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1 7
0 ×1000r/min
8

3 High Strength Insulator


Through steady ignitability,
R

(Model: VK20T) Using a high strength ceramic insulator for


LPG engines improves strength by 20% over
conventional insulators. acceleration performance is greatly improved.
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

, through its 0.4mm diameter iridium


center electrode, has realized high ignition performance
and low spark voltage at levels heretofore unseen.
Because of this, there is less non-firing under high spark
Specifications voltage conditions and fewer misfires under conditions
where ignition is difficult, permitting operation with a high
level of response under a variety of conditions. As a
DIA.
REACH
HEX
GAP
PROJECION
POSITION
SPARK
HEIGHT
SPARK ELECTRODE
SHAPE
TERMINAL
RESISTOR
No.

ONE PC BOX
result, acceleration has been improved.
TYPE
BARCODE DENSO P/N ■Acceleration comparison 0.7serc!
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kΩ) faste
150

VK20T 14 19 16 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 S 5 - 0 42511 05501 8 067700-9540


* Vehicle: 250cc
Speed (km/h)

VW20T 14 19 20 0.8 1.5 3.0 5.4 S 5 - 0 42511 05502 5 067700-9240 100 (2 cycle water cooled, V2 cylinders)
PART

0.23 sec difference Conditions: Locked in 6th gear,


starting at 50km/h on an
automatic test device and
0.70 sec difference accelerating at full throttle.
50
* The data shown is from internal
Platinum Plug studies. Also, the “Normal Plug”
Normal Plug and “Platinum Plug” referred to
0 here are DENSO products.
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0.4mm Iridium,
only at DENSO!
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0.4mm
The world’s finest
diameter (as of May 2006)

with an iridium center electrode

Unbeatable spark technology


fine-tuned for racing

Specifications Include Terminal 1 All-platinum


Included with the plug comes with a terminal nut Ground Electrode
compatible to the Nology Hot Wire and most plug Compared to the nickel alloy used in
cords around the world. Please remove for vehicle conventional spark plugs, the high melting
types that do not require terminals. point of platinum will reduce such problems as
(Some plugs have solid terminals. Please refer to the ground electrode melting and wear. Also, the 1
CROSS SMALL MOTOR EUROPE

list.) 0.8mm platinum alloy is welded on and gapped


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without any bending, reducing residual stress


Built-in, Highly Reliable Resister and increasing durability.
2 3
All IRIDIUM RACING plugs specify a resistor, and 2 Insulators for Racing
contain a highly reliable monolithic-type resistor that
By using a new, strengthened insulator which
NUMBER REFERENCE ENGINE CYCLE

blocks noise that may affect electronic devices.


(IW06 has no resistor.) was developed during numerous and repeated
5 4
testing during racing trials, strength is improved
by 20%.
Highly Corrosion Resistant, Burnished Nickel Plating
Burnished nickel plating on the housing, a high level of 3 Spark Cleaning Pocket
corrosion resistance has been realized. Also, because
Between the center electrode and
the amount on the threads is low, the damage to the
the insulator, a small pocket has
female thread in the cylinder is reduced.
been opened around the tip
clearance. When there is carbon
0.4 mm Diameter Ultra-Fine Iridium Center Electrode fouling or deposition, this part will discharge
The center electrode tip is able to be made fine and burn off the carbon, restoring electrical
using a new iridium alloy with a high melting point. resistance. This technology is patented by 5 360 Laser Welding
0.4mm The required voltage is reduced, and ignitability is DENSO (Japan Patent No. 2727558).
IRIDIUM improved greatly. This new iridium alloy’s material The process used to join the iridium tip is a
composition, manufacturing method *1, and welding 4 Silicone Oil Coating highly reliable “All-around Laser Welding *1 ”
method *2 have been patented. process that is able to withstand various
During the start of the race, non-starting
PART

*1. The addition of rhodium to improve high temperature kinds of driving conditions.
oxidation resistance: Japan Patent 2877035, UK Patent from carbon fouling and carbon deposits can
2302367, People's Republic of China Patent 961022841, be fatal. To stop this, the insulator has been *1. This “360 Laser Welding”
Republic of Korea Patent 0292083, U.S.A. Patent coated with a silicone coating. Using the method has been patented in
6094000/6262522 water repellency of silicone, the insulator the U.S.A. and Japan (Japan
*2. Using a melting method instead of the conventional sintering surface is isolated from moisture and carbon, Patent No.: 2921524, U.S.A.
method. Japan Patent 3000955, U.S.A. Patent 5977695 preventing a decrease in resistance. Patent No.: 6078129)
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3 4 5
Improve acceleration and engine power with
2 6
1 7 Reliability and durability, backed by the racing results of major drivers
0 ×1000r/min
8 such as Sorberg, Stoner & Koyama
It’s the age of iridium electrodes. Discover more acceleration with 0.4 mm DENSO Racing Plugs.
DENSO would like you to try the 0.4 mm advantage.

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Use and experience a ride like never before.

3 4 5 3 4 5

Improved Acceleration 1
2

0 ×1000r/min
6
7
8
Improved Horse Power 1
0
2

×1000r/min
6
7
8

Unbeatable acceleration performance on the circuit. More power with an ideal combustion cycle.
With an ultra-fine, 0.4 mm diameter center electrode, Through superb ignitability and reguired voltage, non-firing and
plugs are the realization of superb ignition misfires under a variety of conditions has been greatly
performance and reguired voltage at unparalleled levels. reduced. As a result, combustion conditions have improved
Misfires have been controlled and will allow you to have dramatically, increasing enginen output.
steadily high levels of response and increased acceleration.
0.3% 35 1.3%
150 Time to reach 100 km/h (s)
faster!
Output (ps) [at 120 km/h]
up!
Horsepower (PS)
Speed (km/h)

30
Plug 13.9  14.0 Plug 33        34
25
100 13.950 33.92
20
Normal race plug Normal race plug
(0.8 mm electrode) Normal race plug 15 Regular race plug
13.985 (0.8 mm electrode) (0.8 mm electrode)
33.49
50 (0.8 mm electrode)
10
0   5   10  15   20   25   30 * The data shown is from internal studies. Also, the “Regular 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 * The data shown is from internal studies. Also, the “Regular
Racing Plug” referred to here is a DENSO product. Speed (km/h) Racing Plug” referred to here is a DENSO product.
Time (s)
Vehicle: 250 cc (2-cycle water cooled, 2 cylinder) Conditions: WOT 60 to 129 km/h (locked in 6th gear) Vehicle: 250 cc (2-cycle water cooled, 2 cylinder) Conditions: WOT 60 to 120 km/h (locked in 4th gear)

How to Choose a Racing Plug


● Generally, electrodes that project into the combustion chamber have better ignitability and have better performance. However, because of more exposure to
Warning: On choosing high temperature combustion gases and because ground electrode becomes longer, heat resistance and durability decrease. The higher the level of tuning,
the right racing plug the greater the need is to use a less projecting type.
● As the level of tuning is increased, so does the need for higher heat range.

Overall Shape
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

27.6 27.6
mm mm
50 51 66 56 47.3 50.5 53 50.5 62 62
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
22 19
mm mm

19mm
19mm 19mm 19mm 26.5
19mm 17mm mm
21mm 19mm
21.5mm
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Electrode Shape
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A B C D D
Figure
DENSO TYPE Cross Reference
Electrode
IU01-□ U-E 1 A R0373A, R0379A, R016
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

RU01-□※ U-E (SURFACE) 1 C R0045J, R0045Q


IXU01-□ XU-E 2 A R216, R2525
IRE01-□ ROTARY ENGINE 3 B R6725
Identifying IRIDIUM RACING (Stamped into the Center of the Housing)
IW01-□ W-E 4 A R6385P, R7379, R6918B

- IW06-□ W-E (NON=RESISTOR) 4 A B-EGP, R4630A


IWM01-□ W-EM 5 A R5184, R6179AP
Thread Intermediate Number Intermediate Number IK01-□ ISO (SLANT ELECT) 6 A R7116, R7117
Variety Heat Range
Size (Overall Size) (Electrode Shape)
IK02-□ ISO (STRAIGHT ELECT) 6 B R7279, R7118, R7119
U:10 mm 1 : Slant ground 24
XU:12 mm IQ01-□ SLANT ELECT 7 A R7236, R7237
electrode or 27
I : Iridium A:14 mm surface gap plug. IQ02-□ STRAIGHT ELECT 7 B R7238, R7239
AE:14 mm 29
K:14 mm 2 : Flat ground electrode 31 IA01-□ FOR DETONATION COUNTER 8 A R7282A, R6120A
KH:14 mm 32 IAE01-□ FOR W/OUT DETONATION COUNTER 9 A R7282, R6120
R : Surface Q:14 mm 6 : Slant ground
electrode and 34 IKH01-□ K-LONGREACH 10 A R7438
Gap RE:14 mm
non-resistor plug 35
PART

RL:14 mm IRL01-□ ROTARY ENGINE RX8 11 A R7440A-L


RT:14 mm (Exception) IRE01 has a flat ground electrode.
W:14 mm IRT01-□ ROTARY ENGINE RX8 12 A R7440B-L
WM:14 mm RU01-□ are surface gap plugs, not ones with iridium center electrode and
all-platinum ground electrodes. □ : indicote's the heat range.
is ideal for racing and tuned-up engines; please choose one based on the heat range of the standard plug or plugs
used currently that is suited to your level of tuning.
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Specifications

DIA.

