NGK Spark Plugs: Indmar, PCM, Marine Power & Other Inboards

NGK Spark Plugs: Indmar, PCM, Marine Power & Other Inboards

253 spark plug applications from NGK's catalogue, for the inboard and sterndrive engines we supply parts for. Each line gives the plug NGK specifies, the premium upgrade where one exists, and the electrode gap. Plug codes shown as links go straight to that plug on our shop.

Volvo Penta, Crusader and OMC are on the Volvo Penta, Crusader & OMC inboards page.

Check the gap before you fit. Plugs are not always gapped correctly out of the box, and the wrong gap causes misfire and hard starting. Where a resistor plug is specified, fit a resistor plug — a non-resistor substitute can interfere with a tacho, sounder or engine electronics.

Indmar 45 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
4-CYL. GM 3.0 · 3.0L · 4-Cyl. BR6FS 0.9 mm
4.6L MPI NORTHSTAR TR55 TR55IX 1.5 mm
5.7L LS1 CORVETTE TR4 TR4IX 0.9 mm
5.7L V8 1987-1976 UR5 UR5IX 1.0 mm
5.7L V8 EXCEPT LS1 2005-1994 TR5 TR5IX 1.0 mm
5.7L V8 LS1 2002-1994 TR55 TR55IX 1.3 mm
5.7L V8 LS1 2005-2003 TR55 TR55IX 1.5 mm
6-CYL. GM 4.3 · 4.3L · V6 EFI BR6FS 1.1 mm
6.0L V8 2005-2003 TR55 TR55IX 1.5 mm
7.4L V8 2005-2003 TR5 TR5IX 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 6.0 · 6.0L · V8 · 03→05 PTR5D-13 TR5AI-13 1.5 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 7.4 · 7.4L 17.5 mm reach plugs · V8 · 03→05 BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 7.4 · 7.4L Incl. H.O. 11.2 mm reach plugs · V8 Carb, EFI · →97 BR6FS 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 7.4 · 7.4L Incl. H.O. 17.5 mm reach plugs · V8 · 98→99 BPR6EFS BPR6EFIX-10 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 8.1 · 8.1L Vortec · MPI · 03→05 PTR5D-13 TR5AI-13 1.5 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 8.2 · 8.2L 17.5 mm reach plugs · V8 · 98→99 BPR6EFS BPR6EFIX-10 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 8.2 · 8.2L Incl. H.O. 11.2 mm reach plugs · V8 · →97 BR6FS 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM BIG BLOCK 8.2 · 8.2L · V8 · 03→05 BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 1.1 mm
8-CYL. GM SMALL 5.0 · 5.0L 230, 230SP · V8 BR6FS 1.1 mm
8.1L MPI VORTEC 2005-2003 TR55 TR55IX 1.5 mm
8.2L V8 2005-2003 TR5 TR5IX 1.1 mm
BLOCK 5.7 BR6FS 0.9 mm
BLOCK 5.7 BR6FS 0.8 mm
BLOCK 5.7 BR6FS 1.1 mm
BLOCK 5.7 PTR5D-13 TR5AI-13 1.2 mm
BLOCK 5.7 BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 1.0 mm
BLOCK 5.7 PTR5D-10 TR5AI-13 1.0 mm
BLOCK 5.7 IZTR5B11 1.3 mm
BLOCK 5.7 BPR6EFIX-10 0.8 mm
BLOCK 5.7 BPR6EFIX-10 1.0 mm
BLOCK 6.6 · 6.6L · V8 BR6FS 1.1 mm
CADILLAC 279 cu.inch 4.6 · 4.6L Northstar · MPI PTR5D-13 TR5AI-13 1.5 mm
FORD 302 cu.inch 5.0 · 5.0L 200 · V8 · 91→95 BPR5FS-11 1.1 mm
FORD 302 cu.inch 5.0 · 5.0L 225 · V8 · 91→97 BPR5FS 0.9 mm
FORD 351 cu.inch 5.8 · 5.8L 250 · V8 · 91→97 BPR5FS 0.9 mm
FORD 351 cu.inch 5.8 · 5.8L 285 H.O. · V8 · 91→97 BPR6EFS BPR6EFIX-10 1.1 mm
FORD 460 cu.inch 7.5 · 7.5L · V8 · 76→84 BPR5FS 0.9 mm
FORD 5.0L V8 200 1995-1991 UR5 UR5IX 1.1 mm
FORD 5.0L V8 225 1997-1991 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
FORD 5.8L V8 1987-1983 AR6FS 0.9 mm
FORD 5.8L V8 250 1997-1991 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
FORD 7.5L V8 1984-1976 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
OLDSMOBILE 5.7L V8 1982-1976 XR4 XR4IX 1.0 mm
OLDSMOBILE 6.6L V8 1982-1976 XR4 XR4IX 1.0 mm
OLDSMOBILE 7.5L V8 1976-1975 XR4 XR4IX 1.0 mm

