how often to change these out?
06-09-2005, 10:32 AM
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how often to change these out?
cap/rotor? and spark plug wires?
also would these parts better off being bought at honda? or is there any better aftermarket ones?
06-09-2005, 10:35 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (Straight Flush)
Many of the people on here go with an OEM cap and rotor and NGK spark plugs and wires. Your owners manual will tell you when to change them.
06-09-2005, 10:43 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (solareclipseauto)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by solareclipseauto »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i change mine every 6 months</TD></TR></TABLE>
Holy crap. That's often as ****.
Everyone seems to negate replacing these until 75k-100k, but I think the wires will last the longest.
Holy crap. That's often as ****.
Everyone seems to negate replacing these until 75k-100k, but I think the wires will last the longest.
06-09-2005, 10:45 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (SOHC4life 96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Many of the people on here go with an OEM cap and rotor and NGK spark plugs and wires. Your owners manual will tell you when to change them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
the ngk blue ones?
the ngk blue ones?
06-09-2005, 10:55 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (Straight Flush)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Straight Flush »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the ngk blue ones?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup
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06-09-2005, 11:08 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (Straight Flush)
why go to the dealership for plugs and wires? it just costs more. I run ngk blue's for wires, and bosch iridiums for plugs. I'm very happy with them.
06-09-2005, 11:15 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (IHateJDM)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Straight Flush »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are they better than oem honda ones?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The NGK plugs are OEM (I have the iridium ones however) and the OEM wires were made by NGK as well, I'm not sure if they are the blues without the color, I dooubt they are though.
Honestly, if you do a little research, you'll see that some of the fastest hondas have stock ignition systems.
The NGK plugs are OEM (I have the iridium ones however) and the OEM wires were made by NGK as well, I'm not sure if they are the blues without the color, I dooubt they are though.
Honestly, if you do a little research, you'll see that some of the fastest hondas have stock ignition systems.
06-09-2005, 02:01 PM
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Re: how often to change these out? (Straight Flush)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The NGK plugs are OEM (I have the iridium ones however) and the OEM wires were made by NGK as well, I'm not sure if they are the blues without the color, I dooubt they are though.
Honestly, if you do a little research, you'll see that some of the fastest hondas have stock ignition systems. </TD></TR></TABLE> yep
The NGK plugs are OEM (I have the iridium ones however) and the OEM wires were made by NGK as well, I'm not sure if they are the blues without the color, I dooubt they are though.
Honestly, if you do a little research, you'll see that some of the fastest hondas have stock ignition systems. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yep
06-09-2005, 02:38 PM
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Re: how often to change these out? (HATCHingMN)
Never go with Bosch plugs. 90% of cars that have a plug problem that come into the dealership are running Bosch's. Bosch= VW, NGK= Honda....don't cross them.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to change plugs every 10-15k, cap and rotor every 15-20, and wires every 30. I use strictly Honda or NGK
It wouldn't be a bad idea to change plugs every 10-15k, cap and rotor every 15-20, and wires every 30. I use strictly Honda or NGK
06-09-2005, 03:43 PM
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Re: how often to change these out? (SOHC4life 96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
OEM wires were made by NGK as well </TD></TR></TABLE>
actually some, if not most are made by sumitomo. i am running the ngk blues though with no problems. just don't go with a bigger diameter unless you are running like an aftermarket ignition box. as far as plugs, just stick with ngk's. i had ngk platinum's in mine for a long time, but just replaced with ngk copper's and can't tell any difference. the coppers are MUCH cheaper than the platinums. cap, rotor, and ignition coil go to honda. they aren't changed that often, so spend the little extra. i know from experience, i was running an autozone cap, rotor, and some Taylor (like 8 or 9mm) wires to Bosch plugs and it ran like total ****.
OEM wires were made by NGK as well </TD></TR></TABLE>
actually some, if not most are made by sumitomo. i am running the ngk blues though with no problems. just don't go with a bigger diameter unless you are running like an aftermarket ignition box. as far as plugs, just stick with ngk's. i had ngk platinum's in mine for a long time, but just replaced with ngk copper's and can't tell any difference. the coppers are MUCH cheaper than the platinums. cap, rotor, and ignition coil go to honda. they aren't changed that often, so spend the little extra. i know from experience, i was running an autozone cap, rotor, and some Taylor (like 8 or 9mm) wires to Bosch plugs and it ran like total ****.
06-10-2005, 04:15 AM
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15k for plugs
30k for cap and rotor
45k for wires
And yes, stick to OEM when it comes to ignition components.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honestly, if you do a little research, you'll see that some of the fastest hondas have stock ignition systems.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Quite true.
30k for cap and rotor
45k for wires
And yes, stick to OEM when it comes to ignition components.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honestly, if you do a little research, you'll see that some of the fastest hondas have stock ignition systems.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Quite true.
06-10-2005, 06:50 AM
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Re: how often to change these out? (Evs-One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evs-One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Never go with Bosch plugs. 90% of cars that have a plug problem that come into the dealership are running Bosch's. Bosch= VW, NGK= Honda....don't cross them.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to change plugs every 10-15k, cap and rotor every 15-20, and wires every 30. I use strictly Honda or NGK</TD></TR></TABLE>
i totally agree with this guy NEVER usebosh crap in anything other then a bmw / VW and dont get sold on their platinum plugs when you go to auto zone they lover to sell you that crap ... when a car comes into my shop with those plugs they are the first thing to get thrown in the trash ....... honda/nissan uses ngk plugs sumitomo plug wires and a tec cap and rotor .... ngk plug wires are also nice and high quality ....
It wouldn't be a bad idea to change plugs every 10-15k, cap and rotor every 15-20, and wires every 30. I use strictly Honda or NGK</TD></TR></TABLE>
i totally agree with this guy NEVER usebosh crap in anything other then a bmw / VW and dont get sold on their platinum plugs when you go to auto zone they lover to sell you that crap ... when a car comes into my shop with those plugs they are the first thing to get thrown in the trash ....... honda/nissan uses ngk plugs sumitomo plug wires and a tec cap and rotor .... ngk plug wires are also nice and high quality ....
06-10-2005, 06:54 AM
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Cap and rotor, haven't changed them out since I bought my car 2 years ago. OEM Honda.
Ignition wires, 50k. OEM Honda.
Spark plugs, 15k. NGK V-Power.
Ignition wires, 50k. OEM Honda.
Spark plugs, 15k. NGK V-Power.
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