REACH

HEX

GAP

PROJECION

POSITION
SPARK

HEIGHT
SPARK ELECTRODE

SHAPE
TERMINAL

RESISTOR

No.
ONE PC BOX
TYPE SPEC
BARCODE DENSO P/N
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kΩ)

IK01-24 ISO (SLANT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R01 0 42511 05701 2 267700-1310

IK01-27 ISO (SLANT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R02 0 42511 05702 9 267700-1320

IK01-31 ISO (SLANT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R03 0 42511 05703 6 267700-1330

IK01-34 ISO (SLANT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R42 0 42511 05742 5 267700-1340

IK02-24 ISO (STRAIGHT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -2.3 -0.8 0.7 S 5 R04 0 42511 05704 3 267700-1360
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IK02-27 ISO (STRAIGHT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -2.3 -0.8 0.7 S 5 R05 0 42511 05705 0 267700-1370

IK02-31 ISO (STRAIGHT ELEC.) 14 19 16 0.7 -2.3 -0.8 0.7 S 5 R06 0 42511 05706 7 267700-1380

IKH01-24 LONG REACH 14 26.5 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R49 0 42511 05749 4 267700-4450

IKH01-27 LONG REACH 14 26.5 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R50 0 42511 05750 0 267700-4460

IKH01-31 LONG REACH 14 26.5 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R51 0 42511 05751 7 267700-4470

IQ01-24 SLANT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R07 0 42511 05707 4 267700-1410

IQ01-27 SLANT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R08 0 42511 05708 1 267700-1420

IQ01-31 SLANT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R09 0 42511 05709 8 267700-1430

IQ01-34 SLANT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -1.0 0.5 2.0 S 5 R43 0 42511 05743 2 267700-1440

IQ02-24 STRAIGHT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -2.3 -0.8 0.7 S 5 R10 0 42511 05710 4 267700-1460

IQ02-27 STRAIGHT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -2.3 -0.8 0.7 S 5 R11 0 42511 05711 1 267700-1470

IQ02-31 STRAIGHT ELEC. 14 19 16 0.7 -2.3 -0.8 0.7 S 5 R12 0 42511 05712 8 267700-1480

IW01-24 W-E 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 RC 5 R13 0 42511 05713 5 267700-1110

IW01-27 W-E 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 RC 5 R14 0 42511 05714 2 267700-1120

IW01-29 W-E 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 RC 5 R15 0 42511 05715 9 267700-1130

IW01-31 W-E 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 RC 5 R16 0 42511 05716 6 267700-1140

IW01-32 W-E 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 RC 5 R17 0 42511 05717 3 267700-1150

IW01-34 W-E 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 RC 5 R18 0 42511 05718 0 267700-1160

IW06-27 W-E NON RESISTOR 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 0 R44 0 42511 05744 9 067600-1810

IW06-31 W-E NON RESISTOR 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 0 R45 0 42511 05745 6 067600-1820

IW06-34 W-E NON RESISTOR 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 0 R46 0 42511 05746 3 067600-1830

IRE01-27 ROTARY ENGINE 14 21.5 20.6 0.7 -2.2 -0.7 0.8 RC 5 R19 0 42511 05719 7 267700-1520

IRE01-31 ROTARY ENGINE 14 21.5 20.6 0.7 -2.2 -0.7 0.8 RC 5 R20 0 42511 05720 3 267700-1530

IRE01-32 ROTARY ENGINE 14 21.5 20.6 0.7 -2.2 -0.7 0.8 RC 5 R21 0 42511 05721 0 267700-1540

IRE01-34 ROTARY ENGINE 14 21.5 20.6 0.7 -2.2 -0.7 0.8 RC 5 R22 0 42511 05722 7 267700-1550

IRE01-35 ROTARY ENGINE 14 21.5 20.6 0.7 -2.2 -0.7 0.8 RC 5 R41 0 42511 05741 8 267700-1560

IRL01-27 ROTARY RX8 (LEADING) 14 21 20.6 1.1 -2.5 -0.5 1.6 S 5 R54 0 42511 05754 8 267700-4820

IRL01-31 ROTARY RX8 (LEADING) 14 21 20.6 1.1 -2.5 -0.5 1.6 S 5 R55 0 42511 05755 5 267700-4830

IRT01-31 ROTARY RX8 (TRAILING) 14 19 20.6 1.1 -2.5 -0.5 1.6 S 5 R52 0 42511 05752 4 267700-4840

IRT01-34 ROTARY RX8 (TRAILING) 14 19 20.6 1.1 -2.5 -0.5 1.6 S 5 R53 0 42511 05753 1 267700-4850

IA01-31 WITH DETONATION COUNTER 14 22 16 0.6 -1.0 0.5 1.9 S 5 R23 0 42511 05723 4 267700-1260

IA01-32 WITH DETONATION COUNTER 14 22 16 0.6 -1.0 0.5 1.9 S 5 R24 0 42511 05724 1 267700-1270

IA01-34 WITH DETONATION COUNTER 14 22 16 0.6 -1.0 0.5 1.9 S 5 R25 0 42511 05725 8 267700-1280
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IAE01-32 W/OUT DETONATION COUNTER 14 19 16 0.6 -1.3 0.5 2.1 S 5 R47 0 42511 05747 0 267700-2940
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IAE01-34 W/OUT DETONATION COUNTER 14 19 16 0.6 -1.3 0.5 2.1 S 5 R48 0 42511 05748 7 267700-2950

IWM01-29 W-EM 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 5 R26 0 42511 05726 5 267700-1210

IWM01-31 W-EM 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 5 R27 0 42511 05727 2 267700-1220
NUMBER REFERENCE ENGINE CYCLE

IWM01-32 W-EM 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 5 R28 0 42511 05728 9 267700-1230

IWM01-34 W-EM 14 19 20.6 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.6 S 5 R29 0 42511 05729 6 267700-1240

IXU01-24 XU-E 12 19 16 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.4 R 5 R30 0 42511 05730 2 267700-1060

IXU01-27 XU-E 12 19 16 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.4 R 5 R31 0 42511 05731 9 267700-1070

IXU01-31 XU-E 12 19 16 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.4 R 5 R32 0 42511 05732 6 267700-1080

IXU01-34 XU-E 12 19 16 0.6 -1.5 0.0 1.4 R 5 R33 0 42511 05733 3 267700-1090

IU01-24 U-E 10 19 16 0.6 -1.8 -0.3 1.2 R 5 R34 0 42511 05734 0 267700-1010

IU01-27 U-E 10 19 16 0.6 -1.8 -0.3 1.2 R 5 R35 0 42511 05735 7 267700-1020

IU01-31 U-E 10 19 16 0.6 -1.8 -0.3 1.2 R 5 R36 0 42511 05736 4 267700-1030

IU01-34 U-E 10 19 16 0.6 -1.8 -0.3 1.2 R 5 R37 0 42511 05737 1 267700-1040
PART

*RU01-27 U-E (SURFACE) 10 19 16 1.1 -0.2 0.0 0.0 R 5 R38 0 42511 05738 8 267700-1570

*RU01-31 U-E (SURFACE) 10 19 16 1.1 -0.2 0.0 0.0 R 5 R39 0 42511 05739 5 267700-1580

*RU01-34 U-E (SURFACE) 10 19 16 1.1 -0.2 0.0 0.0 R 5 R40 0 42511 05740 1 267700-1590
* These plugs do not have iridium electrodes.
Spark gap example ....................For a 1.1 mm gap, set from 1.0 to 1.1 mm.
Insulator projection .....................Length from edge of side housing to top of insulator. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Spark position ............................Length from edge of side housing to top of center electrode. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Ground electrode height .............Length from edge of side housing to top of ground electrode. The plus (+) direction is the distance from the edge to the piston head.
Terminal shapes .........................S: solid terminal, R: removable, RC: crimped nut, T: threaded
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NGK Overall shape
DIA. REACH HEX RESISTOR
FIGURE FIGURE TYPE
(mm) (mm) (mm) ●
1 ●
2 ●
3
IW□ ●
4 ■
D 14 19 20.6 BP-E R4304A-□
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 B-E B□EGP
IW□ ●
4 ■
D 14 19 20.6 B-E B□EGV
IW□ ●
4 ■
D 14 19 20.6 B-E R4118S-□ 50 51 66
mm mm mm
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 B-E R4630A-□
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 R B-E R6252K-□
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 R B-E R6918B-□
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 R B-E R6918C-□