Hardin 43 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
H225IO 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H225J 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H225V 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H240J 1990-1969 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H240J 1990-1969 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
H240V 1990-1969 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H240V 1990-1969 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
H260IO 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H260J 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H260V 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H280 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H280J 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H280V 1986-1980 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H295J 1976-1960 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H295V 1976-1960 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H300J 1990-1977 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H300V 1990-1977 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H305I 1990-1979 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H320J 1990-1979 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H320TC 1990-1978 R5673-7 0.7 mm
H320V 1990-1979 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H324J 1976-1975 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H324V 1976-1975 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H325J 1976-1969 XR5 XR5IX 0.8 mm
H325V 1976-1969 XR5 XR5IX 0.8 mm
H333J 1990-1976 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H333V 1990-1976 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H345J 1976-1969 XR5 XR5IX 0.8 mm
H345V 1976-1969 XR5 XR5IX 0.8 mm
H350I 1990-1979 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H405J 1990-1974 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H405TC 1990-1978 B7HS BR7HIX 0.7 mm
H405V 1990-1974 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H454I 1990-1979 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
H455J (ET) 1976 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
H455V (ET) 1976 XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
HM225 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
HM260 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
HM280 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
HM333 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
HM400 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
HM405 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
HM430 1990-1983 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm

Flagship 35 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
1974-1971 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
1977 R5674-7 1.1 mm
1977 UR5 UR5IX 1.1 mm
1977-1975 UR5 UR5IX 1.1 mm
1993-1975 R5674-7 1.1 mm
155 B6ES 0.9 mm
181FL 1977-1975 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
280E 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
295FAS 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
300 1974-1971 B7ES BR7EIX 0.9 mm
335 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
380FAS 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
400FAJ 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
400FAS 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
450FAJ 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
450FAS 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
460FAJ 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
460FAS 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
500FAJ 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
500FAJ 1981-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
500FAS 1977-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
500FAS 1981-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
675FAJ (NORMAL USE) 1981-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
675FAJ (RACING) 1977-1975 R5673-10 0.9 mm
675FAS (NORMAL USE) 1981-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
675FAS (RACING) 1977-1975 R5673-10 0.9 mm
TC400 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
TC450 1993-1975 R5673-7 0.9 mm
TC500 1993-1975 R5673-8 0.9 mm
TC550 1993-1975 R5674-7 0.9 mm
TC600 1993-1975 R5673-7 0.9 mm
TC650 1977-1975 R5673-8 0.9 mm
TC700 1981-1975 R5673-10 0.9 mm
TC800 1977-1975 R5673-10 0.9 mm
TCX950 1981-1975 R5673-10 0.9 mm

Universal 23 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
ARROW B6S 0.9 mm
ATOMIC 1 B6S 0.9 mm
ATOMIC 2 B6S 0.9 mm
ATOMIC 3 B6S 0.9 mm
ATOMIC 4 B6S 0.9 mm
ATOMIC STEVEDORE B6S 0.9 mm
BIG KING WR5 WR5IX 0.9 mm
BLUEFIN B6S 0.9 mm
BULLIT B6S 0.9 mm
COLT B6S 0.9 mm
DX SUPER SABRE XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
ELF B6S 0.8 mm
KNIGHT B6S 0.8 mm
LEV B6S 0.7 mm
LEVH B6S 0.7 mm
LITTLE KING B6S 0.7 mm
MARLIN B6S 0.8 mm
NKEV WR5 WR5IX 0.9 mm
SABRE XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
STRATO KING B6S 0.8 mm
SUPER SABRE XR5 XR5IX 0.9 mm
TARPON B6S 0.8 mm
Z-DRIVE B6S 0.9 mm

