Spark Plugs (Which Do You Prefer)
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I have the bosch +4's and I noticed a slight difference after I changed them I had just hit 30k miles so it was time to change them anyway but I took denso plugs out... oh well they are doing good for me and I did not spend an arm and a leg for them
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Rep Power: 359 I bought the NGK Iridium, no real difference I didn't think. . The old plugs had some carbon build, but nothing too bad.
I have used Bosch Platinum +4s in my old car, a Geo Metro. .lol. It made that thing run alot better, but the stock plugs in that thing were the cheapest on the market and they were worn out.
Our Civics have NGK Platinums in there stock, so the only real upgrade would be Iridium. The grade of metal is what produces a cleaner spark, which is why the cheap ones are steel, the mid-grade is platinum, and the expensive ones are Iridium. just because there are 4 spark transmission points doesn't mean too much.
Like MatrixShark said, I can't really notice any difference either, I have gained some fuel efficiency though, but not that much, and the performance isn't that noticeable. . I think it might be a tad bit smoother in 2nd gear when I'm driving it hard, but that's about it. Hardly noticeable. So unless you know your stock ones are getting bad, or you just have money to blow, it's probably not worth it.
I have used Bosch Platinum +4s in my old car, a Geo Metro. .lol. It made that thing run alot better, but the stock plugs in that thing were the cheapest on the market and they were worn out.
Our Civics have NGK Platinums in there stock, so the only real upgrade would be Iridium. The grade of metal is what produces a cleaner spark, which is why the cheap ones are steel, the mid-grade is platinum, and the expensive ones are Iridium. just because there are 4 spark transmission points doesn't mean too much.
Like MatrixShark said, I can't really notice any difference either, I have gained some fuel efficiency though, but not that much, and the performance isn't that noticeable. . I think it might be a tad bit smoother in 2nd gear when I'm driving it hard, but that's about it. Hardly noticeable. So unless you know your stock ones are getting bad, or you just have money to blow, it's probably not worth it.
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You guys heared about this Silver or Platinum Tip sparkies??? 
??? Says 430% better than Iridiums??? I saw it on either 2ner or SS Mags not sure... Is this true???
??? Says 430% better than Iridiums??? I saw it on either 2ner or SS Mags not sure... Is this true??? Last edited by pnoyster2k1cvic; Jan 5, 2004 at 02:20 PM.
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Rep Power: 387 Originally posted by pheaton
I bought the NGK Iridium, no real difference I didn't think. . The old plugs had some carbon build, but nothing too bad.
I have used Bosch Platinum +4s in my old car, a Geo Metro. .lol. It made that thing run alot better, but the stock plugs in that thing were the cheapest on the market and they were worn out.
Our Civics have NGK Platinums in there stock, so the only real upgrade would be Iridium. The grade of metal is what produces a cleaner spark, which is why the cheap ones are steel, the mid-grade is platinum, and the expensive ones are Iridium. just because there are 4 spark transmission points doesn't mean too much.
Like MatrixShark said, I can't really notice any difference either, I have gained some fuel efficiency though, but not that much, and the performance isn't that noticeable. . I think it might be a tad bit smoother in 2nd gear when I'm driving it hard, but that's about it. Hardly noticeable. So unless you know your stock ones are getting bad, or you just have money to blow, it's probably not worth it.
I bought the NGK Iridium, no real difference I didn't think. . The old plugs had some carbon build, but nothing too bad.
I have used Bosch Platinum +4s in my old car, a Geo Metro. .lol. It made that thing run alot better, but the stock plugs in that thing were the cheapest on the market and they were worn out.
Our Civics have NGK Platinums in there stock, so the only real upgrade would be Iridium. The grade of metal is what produces a cleaner spark, which is why the cheap ones are steel, the mid-grade is platinum, and the expensive ones are Iridium. just because there are 4 spark transmission points doesn't mean too much.
Like MatrixShark said, I can't really notice any difference either, I have gained some fuel efficiency though, but not that much, and the performance isn't that noticeable. . I think it might be a tad bit smoother in 2nd gear when I'm driving it hard, but that's about it. Hardly noticeable. So unless you know your stock ones are getting bad, or you just have money to blow, it's probably not worth it.
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Rep Power: 0 I tried the NGK Iridiums and they were ok not really any power gain maybe a little bit smoother. IMO not worth the 35-50 dollars for the set. From now on I am sticking with Autolite Copper Plugs.
Originally posted by Goldcivic01
I have the zex sparkplugs, and i could tell a difference when i put them on. $20 for the whole set.
I have the zex sparkplugs, and i could tell a difference when i put them on. $20 for the whole set.
Originally posted by Goldcivic01
I have the zex sparkplugs, and i could tell a difference when i put them on. $20 for the whole set.
I have the zex sparkplugs, and i could tell a difference when i put them on. $20 for the whole set.
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