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IW□ ●
4 ■
D 14 19 20.6 R B-E R6021E-□
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 R B-E R6385-□P
IW01/IW06-□(Note 1) ●
4 ■
A 14 19 20.6 R B-E R7376-□(Ir)
14 19 20.6 B-E SEMISURFACE R5649-□
14 19 20.6 R B-E SEMISURFACE R6712-□
IWM01-□ ●
5 ■
A 14 19 20.6 B-E COMPACT R5184-□
14 19 20.6 R B-E COMPACT R5300A-□
14 19 20.6 R B-E COMPACT R5300N-□
14 19 20.6 R B-E COMPACT R5540F-□ ●
4 ●
5 ●
6
IWM01-□ ●
5 ■
A 14 19 20.6 R B-E COMPACT R6179A-□P
14 22 20.6 R B-E COMPACT R6179C-□PA
14 22 20.6 R B-E R7376B(Ir)
IA01-□ ●
8 ■
A 14 22 16 R BC-E COMPACT R6120A-□ 56 47.3 50.5
mm mm mm
IA01-□ ●
8 ■
A 14 22 16 R BC-E COMPACT R7282A-□(Ir)
IAE01-□ ●
9 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E COMPACT R6120-□
IAE01-□(Note 2) ●
9 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E COMPACT R6120C-□
IAE01-□(Note 2) ●
9 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E COMPACT R6120M-□
IAE01-□ ●
9 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E COMPACT R7282-□(Ir)
IAE01-□(Note 2) ●
9 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E COMPACT R7282C-□(Ir)
IAE01-□(Note 2) ●
9 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E COMPACT R7282M-□(Ir)
IK□ ●
6 ■
D 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R6888A-□
IK□ ●
6 ■
D 14 19 16 BK-E ISO R7112-□
IK□ ●
6 ■
D 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7113-□
IK□ ●
6 ■
D 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7433-□(ir) ●
7 ●
8 ●
9
IK□ ●
6 ■
D 14 19 16 BK-E ISO R7114-□
IK□ ●
6 ■
D 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7115-□ 27.6 27.6
IK01-□ ●
6 ■
A 14 19 16 BK-E ISO R7116-□ mm mm
IK01-□ ●
6 ■
A 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7117-□ 53
mm
IK02-□ ●
6 ■
B 14 19 16 BK-E ISO R7118-□
IK02-□ ●
6 ■
B 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7119-□ 22 19
mm mm
IK01-□ ●
6 ■
A 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7434-□(Ir)
IK02-□ ●
6 ■
B 14 19 16 R BK-E ISO R7279-□(Ir)
14 19 16 R BK-E SEMISURFACE R6601-□ For detonation
counters
14 19 16 BK-E SEMISURFACE R6711-□
IQ□ ●
7 ■
D 14 19 16 R BCP-E R7435-□(Ir)
IQ□ ●
7 ■
D 14 19 16 BCP-E R7232-□
IQ□ ●
7 ■
D 14 19 16 R BCP-E R7233-□
IQ□ ●
7 ■
D 14 19 16 BC-E R7234-□

10 ●
11 ●
12
IQ□ ●
7 ■
D 14 19 16 R BC-E R7235-□
IQ01-□ ●
7 ■
A 14 19 16 BC-E R7236-□
IQ01-□ ●
7 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E R7237-□
IQ02-□ ●
7 ■
B 14 19 16 BC-E R7238-□
IQ02-□ ●
7 ■
B 14 19 16 R BC-E R7239-□ 50.5
mm
62
mm
62
mm
IQ01-□ ●
7 ■
A 14 19 16 R BC-E R7436-□(Ir)
14 19 16 BC-E SEMISURFACE R5883-□
14 19 16 R BC-E SEMISURFACE R6690-□
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IKH□ ●
10 ■
D 14 26.5 16 R LFR R7437-□(Ir)
IKH01-□ ●
10 ■
A 14 26.5 16 R LFR R7438-□(Ir)
26.5
IWF□ ― ■D 14 12.7 20.6 B-H R5525-□ mm
21 19
14 12.7 20.6 B-H R5530-□ mm mm
IRE01-□ ●
3 ■
B 14 21.5 20.6 R ROTARY R6725-□
CYCLE ENGINE REFERENCE NUMBER

IRE01-□ ●
3 ■
B 14 21.5 20.6 R ROTARY R7420-□(Ir)
14 21.5 20.6 ROTARY, SURFACE T813J-N13
IRL01-□ ●
11 ■A 14 21 20.6 R ROTARY RX-8(L) R7440A-□L(Ir)
IRT01-□ ●
12 ■A 14 19 20.6 R ROTARY RX-8(T) R7440B-□T(Ir)
IXU01-□(Note 3) ●
2 ■ A 12 19 18 D-E R216-□
Electrode shape
IX□(Note 3) IXU01-□(Note 3) ●
2■D ,●
2■A 12 19 18 D-E R217-□
12 21 18 D-Z R2188-□

A ■
B ■
C
12 19 16 R DC-E SEMISURFACE R2349-□
IXU01-□(Note 3) ●
2 ■
A 12 19 16 R DC-E R2525-□
12 19 16 DC-E SEMISURFACE R2430-□
IU01-□ ●
1 ■
A 10 19 16 C-E R016-□
IU□A ●
1 ■
E 10 19 16 C-E R017-□ ■
D ■
E
IU01-□ ●
1 ■
A 10 19 16 C-E R0373A-□(Ir)
10 19 16 C-E SEMISURFACE R0045G-□
PART

RU01-□ ●
1 ■C 10 19 16 C-E SEMISURFACE R0045J-□
RU01-□ ●
1 ■C 10 19 16 R C-E SEMISURFACE R0045Q-□
IU01-□ ●
1 ■A 10 19 16 R C-EH HALF THREAD R0379A-10(Ir),R0409B-□
IUF□(A) ―■
D ,―■
E 10 12.7 16 C-H R0161-□
IY□ ― ■D 8 19 12.7 R E-EH SEMISURFACE R847-□
(Note 1) IW06 is a non resistor type
(Note 2) Remove the gasket with nippers before use
(Note 3) IX m B and IX m is different from IXU01- m only in the hex size (18 mm or 16 mm), and are otherwise interchangeable in terms of installation.
( m ) show the heat range.
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IGNITION TECH Q&A

Q &A about Plug Performance


Will output and torque increase Will my exhaust emissions be cleaner
Q.1 Q.4
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if I use ? if I put on ?

These are chassis dynamo test results comparing a Vitz


A 1300 using and another which uses
A Improved combustion efficiency will clean your
Normal plugs are shown below. With the normal plugs, the exhaust emission! Fuel consumption will improve too!
output is 98.2PS, while torque is 14.8 kgf; when this was changed to With the superior ignitability of ultra-thin electrodes (0.4 mm),
the , the output was 99.3PS, while torque was combustion efficiency will be improved.
15.2 kgf. (This is approximately a 1.5% improvement in output.) ◎Cleaner Exhaust Emissions
CO and CO2 levels will decrease in the “EURO III” emissions test to
(PS) In-Company Comparison
120 30 (kgf) be implemented in the feature.
◎Improved Mileage
100 25 A great bonus for long-distance drivers.
80 20 Even for those who are concerned about the
environment, we recommend Iridium Power.
60 18
■Iridium Plug Motorcycle Emissions Comparison Test
40
Horsepower (Ir)
10 Test Vehicle: CBR250
Horsepower (Normal) Test Conditions: EURO III
20 Torque (Ir) 5
Torque (Normal) Test Equipment: MEXA-7400, CVS 7100
0 0 Tested Plugs: U24FER9 (Ni Plug) Gap: 0.85
45 90 135 180 km/h IUH24 (Ir Plug) Gap: 0.85

●EURO III Test Pattern (In-Company Comparison)


140
Is there a standard for differentiating the uses
Q.2 of and ? 120

100

A uses a platinum tip for the ground


electrode and a high strength fine insulator for racing. Also, 80
Speed
there is a silicone coating on the insulator giving it an increased (km/h) 60
resistance to carbon fouling. However, because of the withdrawn 40
spark position, the has the high ignitability of
20
the two. Instead, because of the “extension” in engine revolution felt
by many at high revolutions, it is popular with customers who race. 0
Choose “ ” for response and “ Time

” for high revolutions. is particularly popular on Normal Plug


U24FER9 IUH24
the circuit scene. ●CO (g/km) (In-Company Comparison)
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24.5 24.6 24.7 24.8 24.9 25 25.1 25.2


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Test 1

25.0523

How does the engine respond 24.7491

Q.3 to changed settings?


Test 2
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25.1569
24.7826

A We sometimes hear that “ is too


sensitive to setting changes.” However, the flip side to ●CO2 (g/km) (In-Company Comparison)
sensitivity is that “the response to setting changes is fast 69.5 70 70.5 71 71.5 72 72.5 72

and easier,” and during races, we hear that it makes setting


Test 1

changes easier. If is used, it should become 72.7682


70.9184

possible to draw out more performance from your vehicle.


