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NGK Iridium Racing Spark Plug Box of 4 (R7438-8)

NGK Iridium Racing Spark Plug Box of 4 (R7438-8)

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Our take on the NGK Iridium Racing Spark Plug Box of 4 (R7438-8)

The NGK R7438-8 is a racing-grade iridium spark plug sold in a box of four. It uses a fine iridium center electrode and a 5 kOhm resistor, built for high-cylinder-pressure, high-boost engines where a standard plug would foul or misfire. The -8 heat range is a cold plug, so it suits tuned and competition engines rather than daily drivers. Compared with NGK's standard iridium plugs, it trades long service life and broad heat tolerance for fouling resistance under extreme load.

Best forTurbocharged and supercharged track enginesHigh-compression race buildsTuners running cold heat rangesCompetition engines needing resistor plugs
Pros
  • Iridium center electrode resists wear under high boost
  • Cold -8 heat range holds up to high cylinder pressure
  • 5 kOhm resistor suppresses ignition noise
  • NGK is a major OE supplier with consistent quality
  • Sold as a matched box of four
Cons
  • Cold plug fouls quickly in low-load or street driving
  • Racing plugs need frequent inspection and replacement
  • Must match the engine's required heat range exactly
  • Not a drop-in upgrade for a stock engine

NGK Iridium Racing Spark Plug Box of 4 (R7438-8) prices at every store

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    $244.62Checked Nov 9
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About the NGK Iridium Racing Spark Plug Box of 4 (R7438-8)

This is a box of four NGK Iridium Racing spark plugs, part number R7438-8. Each plug has an iridium center electrode tip over a copper core. The ground electrode is a slanted pin-type design with a platinum core.

The plugs have a flat seat, a 14.00 thread diameter and a 5/8 hex size. They come pre-gapped at .028 and have a non-removable nut terminal.

Brand
NGK
Part number
R7438-8
Stock number
4905
Quantity
Box of 4
Heat range
8
Pre-gap size
.028
Resistance
5000.0
Center electrode tip
Iridium
Center electrode core
Copper
Ground electrode
1 electrode, pin type tip, slant configuration, platinum core
Terminal type
Non-removable nut
Thread diameter
14.00
Reach
26.5
Hex size
5/8
Insulator height
50.50
Seat type
Flat

Questions and answers

Is the R7438-8 a street plug or a race plug?
It is a racing plug. The -8 heat range is cold, meant for high-load engines, and it can foul in stop-and-go street use.
What does the -8 in the part number mean?
It is NGK's heat range code. Higher numbers are colder; -8 is on the cold side, suited to boosted or high-compression engines.
Does the resistor matter?
Yes. The 5 kOhm resistor suppresses ignition noise that can interfere with engine electronics and radios, which matters on modern ECU-controlled cars.
Can I use these in a stock engine?
Only if the manufacturer specifies this heat range. A colder plug than the engine needs will foul and misfire.
How many plugs come in the box?
Four. That covers a four-cylinder engine; a six- or eight-cylinder needs more than one box.
How often should racing plugs be changed?
Racers typically inspect or replace them every few events, and after any rich-running or fouling episode.
Where is the NGK Iridium Racing Spark Plug Box of 4 (R7438-8) cheapest?
At Park Auto Motorsports, for $244.62, as of our latest check.

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