LS_VTECteggy

Ok so I have a b18b ls/vtec, I don't know which spec of spark plugs to buy, the gs-r or the ls, another question is the spark plug wires, since I have vtec do I buy the gs-r spark plug wires or the ls spark plug wires. Planning to get NGK spark plugs and wires, but don't know which specs to go with so to sum it all up

Ricextacy

gsr everything.

PaulMc

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Go with GS-R spec everything, it's all basically the same. NGK is the best way to go too.

AllMotorDC4

It's a GSR head>Gsr plugs & Wires.

EKSiR99

ngk bkr7

Jimmy

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I recommend NGK Blue plug wires with NGK plugs

LS_VTECteggy

ok so now I know what specs to get do you recommend iridium or platinum spark plugs and as for spark plug wires how comes the gsr why does it cost more than the LS wires both are going to be NGK

dpetro1

Wires:
NGK Part# HE64 (more expensive cause they are mAd TytE V-tech yo! )

Plugs:
Standard Copper - NGK Part# BKR6E-11 (stock# 2756) @ $2.75 a plug
Iridium - NGK Part# BKR6EIX-11 (stock# 3764) @ $7.50 a plug

Only real difference between plugs is that Iridiums last for like 100k miles where as the standard go for about 6-10k. Technically the standard copper v-power plugs have better conductivity, they are cheaper but need to be changed more. Your call.

Also stick with the 6 heat range unless the car is heavily modified (turbo, nitrous, high compression). Running a plug that is too cold will make them foul out more quickly and wont provide any perfomance gains.

I recommend www.importrp.com for all your ngk needs. they have great prices.

LS_VTECteggy

alright thanks my man I just ordered the best parts, the NGK iridium and NGK spark plug wires, 106.79 total again thanks for all of the help guys

LS_VTECteggy

ok now a new problem has popped up when I was just sitting around thinking, since the spark plug is in a vertical direction, how am I suppose to bring it out, there is nothing to cling onto the spark plug so any suggestion, I do know that there is the spark plug socket but is there another way to take it out without buying the socket?

stp_vtec_boi

Yea you use a 5/8 deep socket and 1 of your spark plug wires to get the spark plugs out when you unloosen them there you go cheap and fast lol.

Ricextacy

and make some local honda friends.

dpetro1

a socket is like $5 and will save you a bunch of time. putting them back in will be way easier with the spark plug held into the socket. if you want to work on cars you need the right tools, the proper socket is well worth the money

LS_VTECteggy

alright ill just buy the socket and the feeler gauge and btw what is the difference between a spark plug socket and a regular socket?

GagnarTheUnruly

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It has a rubber bit inside of it that grabs the spark plug and lets you screw and unscrew it. It's a good idea to use one because cross-threading your spark plugs can be bad news, and the spark plug puller gives you more control over the plug, helping you to line it up and thread it properly.

Jimmy

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A spark plug socket has a rubber gasket in it that holds onto the plug, normal socket.. does not.

LS_VTECteggy

alright thanks guys