Test 2

72.1660

70.9778

●Fuel Consumption (km/L) (In-Company Comparison)


18.9 19 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5
Test 1
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19.0967
19.4606
Test 2

19.1110

19.4241

D-1race
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Can I replace my double, triple, or quadruple electrode What kind of vehicles are surface gap plugs
Q.5 Q.6

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plugs to or ? used for?

These are plugs developed for racing, and there are many
A This is possible. The reason: because of the 0.4mm center
electrode in Iridium Power and Iridium Tough plugs, they
A people who use these plugs in the All-Japan Road Race
have a lower spark voltage compared to double, triple, and Championship JSB1000 class and in drag racing. Because the
quadruple electrode plugs. Please refer to the Standard Resistor ground electrode is gone, there are the following advantages and
Model Quick Chart. disadvantages.
■Spark Voltage ●Advantages
The thinner the electrode is, the stronger the electrical field is. [1] When the engine is tuned so that the compression ratio is
Because the electrical field affects spark voltage, a thinner increased, these can avoid interference with the piston.
electrode lowers spark voltage. If each type of electrode shape is [2] Because there are no excess projections into the combustion
modeled as shown below, Iridium Tough has a lower voltage than chamber, the combustion efficiency at high revolutions is improved.
double electrode plugs. [3] Difficulties due to the ground electrode can be prevented.
●Disadvantages
Double electrode plug Normal Plug
[1] The ignitability becomes worse, and thus feeling and response
at low and mid-revolutions deteriorates.
[2] For peak engine characteristics demanded under the most
Plug
severe operating conditions. In the popular ST600 class, many
drivers use a plug with a ground electrode.

Ground
Electrode How is the compatibility with plug cords
model
Center
Q.7 such as Nology?
Plate and needle Needle and sphere Plate and plate

There are no particular issues with compatibility. In fact,


Reguired voltage Low High
A there are some cord manufactures who sell products
■Ignitability “especially for iridium plugs.”
The more the contact area between the flame kernel and the
electrode is minimized, the smaller the cooling action from the
When changing plugs, is there any need to
electrodes and the better ignitability is. Because of the 0.4mm Q.8 change the settings?
center electrode, the contact area between the flame kernel and the
electrode is small, resulting in excellent ignitability.
A For normal vehicles, there is no need to change the
settings. It is advisable to reset vehicles with modified
Double electrode plug
exhaust systems, though in most cases adjusting the air screw is
sufficient. (Except for racing carburetors such as FCRs)
Large cooling effect

Small cooling
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Is there a way to tell them apart when replacing


Q.9
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effect
them?

This can be done by confirming the level of wear (the gap


A
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■Service lifetime of plugs width) on the ground electrode. DENSO’s Iridium


The service lifetime of a spark plug may be shortened due to driving electrodes are different from conventional products in that their
conditions or ignition properties when used in a vehicle equipped center electrodes hardly wear, and because of this it is better to
with a simultaneous ignition system (plus-minus discharge and D- check for wear on the ground electrode.
DL methods). Please ask your dealer to check if your vehicle is
equipped with a simultaneous ignition system. The simultaneous The vehicle seems to be running worse now
ignition system fires the plug at the top dead center point not only of Q.10 that I’ve installed them?
the compression stroke, but also the exhaust stroke.
In most cases there is a problem with the vehicle. Scooters
A are often run for long periods of time without maintenance,
and it is common to see them with richer fuel-air mixtures from dirty
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air cleaners. Our investigations have found that these vehicles tend
to be susceptible to carbon fouling, and when replacing plugs also
remember to inspect and clean the air cleaner. The effectiveness of
the change should become even more apparent.
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IGNITION TECH Q&A

Q &A about Tuning Cars


I have a 4AG engine NA tuned, with a Solex 44 What is the optimum heat range for a tuned up
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Golf4 GTI 1.8L Turbo?


Q.1 dia. carburetor installed, giving a 200PS output. Q.3 (Tuning: Turbine Changed, High Volume Injector Installed,
Which plug is good for a car such as this? and ROM Adjusted to give an output of 200PS from 150PS.)

A DENSO has and to A It’s difficult to give a heat range based on going from 150PS to
200PS alone, and it’s best if you judge the condition of your
meet the needs of tuned and racing engines. For the engine
described in the question, the right plug should be around current plugs and judge for yourself, but as a general rule, for boost
IK (IQ) 22, 24, or 27. Here is an introduction to pressures between 1.0 and 1.2 kg/cm2, an IK24 should be sufficient.
using the different types of the Iridium Series on racing engines. During the winter, IK22 should improve starting and low speed feel.
■ : NA Tuned (Short distance racing), Turbo The heat range is different depending on how the engine has been
tuned where a regular turbine has been tuned to increase the boost. tuned and how it’s used; using an increase in heat range of 1 or 2
■ (01 Type): The 01 Type is usually called the as a starting point, decide on a heat range, always looking at the
slant ground electrode type. If your car is turbo tuned where the condition of your current plugs.
turbine has been replaced and the boost pressure is above 1.2 to
1.3 kg/cm2, an 01 type is needed. Also, if a NA Can an be installed on
tuned engine with comparatively high vibration (4 cylinders) is to be
Q.4 an RX-7 (SA22C Turbo Model)?
raced over long distances, switching to this type can increase the
In the rotary engines in some old Mazda’s on the T (Trailing)
reliability of the ground electrodes. A side there is a plug, the terminal nut for which must be
■ (02 Type): The 02 type (flat ground type) is
removed. In others, the removal of the T side plug terminal nut is
appropriate for higher output engines than the 01 type, but because
necessary as in the Cosmo (HB22S). DENSO has
the spark position is withdrawn compared to the 01 type, only
for rotary engines, with a variety of heat
consider this plug for racing applications.
ranges from #27 to #35. for Rotary Engines
come standard with terminal nuts.

I drive a GT-R tuned to 850HP.


The plugs of racing karts are susceptible to carbon fouling,
Q.2 Would it be okay to install 0.4 mm dia. Q.5 but how does do in this case?
Iridium Power series plugs?
We frequently hear that is resistant to
A The DENSO Iridium Series have the world’s thinnest 0.4 mm A carbon fouling compared to plugs from other companies.
iridium center electrodes, but because the durability of the However, there is no way that they are a 100% solution, and it’s
iridium alloy developed by DENSO is higher that even platinum, good to know these techniques to prevent carbon fouling.
which has in the past been said to be the most durable, it can be [1] When rolling in the race, close the carburetor’s low needle or
said that it’s the best plug for tuned engines. Specifically, it has the pinch the fuel pipe with your hand to prevent excess fuel from
following advantages: entering the engine.
[1] Iridium alloy has a melting point and hardness above that of [2] By pumping the accelerator during rolling, a rich fuel air mixture
platinum, even turbo, with its high combustion temperature, can goes into the engine, making it easier for carbon fouling to occur.
be used with confidence. Also, even when used with powerful Operate the accelerator gently.
ignition systems such as MSD and MDI, these plugs are even
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more reliable than platinum racing plugs. open, this could mean that the heat range is too low or that the
[2] The issue for high boost engines is that misfiring that occurs at fuel mix is to rich. Consult with a kart shop to find the optimum
high revolutions. The fine electrodes of the Iridium series require setting.
a lower voltage, allowing the energy generated by the coil to be
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sparked without losses. It can be said the 0.4 mm dia. DENSO Please advise us about selecting a plug
series are a strong ally of tuned high-boost Q.6 for upgraded turbo engine vehicles.
turbo systems.
The following suggestions are only guidelines. First, regarding
A thermal value, if the boost pressure is 1.4 or lower, please
choose No. 24. For thermal values of 1.5 or above, we recommend
using No. 27. Thermal value may vary depending on the engine
type and tuning, so please decide after checking the burned
condition of the plugs.
Next, regarding the type of plug, if the boost pressure is 1.7 or
lower, either or can be
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used. As a guideline, if you often drive with lower speeds or in town,


is recommended since it is resistant to carbon
fouling. If you are racing in 400-meter runs or often drive at high
speeds, we recommend . When the boost
pressure exceeds 1.7, it causes misfiring at high rpm. In such
cases, it is necessary to use .
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Q&A Motorcycles about

How is the compatibility


Q.1

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with trial Motorcycle?

A The “IW series” is well suited for most trial vehicles. Though
these vehicles frequently use a low heat range, the heat
ranges available for starts with IW16, so
choose one that matches the type of driving you do. Better
accelerator response and torque can be expected with The terminal on the end of the plug is
, which has excellent ignitability. Recently, with
downsizing of the space to install plugs in trial vehicles, demand for
Q.4 frequently unnecessary on motorcycle,
so why is this included with all types?
miniature plugs is increasing. In these cases, try the IK types.
However, the space between the plug cable and the insulator will comes standard with a plug terminal (not
require waterproofing. A including combined types). This is because some of the other
companies’ plug cords require a terminal, and at DENSO we decide
What is the difference in the life of an our product specifications keeping in mind every customer.

