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Spark plugs #14338613 04/08/22 09:06 PM
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I need to change out my spark plugs on my 2007 200 hp optimax. I pulled one of the plugs and it was a ngk ir izfr5g. I tried to look up these plugs and keep getting the number 5887 izfr5g, is this the same plug? I know the optimax is picky about using the right plug. Thanks.

Re: Spark plugs [Re: Gregg R] #14338904 04/09/22 10:18 AM
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go to click the link, go to fitment and verify your outboard is on the list.

https://www.ngk.com/ngk-5887-izfr5g-laser-iridium-spark-plug

looks like the 5887 is just a part # for ngk.

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Re: Spark plugs [Re: Gregg R] #14338998 04/09/22 01:29 PM
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The 5887 is the NGK stock #. Here's the correct plugs for your Opti and the price of these will shock you. scared

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Re: Spark plugs [Re: Gregg R] #14339057 04/09/22 02:42 PM
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The merc guru on another site warned of counterfeit plugs from sellers on Amazon & such. He recommended to only buy from a reputable seller.

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Originally Posted by grout-scout
The merc guru on another site warned of counterfeit plugs from sellers on Amazon & such. He recommended to only buy from a reputable seller.


That Merc guru on that other site is a fear monger

Re: Spark plugs [Re: tmd11111] #14339114 04/09/22 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tmd11111
Originally Posted by grout-scout
The merc guru on another site warned of counterfeit plugs from sellers on Amazon & such. He recommended to only buy from a reputable seller.


That Merc guru on that other site is a fear monger



Lol, true. He’s yelled at me a few times when I defended people being able to speak about problems that merc has. But apparently the fake iridium spark plug thing is real, I guess if something cost enough, someone will make a scam out of it.

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Originally Posted by grout-scout
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Originally Posted by grout-scout
The merc guru on another site warned of counterfeit plugs from sellers on Amazon & such. He recommended to only buy from a reputable seller.


That Merc guru on that other site is a fear monger



Lol, true. He’s yelled at me a few times when I defended people being able to speak about problems that merc has. But apparently the fake iridium spark plug thing is real, I guess if something cost enough, someone will make a scam out of it.


Can’t speak for the fake plugs but he dang sure will delete posts that don’t fit his narrative. Just mention lithium batteries and he head explodes.

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some are jus "refurbished" by some shop like tha middle east machine shops ya see on youtube!!!

ask tha "other guy" how he recalibrates flow for injectors..... wow.

got banned a very long time ago.. didn't have a serial number....Ha.

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Re: Spark plugs [Re: Gregg R] #14339168 04/09/22 05:21 PM
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they are 12.87$ on sparkplug.com
5887 is ngk part #

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Re: Spark plugs [Re: Gregg R] #14339198 04/09/22 06:08 PM
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order from tiltman, he is a napa dealer


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Re: Spark plugs [Re: Gregg R] #14339306 04/09/22 09:19 PM
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If Rock Auto carries that particular plug, that will likely be your best source for NGK plugs. Back when my race car was a nitrous car, we used to buy them 100 at a time from Rock. They had the best price on NGK by far.


Just checked, they're 9.51 on Rock Auto

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