NGK BKR8EIX Iridium IX Spark Plugs (x4) - 2.0T EA113 & EA888 (Stage 1/2)

NGK BKR8EIX Iridium IX Spark Plugs – Set of 4 – Performance Upgrade for Stage 1+ and Above – Audi & Volkswagen 1.8T / 2.0T (EA113 & EA888 Gen 1/2)

Designed for high-performance applications, the NGK BKR8EIX (Part Number: 2310) Iridium IX Spark Plugs are a step colder than OEM, making them ideal for tuned vehicles running Stage 1+, Stage 2, or Stage 3+ software and hardware upgrades. These plugs are highly recommended for aggressive setups where increased combustion temperatures and cylinder pressures demand greater ignition reliability.

Key Features:

• One heat range colder than BKR7EIX – ideal for tuned engines

• Iridium center electrode for superior ignition, durability, and anti-fouling characteristics

• Improved spark stability under high boost and load

• Reduces the risk of detonation in high-performance builds

• Requires upgraded coil packs (e.g., R8 coils) due to higher resistance and wider gap

Recommended For:

• Vehicles with Stage 1+ and higher ECU tunes

• Cars running high boost levels, ethanol blends (E30/E85), or larger turbochargers

• EA113 & EA888 Gen 1/2 2.0T FSI/TSI engines

Popular Fitment:

• VW Golf GTI MK5, MK6

• VW Golf R MK6

• Audi S3 8P, A3 8P

• Audi A4 B7/B8, A5 2.0T

• Skoda Octavia RS (EA113/EA888 Gen 2)

• Scirocco R
  (Not suitable for EA888 Gen 3 MQB vehicles – 2013+)

Specifications:

• Heat Range: 8 (colder than OEM)

• NGK Part Number: BKR8EIX (2310)

• Thread Size: 14mm

• Reach: 19mm

• Hex Size: 5/8” (16mm)

• Gap: Pre-gapped, may require adjustment for specific applications

Manufacturer: NGK

Compatibility: EA113 & early EA888 (2004–2013) tuned 1.8T / 2.0T engines
Note: Ideal for modified engines. Always check and set correct gap based on your setup. R8 coil packs or equivalent recommended.

Does not fit gen 3 EA888 (MQB). 

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