OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires
08-17-2004, 10:03 AM
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OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires
Ok did some little research. There seems to be some recent debates on which wires to use or run or which wire are the best. I've always been a believer in MSD. Here is some data:
Oem wires: http://www.tprmag.com/issue/4/oem.shtml
NGK wires: http://www.tprmag.com/issue/4/ngk.shtml
MSD wires: http://www.tprmag.com/issue/4/msd.shtml
Oem wires: http://www.tprmag.com/issue/4/oem.shtml
NGK wires: http://www.tprmag.com/issue/4/ngk.shtml
MSD wires: http://www.tprmag.com/issue/4/msd.shtml
08-17-2004, 10:52 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (EKCivicR)
I have heard of people with MSD wires popping off the dizzy. I have run NGK in my cars, and never had a problem. I don't know that wires are going to make a huge difference in power.
08-17-2004, 12:41 PM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (JL)
i got rid of my msd's due to the fast they kept popping off. now i have NGK blues and drives so much better and never falls.
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08-17-2004, 02:38 PM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (spaceman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekhybrd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It states peak hp but what made the most power accross the whole rpm range?</TD></TR></TABLE>
click on the dyno sheet part of the link to see the horsepower difference for the entire RPM range.
the NGK made a few horsepower throughout. the MSD seemed to make mostly top end power.
Looks to be a DOHC VTEC but it would have to have some crazy compression and cams to make those numbers. Anyone know the specs on the motor?
click on the dyno sheet part of the link to see the horsepower difference for the entire RPM range.
the NGK made a few horsepower throughout. the MSD seemed to make mostly top end power.
Looks to be a DOHC VTEC but it would have to have some crazy compression and cams to make those numbers. Anyone know the specs on the motor?
08-17-2004, 05:41 PM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (JL)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">even if you have a problem just zip tie them to the DISTRIBUTOR.</TD></TR></TABLE>
08-18-2004, 04:56 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (sleepinonacreeper)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by red civic standard »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">click on the dyno sheet part of the link to see the horsepower difference for the entire RPM range.
the NGK made a few horsepower throughout. the MSD seemed to make mostly top end power.
Looks to be a DOHC VTEC but it would have to have some crazy compression and cams to make those numbers. Anyone know the specs on the motor?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The motor is a first gen b16 with a DRAG turbo kit. Each plug wire set was given three runs and the best of the three is represented on the web site.
the NGK made a few horsepower throughout. the MSD seemed to make mostly top end power.
Looks to be a DOHC VTEC but it would have to have some crazy compression and cams to make those numbers. Anyone know the specs on the motor?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The motor is a first gen b16 with a DRAG turbo kit. Each plug wire set was given three runs and the best of the three is represented on the web site.
08-18-2004, 05:37 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (red civic standard)
I ran msd wires on my 98' ITR and my friend ran them on his 94 prelude and they used to pop off our dist. all the time. We even ghetto ziptied and they still popped off in Vtec....NGK, or oem
08-22-2004, 10:38 PM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (bb4lude)
what about the nology wires with the little capacitors in them? umm the ones you need to ground each one? how would they match up?
08-23-2004, 09:31 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (matman4444)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by matman4444 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what about the nology wires with the little capacitors in them? umm the ones you need to ground each one? how would they match up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
you do know that the Nology wires are like $150 a pop right?
i would just stick with the semi cheaper ones like ngk
you do know that the Nology wires are like $150 a pop right?
i would just stick with the semi cheaper ones like ngk
08-23-2004, 09:44 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (m00tjam)
yeah i actually just ordered the ngk blues but just wondering since the hotwires are like more then 2x's the price
08-23-2004, 10:19 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (spaceman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spaceman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check out magnecor's website they have good info on wires..nology=scam</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nology =
My friend bought those for his Si (
) I wanted to slap him.
Nology =
My friend bought those for his Si (
) I wanted to slap him.
08-23-2004, 10:34 AM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (spaceman)
how come magnecores website says wires dont make hp and whatever, they say they have tests, and then this site has tests showing that there is a difference
08-23-2004, 03:25 PM
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I read something online where they dyno tested stock high-mileage wires on a B18 compared to brand new aftermarket ones (can't remember which ones) and the stockers still had the best power and the smoothest power curve. I'll stick with my stockers, then when I fel the need to splurge, I'll buy another set of stockers.
08-23-2004, 04:25 PM
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Re: OEM wires Vs. NGK wires Vs. MSD wires (EKCivicR)
i had a 94 integra rs and i used accel 8mm thundersport wires. they were descent and noticed a little difference in acceleration. i also felt the engine shooting off more potent sparks. they also never fell off the distributor.