Q.2 used under 2-cycle


conditions and one used under 4-cycle conditions? I see that plugs, such as
VUH27D and VK24PRZ11, are available for Honda
A ●In 4-cycle engines, a spark is produced for every 2 Q.5 vehicles. Will they last 100,000 km? Also,
revolutions of the crankshaft, resulting in explosion and
can be substituted here?
combustion in the engine. ●In 2-cycle engines, a spark is produced
for each revolution of the crankshaft, resulting in explosion and Plugs for motorcycle vehicles with a “V” in the part number
engine combustion in the engine. A have a platinum tip welded to the ground electrode, the same
This simple comparison may lead you to conclude that 2-cycle as in 4-wheel vehicles. They have more durability than Iridium
engines simply have twice the wear; however wear is made up of Power, but do last 100,000 km. Thus we do not offer them as
not only wear from sparking, but also wear from high temperatures Iridium Tough products. You can choose the Iridium Power plug for
(oxidation). Thus, the amount of wear depends on the driving those vehicle types with a compatible Iridium Power plug shown in
conditions of the vehicle, how the rotations of the engine are applied the Model Chart; however, please understand that it will be not as
(that is, how the shift is used), and whether the resulting combustion durable.
temperature is high or low.
2-cycle engines have a higher level of electrode wear. This
electrode wear is estimated at approximately 1.5 to 2 times that of 4- I installed on to my motor
cycle engines, and plug life is also shorter with 2-cycle engines. cycle vehicle. Sometimes when I start it, there is
Iridium has a high melting point; however, it will undergo wear from Q.6 a loud, explosive “pop.”
sparking and wear from high temperatures (oxidation). To our With regular plugs this did not happen.
knowledge, 2-cycle engines are only found in 2-wheel vehicles, our Why is the reason for this?
recommended value in this catalog for lifetime is 3000 to 5000km.
A loud explosive “pop” pop sound can have the following two
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require even more frequent replacement.) From the above, it is causes:


recommended that plugs for 2-cycle engines be replaced about (1) An afterfiring muffler
every 3000km. However, the condition of wear depends on (2) Backfiring due to blowback from the carburetor
If it is the same vehicle and these symptoms were not there before
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operating conditions and the typical engine rpms, so it is also


possible to take out the plugs occasionally to confirm the amount of changing to the new plugs, the reason for this is (1) afterfiring. The
electrode wear and judge when the best time is to replace the plug. causes of afterfiring are:
(1) An abnormally elevated intake pressure, the combustion
becomes unsteady (during engine brake)
Is it true that installation on Ducati watercooled
Q.3 4-valve engines is not possible?
(2) A problem with an ignition device (improper ignition timing,
misfiring)
Since the 996R, the interior of the Testastretta (narrow head) (3) The fuel-air mixture is too rich (problem with the carburetor, too
A engine’s plug holes have been very narrowly machined, and much choke)
with regular plug wrenches, the socket OD hits the wall and thus the (4) The valve timing is off
plugs cannot be fully tightened. (Not possible with a 21.5mm OD) In If the problem is during starting, (2), (3), or (4) are thought to be the
this case, a thin-wall plug wrench is required. [We recommend the reason. A specific example for (2) is “ignition timing that is off” and
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“NB3-16SP (nepros)” or the “B3A-16SP” by KTC.] specific examples for (3) include “a dirty air cleaner” and “pulling the
choke too much.”
We often hear that Iridium plugs improve ignitability so much that
people “don’t have to pull the choke to start the engine.” If you are
pulling the choke to full, try pulling it to the “halfway” point and see if
this solves the problem.
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D12 × L26.5 ×  14

The plugs configuration Thread


diameter ҂ length ҂ Hex size

Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug


Super ignition, 12 mm dia., long-reach shroud iridium plug Super ignition, long-reach iridium plug Super ignition, iridium plug Long-reach iridium plug
EX. FXE20HE11 EX. FK20HR11 EX. FK16R11・FK16PR11 EX. SK16HR11・SK20HPR-L11

■ Super Ignition Plug ■ Super Ignition Plug ■ Super Ignition Plug ■ D14҂L26.5҂
■ The needle-shaped ■ By pairing an ultra-fine ■ D14҂L19҂ 16 16
ground electrode of 0.55 mm diameter ■ TOYOTA ■ Honda / Toyota
this revolutionary iridium alloy tip on the ■ MAZDA
iridium plug features center electrode with a
DENSO’s own platinum tip on the
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exclusive technology, ground electrode, this


resulting in an iridium plug will realize
unparalleled a very long lifetime.
reduction of ■ Equipped on
quenching effect. Toyota’s SIENTA
■ Equipped as original and CROWN as
0.55 mm diameter parts on Nissan’s genuine parts
Iridium TIIDA and NOTE since 2003.
0.7 mm diameter ■ D12҂L26.5҂ 14 ■ D14҂L26.5҂
Platinum ■ NISSAN 16
■ TOYOTA

Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug
New triple-electrode iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug with stainless steel gasket Extended shroud iridium plug 12 mm long-reach iridium plug
EX. SK20BR11・SK20BGR11 EX. SK20R11・SK16R-P11・ EX. SK22PR-M11S・ EX. SKJ20DR-M11S・ EX. SXU22HR9・
SK20PR-A11・SK20PR-B11・ SK20PR-L9S SKJ20DR-M11 SXU22HDR8・
■ Under normal SK16PR-E11・SK20PR-F8・
operating conditions SKJ16CR-L11・SKJ16CR-A8 ■ D14҂L19҂ 16 ■ D14҂L20.5҂ 16
SXU16HPR9
the main electrode ■ HONDA ■ HONDA
sparks, but if it ■ We developed a 0.7 ■ D12҂L26.5҂
mm diameter ultra- * SKJ20DR-M11S 16
becomes fouled, side with stainless steel
electrodes generate fine iridium alloy ■ DAIHATSU / ISUZU /
electrode, the first in gasket
the spark to burn off MITSUBISHI
any carbon - this the world. Ignitability
plug is the optimum and lifetime have
design for direct fuel- dramatically
injection engines. improved. The
Equipped as original SK16R-P11 is
parts for 3000 cc equipped as original
direct injection parts on TOYOTA’s
engines (D-4) on CENTURY.
TOYOTA’s CROWN ■ D14҂L19҂ 16
and other models. ■ TOYOTA / HONDA /
■ D14҂L19҂ 16 MAZDA / MITSUBISHI /
■ TOYOTA HYUNDAI / SUZUKI

Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug Iridium plug
0.4 mm dia. iridium plug with 0.4 mm dia. iridium plug with 0.4 mm dia. iridium plug with
12 mm long-reach iridium plug platinum tip ground electrode platinum tip ground electrode platinum tip ground electrode 0.4 mm dia. iridium plug
EX. ZXE20HR13 EX. SVK20RZ11・SVK20RZ8・ EX. VNH27Z・VNH24Z EX. VUH27D・VUH27ES・ EX. IXU22C
VK16PR-Z11・VK20PR-Z11・ VUH24D・
VK22PR-Z11・VK24PR-Z11・
■ By joining an ultra-fine VK27PR-Z11 ■ D10҂L(6.3 + ■ D10҂L(6.3 + ■ D12҂L19҂ 16
0.55 mm diameter 12.7)҂ 16 12.7)҂ 16 ■ SUZUKI
iridium alloy tip on ■ D14҂L19҂ 16
■ Honda Motorcycles ■ Honda Motorcycles
center electrode and ■ DAIHATSU /
* VUH27ES with
platinum tip on ground MITSUBISHI /
stainless steel
electrode, this iridium HONDA
gasket
plug has realized a very
long lifetime.
■ D12҂L26.5҂
14
■ NISSAN
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6.3mm 6.3mm

12.7mm 12.7mm
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Iridium plug Iridium plug Platinum plug Platinum plug Cars & trucks plugs
0.4 mm dia. iridium plug 0.4 mm dia. iridium plug Platinum plug Double-electrode platinum plug Long-reach plug
EX. IUH27D・IUH24D EX. IU27D EX. PK20R11 EX. PK20TR11・PK20PTR-S9 EX. K20HR-U11・
K16HPR-U11
■ Supplied 0.4 mm ■ D10҂L19҂ 16 ■ D14҂L26.5҂
diameter iridium ■ YAMAHA 16
plugs to Honda Motorcycles YZFR-1 ■ TOYOTA
Motorcycles for the ■ SUZUKI
first time in the GSX1300R
world. B-KING
■ D12҂L (6.3 +
12.7)҂ 14 Platinum tip
■ HONDA Motorcycles
CBR900RR ■ Platinum is used for both the center ■ Platinum tip is mounted on both the
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and ground electrodes. center and ground electrodes.