Marine Power 18 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
INBOARD 8-CYL. GM 5.0 · 5.0L G, K, LV · 305, 307 cu.inch V8 215 hp · 75→86 BR6FS 0.9 mm
SMALL BLOCK 5.7 · 5.7L FLV, GLV, K, Q Series · 350 cu.inch V8 250, 300 hp · 75→91 BR6FS 0.9 mm
INBOARD 8-CYL. GM 7.4 · 7.4L B, BM, Premium · 454 cu.inch V8 330 hp · 75→00 BR6FS 0.9 mm
INBOARD 8-CYL. GM 8.9 · 8.9L · 540 cu.inch V8 550 hp · 95→97 BR6FS 0.9 mm
GM V6 4.3L 2000-1998 TR5 TR5IX 0.9 mm
INBOARD 4-CYL. 3.0 · 3.0L 11.2 mm reach, taper seat plugs · 181 cu.inch L4 · 75→91 BR6FS 0.9 mm
INBOARD 4-CYL. 3.0 · 3.0L 17.5 mm reach, taper seat plugs · 181 cu.inch L4 · 92→00 BPR6EFS BPR6EFIX-10 0.9 mm
INBOARD 4-CYL. 3.0 · 3.0L 19 mm reach, gasket seat plugs · 181 cu.inch L4 · 75→78 BR6ES 0.9 mm
INBOARD 6-CYL. GM 4.3 · 4.3L 11.2 mm reach plugs · 262 cu.inch V6 · 95→97 BR6FS 0.9 mm
INBOARD 6-CYL. GM 4.3 · 4.3L 17.5 mm reach plugs · 262 cu.inch V6 · 98→00 BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 0.9 mm
INBOARD 8-CYL. GM 7.4 · 7.4L (L29) 17.5 mm reach plugs · 454 cu.inch V8 · 00→ BPR6EFS BPR6EFIX-10 0.9 mm
INBOARD 8-CYL. GM 8.2 · 8.2L (Incl. Premium) · 502 cu.inch V8 · 95→97 BR6FS 0.9 mm
SMALL BLOCK 5.0 · 5.0L · 305 cu.inch · 00→ BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 0.9 mm
SMALL BLOCK 5.7 · 5.7L (Excl. Premium) · 350 cu.inch · 92→97 BR6FS 0.9 mm
SMALL BLOCK 5.7 · 5.7L Premium 17.5 mm reach plugs · 350 cu.inch · 92→97 BPR6EFS BPR6EFIX-10 0.9 mm
SMALL BLOCK 5.7 · 5.7L · 350 cu.inch · 98→00 BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 0.9 mm
V8 5.0L 2000 TR5 TR5IX 0.9 mm
V8 5.7L 2000-1998 TR5 TR5IX 0.9 mm

Yamaha 14 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
110 63→66 B6ES 0.8 mm
1100cc 1.1 · 232 Limited · 08→ CR9EB CR9EIX 0.8 mm
1100cc 1.1 · AR210, AR230, High Output · 03→08 CR9EB CR9EIX 0.8 mm
1100cc 1.1 · Exciter 220 · 96→98 BR8HS BR8HIX 0.6 mm
1100cc 1.1 · SR210, SR230, High Output · 03→ CR9EB CR9EIX 0.8 mm
1100cc 1.1 · SX210, SX230, High Output · 03→ CR9EB CR9EIX 0.8 mm
1200cc 1.2 · AR210 · 03→05 BR8HS BR8HIX 0.6 mm
1200cc 1.2 · Exciter 135, 227, 270 · 98→99 BR8HS BR8HIX 0.6 mm
1200cc 1.2 · LS2000, LX2000 · 99→03 BR8HS BR8HIX 0.6 mm
1200cc 1.2 · LS210, LX210 · 03→05 BR8HS BR8HIX 0.6 mm
1200cc 1.2 · XR1800 · 00→01 BR8ES-11 BR8EIX 1.1 mm
STERN DRIVE 3.0 · L4 3.0L BR6FS 0.9 mm
STERN DRIVE V6 BR6FS 0.9 mm
STERN DRIVE V8 BR6FS 0.9 mm

BMW 14 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
B130 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B130S BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B190 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B1901 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B190S BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B220 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B2201 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
B220S BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
G1301 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
G130S BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
G1901 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
G190S BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
G2201 BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm
G220S BPR5ES BPR5EIX 0.6 mm

PCM 12 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
5.8L 11.2 mm reach plugs · Carb. 260 hp BPR6FS 0.7 mm
5.7L HO Ski 11.2 mm reach plugs · TBI 275 hp BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
5.8L HO 17.5 mm reach plugs · MPI 310 hp BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 1.1 mm
7.4L Incl. HO 11.2 mm reach plugs · Carb. TBI 350 hp BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
150 cu.inch BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
200, 220, 229 cu.inch BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
230, 250, 280 cu.inch BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
302, 305 cu.inch Dia. 14 mm plug BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
350, 351 cu.inch Dia. 14 mm plug BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
454, 460 cu.inch Dia. 14 mm plug BPR4FS-11 1.1 mm
5.7L HO (Excl. Ski) 17.5 mm reach plugs · MPI BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 1.1 mm
7.4L (Excl. HO) 17.5 mm reach plugs · MPI BPR5EFS PTR5D-10 1.1 mm

U.S. Marine 8 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
3.0L 3.0 · 181 cu.inch BR5ES 0.9 mm
5.0L 5.0 · 305 cu.inch BR6FS 0.9 mm
5.7L 5.7 · 350 cu.inch BR6FS 0.9 mm
5.8L UR5 UR5IX 1.0 mm
5.8L 5.8 · 351 cu.inch BPR5FS-11 1.0 mm
7.4L 7.4 · 454 cu.inch BR6FS 0.9 mm
7.5L UR5 UR5IX 1.0 mm
7.5L 7.5 · 460 cu.inch BPR5FS-11 1.0 mm

