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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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I had mines for about 3.5 years without replacing them.

do u think its time for a new one?
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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I replace mine once a year...just for the hell of it. I always use the blue NGK wires. I'm sorry I don't know how often you're supposed to do it according to manufacturers suggestions though.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 06:31 AM
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if they look dirty than replace them

oem ngk work and fit the best
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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denso iridium plugs with Blue NGK wires


Modified by CNSK at 2:06 PM 8/17/2005
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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basic NGK less than $2.00 each. I change them at least every 6monthes
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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I just check the resistance of the wires, if they are within spec theres no need to buy new ones.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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how do u check for that?

just pull it and plug it back in? and see if its a snug fit?

i dont know, but i just bough an OEM one to replace my focuz 9.5mm wires.

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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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To check wire resistance, use an ohmmeter. As long as the resistance is less than 10,000 ohm per foot, the wire is still good. My wires are original and their resistance is still way less the 10,000 ohm per foot.

I think i am going to get new plugs and wires though. Where do i get NGK blue spark plug wires from? Thanks
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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pepboys and autozone carry them. i dont want them cuz they are blue.
haha.

i'll just get oem.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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um, i use NGK V-Power plugs, and they're under 2$ a plug. i run red MSD 8.5mm wires. i change my wires when i change my plugs, usualy like every 4-6months. but than again, im REALLY hard on my cars.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by j_rocc2003 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">um, i use NGK V-Power plugs, and they're under 2$ a plug. i run red MSD 8.5mm wires. i change my wires when i change my plugs, usualy like every 4-6months. but than again, im REALLY hard on my cars.</TD></TR></TABLE> I don't care how "hard on your(my) car" you are... There is no need to replace the wires that often.. Thats just kind of a waste of money...
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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I think i am going to get new plugs and wires though. Where do i get NGK blue spark plug wires from? Thanks[/QUOTE]

Risingsun also has them in stock. They are $40.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95IntegraLSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I don't care how "hard on your(my) car" you are... There is no need to replace the wires that often.. Thats just kind of a waste of money...</TD></TR></TABLE>

A huge waste of money, the multimeter is your friend, use it. The only reason I'd change my wires when they got dirty is if I was a rice boy who liked the color of my wires more than the function of them and I was too lazy to clean the old ones.
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