■ Mileage, drivability, and durability ■ The double-electrode structure
6.3mm
are improved by using a finer center reduces the voltage required for
electrode with a platinum tip. positive discharges.
12.7mm
■ D14҂L19҂ 16 ■ D14҂L19҂ 16
■ TOYOTA / DAIHATSU ■ TOYOTA / DAIHATSU
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ISO-compatible small hex plug Small hex plug Extended shroud plug Extended plug Extended plug
EX. K16R-U11・K16PR-U11 EX. Q16R-U11・Q16PR-U11 EX. KJ20DR-M11・ EX. KJ20CR11・KJ16CR-U11 EX. KJ20CR-L11
KJ20DR-M11S
■ Compatible ■ By reducing ■ D14L19
with ISO the hex size 16
standards (16 mm), this ■ HONDA
* SKJ20DR-M11S plug is lighter
with stainless in weight.
50.5mm steel gasket ■ D14L19

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53mm
■ φ14L19 16
16 ■ TOYOTA, and
■ TOYOTA, and others 5mm 5mm
others

■ The tip of the ground electrode has a


■ KJ20CR11: no U-Groove taper-cut, and the center electrode is
KJ20CR-U: with U-Groove
ISO ■ D14L19 16
made finer for improved ignitability.
■ D14L19 16
TYPE
■ MAZDA, MITSUBISHI ■ HONDA

Cars & trucks plugs Cars & trucks plugs Cars & trucks plugs Cars & trucks plugs Cars & trucks plugs
12 mm diameter long-reach plug
Double-electrode semi-surface plug Triple-electrode plug 12 mm long-reach plug 12 mm dia. plug with 14 mm hex size
EX. W20ETR-S11 EX. K22PB・W20EPB EX. XU22HR9 EX. XU22EPR-U EX. XE20HR-U9

■ D12L26.5 ■ By reducing the ■ D12L26.5


16 hex size (16 mm), 14
■ DAIHATSU this plug may be ■ RENAULT
used in light
vehicles. Thread
diameter is 12
mm.
■ D12L19 16
■ SUZUKI /
MITSUBISHI

■ Durability is improved with three


■ With this new supplementary gap, ground electrodes.
resistance to fouling is improved. ■ D14L19 16 (K22PB)
■ D14L19 20.6 ■ AUDI / VW / CITROEN / FIAT /
■ TOYOTA, DAIHATSU MERCEDES-BENZ / RENAULT

Cars & trucks plugs Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs
10 mm dia. plug with half-sized
Taper seat plug Compact head plug 12 mm dia. shroud plug 12 mm dia.  19 mm plug threads and stainless steel gasket
EX. T16EPR-U EX. W27EMR-C EX. X24GP-U EX. X24EPR-U EX. U24FER9S

■ This plug may be ■ Plug with compact ■ D12L19 18 ■ D10L (6.3 +


installed only in insulator head ■ HONDA / SUZUKI / 12.7) 16
non-Japanese 19mm
■ D14L19 YAMAHA ■ HONDA
cars and has no 20.6
gasket. ■ HONDA / SUZUKI
■ D14L17.5
16
■ GM, Ford 3mm

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12.7mm

■ D12L (19 + 3) 18


■ HONDA
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Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs Motorcycle plugs
10 mm dia. plug with half-sized threads 10 mm dia. double-electrode plug 10 mm dia.  19 mm plug 10 mm dia.  12.7 mm plug 8 mm dia. plug
EX. U27FER9 EX. U31ETR EX. U27ESR-N EX. U20FSR-U EX. Y27FER-C
■ With its wider
spark gap of 0.9 ■ Increasing the ■ D10L12.7 ■ D8L (6.3 +
mm compared to projection length 16 12.7) 13
conventional plugs by 0.5 mm ■ HONDA / YAMAHA ■ HONDA
(0.6 to 0.7 mm), improves / SUZUKI
this plug has resistance to
improved fouling.
ignitability.
■ D10L19 16
■ D10L (6.3 +
■ YAMAHA /
12.7 16
KAWASAKI /
■ HONDA SUZUKI
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6.3mm

■ With two ground electrodes, heat


12.7mm resistance is improved.
■ D10L19 16
■ KAWASAKI / SUZUKI
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IDENTIFYING DENSO PLUGS


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Iridium Plugs / Platinum Plugs / Normal Plugs

W 16 E XR -U 11
S K 20 PR -A 11

Type of precious metal ThreadHex Diameter and


Size Heat Range Reach Shape (Type) Shape (Type) Gap
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F ......Center: 0.55 mm C .....................1214.0 D N C B


A .....................19.0 mm A......Double ground -A ....Special 05 ........0.5 mm (.020 )
diameter iridium L .....................1822.2 E G H O (Electrode position: 7.0 mm) electrodes specification 08 ........0.8 mm (.032 )
Ground electrode: (Reach: 12 mm) N K A S A .....................21.5 mm A......Slant ground -B ....Special 09 ........0.9 mm (.035 )
0.7 mm diameter M ....................1825.4 S

M C B .....................19.0 mm electrode specification 10 ........1.0 mm (.040 )
platinum P H
(Reach: 12 mm) I (Electrode position: 9.5 mm) (For racing) -C ....Cut-back ground 11 ........1.1 mm (.044 )
P ......Platinum plug MA .................1820.6 O C .....................19.0 mm AY ...Double ground electrode
S ......0.7 mm diameter 13 ........1.3 mm (.050 )
(Taper seat, Reach: 12 mm) N (Electrode position: 5.0 mm) electrodes with -E ....Special 14 ........1.4 mm (.055 )
iridium MW ................1820.6 4 D .....................19.0 mm bent shape specification
SV ...0.4 mm diameter 15 ........1.5 mm (.060 )
(Reach: 12 mm) (Shroud 1.5) (special) -F ....Special
iridium J ......................1420.6 9 2 18 10 E (With gasket) B .....Triple ground specification 20 ........2.0 mm (.080 )
Z ......0.55 mm diameter (Projected plug) E ....................19.0 mm electrodes -G ....Grease applied on <None> Cars: 0.8 mm
14 4 16,14 9
BG ..Triple ground electrodes
iridium K .....................1426.0 E ....................20.0 mm to threads, for CNG M.C: 0.7 mm
(ISO Small Hex plug) 16 5 12,11 8 E (Taper seat) (shrouded) applications <Exceptions> P16R,
KJ ...................1416.0 E ....................19.0 mm C .....Shroud 1.5 -GL .Platinum center PQ16R, PQ20R
20 6 10,9 7,6 D .....Quadruple ground
(ISO Projected Small Hex F .....................12.7 mm electrode are 1.1 mm
plug) 22 7 8,7 5 FE ...................19.0 mm electrodes -L ....Heat resistant
LP ...................1420.6 (Half thread) D .....Projected ground electrode
(Plug for LPG applications) 24 8 6,63,61 4
G .....................19.0 mm (2.0 mm projection) -L ....Thin center
N .....................1016.0 27 9 4,59 3 (Shroud 2.8) D .....Projected electrode
Q .....................1416.0 G .....................19.0 mm (1.5 mm projection, -L ....3.5 mm projected
(Small Hex plug) 29 9.5 57 (Shroud 3) spark position 3.5 mm) insulator for
QJ...................1416.0 H .....................19.0 mm E ......Shroud: 25 motorcycles
31 10 55 2 ..... ....
(Projected Small Hex (Electrode position: 8.5 mm) K Projected -L Retracted insulator
plug) 32 10.5 53 H .....................26.5 mm (1 mm projection) for motorcycles
QL ..................1420.6 L .....................11.2 mm LM ..Compact type -M ...Larger ground
(Small Hex long housing 34 11 (Hex size: 20.6 mm) electrode
M ......................8.6 mm
plug) 35 11.5 N (Taper seat, Half thread) M .....Shortened insulator -N ....For Yamaha and
S .....................1420.6 N ....................17.5 mm head length Kawasaki
(Surface gap or
V (Taper seat) M .....Compact type -P ....A double layer of
Rotary) (Hex size: 19.0 mm) platinum Ground
V .....................25.0 mm
T .....................1416.0 None................9.5 mm P ......Projected electrode
(Taper seat)
11.2 mm
(1.5 mm projection) -P ....Single platinum
TR...................1420.6 19.0 mm Q .....Projected 2mm, ....
-R 10K ohm resistor
(For marine applications) 21.5 mm Spark position 3.5mm plug
W ....................1420.6 None (Taper seat) R .....5Kohm resistor plug -S ....Semi-surface gap
W ....................1419.0 .......................8.3 mm S ......Non-projected discharge type
(Compact type) 11.2 mm (0 mm Projection) -S ....Stainless gasket
X .....................1218.0 S ......Single Iridium -TP..Taper-cut, single
XE ...................1214.0 T ......Double ground platinum plug
XU ..................1216.0 electrodes -U ....U-Groove ground
U .....................1016.0 TM ..Double ground electrode
Y .......................813.0 electrodes -US .Star-shaped center
Z ................1/2PF23.8 TN ...Double ground electrode
electrodes -V ....1.3 mm diameter,
V ......Slant ground nickel center
electrodes electrode
X ......Full projected -Z ....Taper cut
(2.5 mm Projection) -ZU .ZU Plug