Evinrude 7 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
DU 89 cu.inch 88, 90 hp B6S 0.8 mm
NU 1.6 · 1600cc 89, 90 hp BP6ES BPR6EIX 0.6 mm
CU, SU 153 cu.inch 110, 120 hp BR6ES 0.9 mm
HU 225 cu.inch 150, 155 hp BP5S 0.9 mm
KU 283 cu.inch 185 hp B6S 0.9 mm
TU 14, 15, 16 · 300 cu.inch 200 hp BP5S 0.9 mm
TU 17 · 283, 307 cu.inch 210 hp B6S 0.9 mm

Johnson 7 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
DU 89 cu.inch 88, 90 hp B6S 0.8 mm
NU 1600cc 89, 90 hp BPR5E BPR5EIX 0.7 mm
CU, SU 153 cu.inch 110, 120 hp B6ES 0.9 mm
HU 225 cu.inch 150, 155 hp BP5S 0.9 mm
KU 283 cu.inch 185 hp B6S 0.9 mm
TU 14, 15, 16 · 300 cu.inch 200 hp BP5S 0.9 mm
TU 17 · 283, 307 cu.inch 210 hp B6S 1.0 mm

Berkeley 6 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
FORD 1977-1974 AR6FS 0.9 mm
FORD 1990-1974 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
FORD BIG BLOCK 1990-1976 UR5 UR5IX 0.9 mm
GM 1990-1976 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
GM BIG BLOCK 1990-1976 YR5 YR5IX 0.9 mm
OLDSMOBILE 1976-1968 XR4 XR4IX 1.0 mm

Sea-Doo (Bombardier) 5 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
ROTAX ENGINES 0.7 · Explorer BR8ES BR8EIX 0.6 mm
ROTAX ENGINES 0.7 · Speedster BR8ES BR8EIX 0.5 mm
ROTAX ENGINES 0.7 · Sportster BR8ES BR8EIX 0.6 mm
ROTAX ENGINES 0.8 · Challenger BR8ES BR8EIX 0.6 mm
SPORTSTER LE DI 2006 ZFR4F-11 0.9 mm

Kodiak 4 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
3.0L L4 140 HP 2000-1999 UR4 UR4IX 1.1 mm
4.3L V6 220 HP 2000-1999 BR6FS BR6FIX 1.1 mm
5.7L V8 310 HP 2000-1999 TR5 TR5IX 1.1 mm
7.4L V8 350 HP 2000-1999 BR6FS BR6FIX 1.1 mm

Redline 4 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
5.0L BPR6FS UR6IX 0.9 mm
5.8L BPR6FS UR6IX 0.9 mm
5.8L HO BPR6EFS TR6IX 1.0 mm
7.5L BPR6FS UR6IX 0.9 mm

American Challenger 3 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
EAGLE 400 UR5 UR5IX 0.5 mm
EAGLE 600 UR5 UR5IX 0.5 mm
EAGLE 800 UR5 UR5IX 0.5 mm

Marine Drive Systems 2 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
110 BP7HS BPR7HIX 0.6 mm
85 BP7HS BPR7HIX 0.6 mm

Polaris 2 applications

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
OPTIMAX 3.0L 250 HP 3.0 · EX2100, LE2100 - Jet Drive · 04→ PZFR5F-11 ZFR5FIX-11 1.1 mm
EX2100/LE2100 - JET DRIVE 2004 PZFR5F-11 1.1 mm

Chris-Craft 1 application

Model Engine / details NGK plug Premium upgrade Gap
All models NGK lists Chris-Craft under Volvo Penta See the Volvo Penta table

Reading the plug codes

An NGK code describes the plug's construction. The digit in the middle is the heat rating — a higher number is a colder plug, which is the opposite of most other brands. An R after the first letters means a resistor plug. Codes ending IX are the Iridium IX range and G or GP the platinum ranges, both direct upgrades with a finer centre electrode. A Y- prefix is a diesel glow plug, not a spark plug, and has no gap. Where NGK specifies the solid-terminal build of a plug we show the base code, which is the one we stock — tell us if your leads need the solid-terminal version.

Do not substitute a hotter or colder plug to cure a running problem. A plug reading the wrong colour is telling you about the fuel, ignition or oil — changing heat range hides it rather than fixing it.

Other engines

Not sure which plug you need?

Model families ran across several specifications and the year or serial usually decides which line applies. Ring 0412 532 984 with your engine and serial number and we will confirm the plug, the gap and how many you need. Our other workshop charts are on the reference charts page.