NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (5th gen)
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NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (5th gen)
I was looking to replace my plugs... online the Iridiums are cheaper than the 2x Platinum plugs, but I thought the Iridiums were better/more premium/higher quality than the 2x platinums?
Which one is considered the higher-end plug?
Any "downside" to the Iridium plug?
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Which one is considered the higher-end plug?
Any "downside" to the Iridium plug?
TIA
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Re: NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (rocket30004)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rocket30004 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was looking to replace my plugs... online the Iridiums are cheaper than the 2x Platinum plugs, but I thought the Iridiums were better/more premium/higher quality than the 2x platinums?
Which one is considered the higher-end plug?
Any "downside" to the Iridium plug?
TIA </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well what was ur reasoning for going with those plugs ? Because performance wise i have heard coppers are better (NGK v-power). From what I understand the only real advantage is a longer change interval. But to answer your question Im pretty sure the iridiums are higher end.
Which one is considered the higher-end plug?
Any "downside" to the Iridium plug?
TIA </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well what was ur reasoning for going with those plugs ? Because performance wise i have heard coppers are better (NGK v-power). From what I understand the only real advantage is a longer change interval. But to answer your question Im pretty sure the iridiums are higher end.
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Re: NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (lude98SH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lude98SH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well what was ur reasoning for going with those plugs ? Because performance wise i have heard coppers are better (NGK v-power). From what I understand the only real advantage is a longer change interval. But to answer your question Im pretty sure the iridiums are higher end.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, from what I understand, the Platinums are the OEM replacement...???
So I checked NGK's site, and saw that the Plats were more expensive than the "higher end" iridiums. ... so I thought to myself, what the heck! might as well get the better plug for less money.
Why are the copper plugs better, performance wise? I understand where you are comming from saying that the plats/iridiums are just for longer service intervals.
Well, from what I understand, the Platinums are the OEM replacement...???
So I checked NGK's site, and saw that the Plats were more expensive than the "higher end" iridiums. ... so I thought to myself, what the heck! might as well get the better plug for less money.
Why are the copper plugs better, performance wise? I understand where you are comming from saying that the plats/iridiums are just for longer service intervals.
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Re: NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (rocket30004)
I was always told and have seen on here before that coppers burn hotter and was told that like race cars run copper.
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Re: NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (lude98SH)
I always thought the NGK v-powers were oem replacement ? And thats what was in mine when I got it too.
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The platinums are OEM and last the longest.
Yes it has been said that the coppers perform the best, are you gonna notice it? Meh... i doubt it.
When i first got my Prelude i searched and found the same questions asked, the Iridiums were by far the popular choice, they last longer then the coppers and were cheaper then the platinums.
Yes it has been said that the coppers perform the best, are you gonna notice it? Meh... i doubt it.
When i first got my Prelude i searched and found the same questions asked, the Iridiums were by far the popular choice, they last longer then the coppers and were cheaper then the platinums.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by john d 2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> why not run regular copper plugs </TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree, run either the copper or regular iridium. There both cheap.
I agree, run either the copper or regular iridium. There both cheap.
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Re: NGK iridium IX vs double platinums (nah22accord)
I have a 92 JDM H22. It had Denso Iridium. I switched to the NGK iridium.Now my H22 kicks butt. Ask Sleepy H22, he knows. Oh thats the lower priced ones. #6441 on the NGK box. I was not aware of any thing more expensive except for the OE platinums. They are about 10.00 each.
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