Factory plug is an NGK-BR9EYA. Some are having success using the new NGK irridium plugs-BR9EIX at around $10 each. These are the same heat range, not "hotter in the midrange", but require less voltage to fire under adverse conditions due to the much smaller electrode and last considerably longer due to the irridium. Both of my sleds run great on them but as far as a horsepower increase?..................