Series (Power, Tough, Plus)

I U 27 A
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High Performance Plug Thread Diameter, Reach, and Hex Size Heat Range Type
I .......0.4 mm diameter iridium <Thread Diameter  Reach  Hex Size> (mm) A......Slant electrode, No U-Groove,
V ......0.4 mm diameter iridium with platinum tip K ......1419.016.0 DENSO NGK CHAMPION BOSCH No taper cut
KA ....1419.0 (Shrouded, New Triple B .....Projected insulator (1.5 mm)
Electrodes)16.0 16 5 12,11 8
KB ....1419.0 (New Triple Electrodes)16.0 C .....No U-Groove
KD ....1419.0 (Shrouded)16.0 20 6 10,9 7,6
D .....No U-Groove, lnconel ground
KH ....1426.516.0 22 7 8,7 5 electrode
NH....1019.0 (Half Thread)16.0
T ......1417.5 (Taper Seat)16.0 ES ...Stainless steel gasket
24 8 6,63,61 4
TF ....1411.2 (Taper Seat)16.0 F ......Special
TL ....1425.0 (Taper Seat, Long Insulator)16.0 27
TV ....1425.0 (Taper Seat)16.0
9 4,59 3 G .....Stainless steel gasket
Q ......1419.016.0 29 9.5 57 J ......Spark position: 5 mm
U ......1019.016.0 K .....Spark position: 4 mm
UF ....1012.716.0 31 10 55 2
UH....1019.0 (Half Thread)16.0 L ......Spark position: 5 mm
W .....1419.020.6 32 10.5 53 T ......For LPG applications
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WF ...1412.720.6
WM ..1419.020.6 (Compact Insulator)
34 11 Y ......0.8 mm gap
X ......1219.018.0 35 11.5 Z ......Taper cut
XG ....1219.0 (Shrouded)18.0
XU ....1219.016.0
Y ......819.0 (Half Thread)13.0
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The role of spark plugs
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DENSO spark plugs ignite your engine.
Gasoline engines generate power from the precision-timing
Spark plugs are
combustion of a fuel-air mixture of gasoline and oxygen.
However, gasoline itself is relatively difficult to ignite with
the heart of
the precision timing required for combustion of the fuel-air
mixture, even at high temperatures. The role of the spark
your engine!
plug is to create a spark which ignites the fuel. Since the
spark plug ignites combustion, the performance of the plug
determines the performance of the entire engine. The
engine is often likened to the “heart of a vehicle,” and spark
plugs have the significant role as the “heart of the engine.”

Spark / Ignition

Spark and Ignition


02
Generate a strong spark from an electrical The spark plug generates a flame kernel
discharge between electrodes from a spark which then ignites the fuel
When high voltage produced by the ignition system is Igniting the fuel with an electrical spark occurs because fuel particles
discharged between the center electrode and ground situated between the electrodes are activated by the discharge spark to
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electrode of the spark plug, the natural insulation between trigger a chemical reaction (oxidation), the reaction generates heat, and a
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the two electrodes breaks down, current flows as a result of flame kernel is formed. This heat ignites the surrounding air-fuel mixture until
the discharge phenomenon, and an electrical spark is a flame core is formed that spreads combustion throughout the chamber.
generated. However, the electrodes themselves absorb heat which can extinguish the
The energy from this spark triggers the igniting and flame kernel, called the “quenching effect.” If the quenching effect between
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combustion of the compressed air-fuel mixture. The the electrodes is greater than the heat generated by the flame kernel, the
duration of this discharge is extremely brief (about 1/1,000 flame is extinguished and combustion stops.
of a second) and is extraordinarily complex. If the plug gap is wide, the flame kernel will be larger and the quenching
The role of the spark effect is reduced, so reliable ignition can be expected. But if the gap is too
plug is to reliably wide, a large discharge voltage becomes necessary, the limits of coil
Center generate a strong spark performance are exceeded, and discharge becomes impossible.
Electrode between electrodes
precisely at each Generating a flame kernel Quenching effect
specific moment to
Spark 1 4
create the trigger for
combustion of the
Ground gaseous mixture. 5
Electrode 3
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2 4

1 Center Electrode 2 Ground Electrode 3 Flame kernel


4 Heat absorption 5 Flame propagation
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How to Choose a Plug


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Various circumstances such as engine conditions and driving ■ The heat range will change
conditions are rough measures for choosing a plug. For example, if with the seasons.
strenuous driving is continued for a long time using normal plugs, the When the air temperature is high, as in the summer,
plug will overheat. This is why the idea of a regular plug for a regular the inlet air temperature becomes higher, increasing
car doesn’t work. What’s important is to inspect the condition of your the load on the engine. In times like this, it's better to
current plugs, and then choose a plug accordingly. choose a plug with a higher heat range.

Heat ■ The more horsepower is increased,


Range Application
the higher the required heat range.
31 To prevent plug overheat If the horsepower has been increased through tuning,
the increase in explosive power leads to an increase
27
in combustion chamber temperature, making pre-
24 Standard Plugs ignition more likely; in such cases it is necessary to
choose a plug with a higher heat range and a higher
22 level of heat resistance.
20 To prevent carbon fouling/ oil fouling

Low High
Level of Tuning

Glossary of spark plug terms


What is a spark plug’s heat range ?

Spark plug heat dispersal The relationship between the spark plug
The degree to which a spark plug disperses the heat it temperature and vehicle speed and heat range
receives is called its "heat range". Spark plugs with a There are restrictions on the temperatures at which spark plugs
high degree of heat dispersal are called high heat range can be used: the lower limit is the self-cleaning temperature and

04
(cold type) and those with a low degree of heat dispersal
are called low heat range (hot type).
This is largely
the upper limit is the pre-ignition temperature.A spark plug only
functions completely when its center electrode temperature is
between these temperatures of about 500°C and 950°C.
(℃)
2% determined by the
1000 2
temperature of the
gas inside the 4 5

10% combustion 800


3
chamber and the T
spark plug design.
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10% 600
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1
80%
400

1 S
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38%
20% 1 Self-cleaning temperature 2 Pre-ignition temperature
1 Water
2 20% 3 Low heat range (hot type) spark plugs 4 Standard spark plugs
100% 2 Cooled by intake
air-tuel mixture 5 High heat range (cold type) spark plugs
S: Vehicle speed T: Spark plug temperature (°C)

Low heat range and high heat range


Low heat range plugs have long insulator leg sections and the surface
area affected by the flame and the gas pocket capacity are large.
Also, since the heat release path from the insulator leg section to the
housing is long, heat dispersal is low and the temperature of the
center electrode rises easily.
On the other hand, high heat range plugs have short insulator legs
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and the surface area affected by the flame and the gas pocket Gas pocket
capacity are small. Low heatrange High heatrange
Also since the heat release path from the insulator leg section to the (hot type) 14 16 20 22 24 27 (cold type)
housing is short, heat dispersal is high and the temperature of the spark plugs spark plugs
center electrode does not rise easily.
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Failure Modes of Spark Plugs
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Condition Normal Carbon fouling Oil fouling

Appearance

When using unleaded gasoline, the base Dried carbon is deposited, covering the The base of the insulator and electrode
of the insulator often becomes white or insulation base and electrode area. become shiny black, covered with oil or
gray. The electrode may become gasoline.
slightly burned. When using leaded
gasoline, the base of the insulator
becomes light brown.

The engine runs in excellent condition Engine startability worsens and “misses” Engine startability worsens and “misses”
when starting or driving, both at high or at low speeds. If not corrected, the at low speeds. If not corrected, the
low speeds. engine may die often and have poor engine may die often and have poor
Engine acceleration. acceleration.
(Nearly 90% of engine trouble from spark plugs (Nearly 90% of engine trouble from spark plugs
is caused by carbon fouling or oil fouling.) is caused by carbon fouling or oil fouling.)

1. Inappropriate thermal value 1. Oil leakage into the combustion


2. Engine idling for a long time, or driving chamber due to frictional wear of the
in low temperatures piston rings, valve guides, or cylinder
Causes 3. Rich air-fuel mixture wall.
4. Clogged air filter 2. Rich air-fuel mixture
5. Delay in ignition timing

1 or 2: Use a spark plug with a thermal 1. Spark plugs may become wet until the oil flow control
value that is one level lower, or becomes normal during pre-conditioning runs with a new
Solve the adjust engine idling engine or an engine immediately after an overhaul. In such
3 to 5: Perform complete readjustment cases, simply clean the plug and reinstall it. In other cases,
problem and tune-up the engine basically requires a complete overhaul.
2. Adjust the carburetor.

Condition Overheating Pre-ignition Insulator breakage

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Appearance
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The base of the insulator will be burned The electrode will be melted. In extreme The base of the insulator has a vertical
and become bleach white from the heat. cases, the base of the insulator is also crack. The appearance of the spark
The electrode will also be burned and melted. plug is similar to problems with
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become white or dark purple. overheating or lead fouling.


