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    Plug recommendation for 99 Ficht 200

    Hey all, looking for a good plug recommendation for my 99 Ficht 200. Currently has champions in it, and has ran well. However I'm not sure how old they are. What would be a good plug to put in?

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    Tag on motor states qc212pep is correct plug for my motor.

    Thanks
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    put champions back in properly indexed
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    Is the oem plug a champion? Description says its a factory plug.

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    There is a factory plug chart stickied to the top of the forum did you check that?? they also put the info on the models/serial number tag of the swivel bracket.
    You an also run the optional QC10WEP iridium plugs but that requires a thermostat swap on both heads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdub_02 View Post
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    Is the oem plug a champion? Description says its a factory plug.
    likely need 8-9 to index properly also
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
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    Thanks all for the replies. Since I noticed the tag stated the proper plug, that is what I'll be ordering. I was wondering how many plugs I should order to make sure I can index them all properly, and that has been answered also. Thank you for the heads up.

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    As mentioned earlier you could change your thermostats out to the ETEC style Tstats p/n 5005440 and switch to the QC10WEP Iridium plugs and get better plug life.

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    If you choose to stick with the factory plugs or the others, I would order 8 plugs.

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    I will most likely just put in the recommended plug. I don't put a lot of hours on my motor, plus I'm not real sure how to swap the t Stat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdub_02 View Post
    I will most likely just put in the recommended plug. I don't put a lot of hours on my motor, plus I'm not real sure how to swap the t Stat.
    i still have original plugs and thermostats model in my motor although newer-- all works well
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
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    Rock Auto for plugs, lowest price I've ever found.
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    Whats the reason for the T- stat swap ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by unknown angler View Post
    Whats the reason for the T- stat swap ?
    run motor at a different temp for carbon issues I believe
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
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    Quote Originally Posted by Team Mud View Post
    Rock Auto for plugs, lowest price I've ever found.
    Thanks, I'll give it a look.
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    Thanks everyone, I just got them ordered. I went through Advance auto, with the 20% off online I got 8 plugs shipped for $45 bucks. Best price I found by far! Free shipping just going to take 3 days or so.