Electrodes will wear out soon.

Engine horsepower decreases and This is caused by overheating. Engine horsepower decreases and
speed falls when running continuously at Temperatures in the combustion speed falls when running continuously at
high speeds, driving for a long time chamber increase rapidly, destroying not high speeds, driving for a long time
Engine uphill, or pulling too great a load. only the spark plug, but the piston head uphill, or pulling too great a load.
also.

1. Inappropriate thermal value of plug 1. Inappropriate thermal value of plug 1. Inappropriate thermal value of plug
2. Use of low octane gasoline 2. Use of low octane gasoline 2. Ignition timing set too early
3. Ignition timing set too early 3. Ignition timing set too early 3. Inappropriate cooling
Causes 4. Inappropriate cooling 4. Inappropriate cooling 4. Poor air-fuel mixture
5. Poor air-fuel mixture 5. Poor air-fuel mixture

1. Use a spark plug with a higher 1. Use a spark plug with a higher 1. Use a spark plug with a higher
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thermal value thermal value thermal value


Solve the 2. Use higher octane gasoline 2. Use higher octane gasoline 2. Adjust the ignition timing
3. Adjust the ignition timing 3. Adjust the ignition timing 3. Check the cooling system
problem 4. Check the cooling system 4. Check the cooling system 4. Adjust the carburetor
5. Adjust the carburetor 5. Adjust the carburetor
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Warnings for Your Safety and Instructions for Use


Warning
●Before changing or adjusting the plug, please switch off the engine first. Otherwise, it may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

Instructions for Use


●When the product is installed on an altered or modified vehicle engine, the product may be struck by valves, pistons, or other parts and cause damage.
●Please do not drop the plug onto a floor, or similar hard surfaces. It may cause internal cracks or alter the spark gap, damaging the functions of the plug.
●Before using the product, please carefully read the instructions on the reverse side of the package and use the product appropriately as described.

When using a plug with a terminal nut


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When using a plug with a terminal nut, please tighten the nut securely with a pair of pliers or a similar tool. If the terminal nut is crimped onto the plug, the nut may
loosen during use due to vibration. Therefore, we recommend that you check it regularly. If the terminal nut becomes loose, please tighten it securely. If you use
the plug with a loose terminal nut, it may be a cause of engine malfunction.

When to replace spark plugs Recommended replacement guidelines Recommended replacement guidelines
If the center electrode tip becomes worn into a rounded shape, it is possible that the sparks it (service lifetime) for ordinary plugs (service lifetime) for platinum plugs,
produces are not fully efficient, resulting in the fuel-air mixture being ignited less reliably. If this and ,
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happens, the engine horsepower decreases, fuel consumption worsens, and the engine lifetime Automobiles 15,000 to 20,000 km
and
may be adversely affected. We therefore recommend the regular replacement of spark plugs. Automobiles up to 100,000 km*
*Service lifetime is a guideline. When used in a vehicle equipped with a simultaneous ignition Light automobiles 7,000 to 10,000 km (see note)

system or high energy coil, the service lifetime may be shorter. Motorcycles 3,000 to 5,000 km Motorcycles no established guidelines
*Note: Use in a small-engine vehicle, a tuning vehicle, that are usually operated under high-rpm conditions may result in a shortened lifetime of the plug.

How to select a spark plug; failure modes


When choosing a spark plug, please confirm the specifications in your vehicle's manual, maintenance manual, and matching chart by automobile manufacturers in this
book, in order to choose the appropriate plug for size and thermal value. The heat range of the plug needs to be increased, such as from No. 16 to 20 or 22,
depending on the degree of tuning if your automobile has a rebuilt engine or is equipped with any of the following parts that have been modified: muffler, ignition coil,
spark plug wires, turbo engine, commercial electric ignition system, NOS, etc. When the correct plug is not installed, it may generate fuel fouling, exhaust smoke, or
pre-ignition, and cause failure of your automobile. Please check page 35 for the correct thermal value to use, and page 36 that lists some failure modes of spark plugs.

How to choose a racing plug


● is for racing and tuning vehicles. Please choose a plug heat range that is suitable to the level of tuning, based upon the heat range of an
normal plug and .
●Generally, electrodes that protrude into a combustion chamber have better ignitability and better performance. However, due to more exposure to high temperature
combustion gases and because the ground electrode is longer, heat resistance and durability are decreased. The higher the level of tuning, the greater need there
is to use a less-projecting plug type.
●As the level of tuning is increased, so does the need for a higher heat range tolerance.

Adjustment of the spark gap


●For ordinary plugs, please adjust the gap if it has widened at the time of inspecting the plug. Please adjust it to the specified gap of each automobile manufacturer.
●If the center electrode has become rounded, or worn only on its edges, please replace it with a new product.
●Please do not adjust the spark gap of any plug with a fine electrode, such as a platinum or iridium plug. Any adjustment may damage the center electrode.

Service Lifetime
The service lifetime of a spark plug may be shortened due to driving
conditions or ignition properties when used in a vehicle equipped with a
simultaneous ignition system (plus-minus discharge and D-DLI ).
Please ask your dealer to check if your vehicle is equipped with a
simultaneous ignition system.
A simultaneous ignition system, as shown in the images, has two plug
wires connected to a single coil.

Recommended Torque and Tightening Angle for DENSO plugs


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Use the correct wrench for the When changing, make sure that the When putting the plugs in, clean the
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1 hex on the plug, and be careful 2 oil, etc. on the outside of the plug 3 engine side of the flange, and put in
not to damage the insulator. does not enter the engine interior. the plugs after making sure the gasket
is in the flange.
Make sure the plugs Then, use a plug
4 are vertical, and 5 wrench to tighten them
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tighten them by hand accurately to the


until they cannot be torque or rotation angle
tightened any showed in the chart
further. below.

Recommended Recommended Tightening Angle


Thread Size Applicable Models
Torque New Plug Previously Used If a thread lubricant such as grease is
M8 All Types 8 -10N • m About 1 turn About 1/12 turn coated on the thread, tightening to the
recommended torque is tightening too
M10 Types other than the ones shown below 10-15N • m About 1/3 turn About 1/12 turn much; this has been linked to seal
M10 UFE, IUH, VUH, VNH Types 10-15N • m About 2/3 turn About 1/12 turn leakage. Do not use a thread lubricant.

M10 Stainless Gasket Type (*1) 10-15N • m About 3/4 turn About 1/12 turn
Tightening more than the tightening
M12 All Types 15-20N • m About 1/3 turn About 1/12 turn angles and torques shown on the left
could result in damage to the engine
M14 Types other than the ones shown below 20-30N • m About 1/2 turn About 1/12 turn
and furthermore could result in the plug
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M14 Stainless Gasket Type (*2) 20-30N • m About 2/3 turn About 1/12 turn coming off at the thread.

M18 All Types 30-40N • m About 1/4 turn About 1/12 turn (*1) IUH27ES, U24FER9S
M14 All Types 20-30N • m About 1/16 turn About 1/16 turn (*2) PK22PR-L11S, SK22PR-M11S, IK16G, IK20G,
Taper seat
IK22G, VK16G, VK20G, VK22G, K20PR-U9S,
M18 All Types 30-40N • m About 1/16 turn About 1/16 turn
Taper seat SK20PR-L9S, SKJ20DR-M11S
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cause various kinds of problems!

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Comparison Between Genuine
DENSO and Fake Spark Plugs

Comparison of DENSO and Fake

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Appearance Section
Fake Fake
Terminal
Terminal has a glossy
finish.

Markings Ceramic Insulator


Printed wording can be Poorly manufactured ceramic insulator
scraped off. with visible air bubbles trapped within
which affect heat dissipation capability.

Housing
Poor surface finish.

Center Electrode
A genuine DENSO spark plug has a
Screws & Electrode
copper-core center electrode with
Poor thread quality and
excellent heat conductivity. A fake
finish.
DENSO spark plug does not, retaining
heat that causes meltdown.

Problems Caused by Fake Spark Plugs Why Power Drops and Melting Occurs

Fuel economy is diminished.

DENSO plug
contains
copper core
Inconsistent sparking causes incomplete
combustion. Unburned fuel forms a black sooty
deposit on the spark plug, eventually leading to
poor fuel economy and poor start up of the engine.
Quick heat dissipation.
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Copper is an excellent heat conductor. High temperature heat is quickly


dissipated away from the center-electrode to prevent melt down.
Engine power drops on
uphill roads and highways.
(See below)
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Fake

Poor heat dissipation due to the lack of a copper-


core center electrode causes pre-ignition. As a Fake plug is
result, engine power drops under highway driving iron only
or uphill driving conditions.

The plug melts down.


Slow heat dissipation.
Absence of a copper-core center electrode results in poor heat dissipation
capability. Prolonged use causes power loss due to excessive heat buildup.
This results in melt down of the ground electrode, eventually leading to serious
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engine damage.

Continued usage of an overheated plug will


damage the electrodes.
Melt
down
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