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02-25-2005, 11:33 AM

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plug wires/plugs....bosch vs. ngk?

allright, i got a few questions...
first, right now im just looking to replace my plug wires...will any plug wires from like auto zone work?

second..if i decide to get some ngk blues...will they work well with the bosch platinums/double platinums? or jus get some ngks to go with it?

last..i need new spark plugs TODAY...will bosch platinums work fine with OEM wires and stuff?

sorry for the questions...not really an electrical guy. all advice is welcome!

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02-25-2005, 11:43 AM

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Re: plug wires/plugs....bosch vs. ngk? (mountaindewguy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mountaindewguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">allright, i got a few questions...
first, right now im just looking to replace my plug wires...will any plug wires from like auto zone work?
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They will, but not very well at all. Get OEM.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mountaindewguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
second..if i decide to get some ngk blues...will they work well with the bosch platinums/double platinums? or jus get some ngks to go with it?

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Platinum plugs suck in a Honda. Use NGK or Denso.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mountaindewguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

last..i need new spark plugs TODAY...will bosch platinums work fine with OEM wires and stuff? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Again, they'll work, but not the best. OEM: NGK or Denso. You can get them at any parts store for about $1 each. The irridiums are around $12, but if you're stock, they're not worth it.

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02-25-2005, 11:48 AM

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Re: plug wires/plugs....bosch vs. ngk? (EX_AutoXer)

I use Denso plugs and they are great. Cheap and work well with my car. They are also good for OEM wires.

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02-25-2005, 11:51 AM

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I use NGK blues and OEM NGK plugs.

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02-25-2005, 11:56 AM

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I would go with Magnecor or OEM wires. For Magnecor, PM this guy:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=987161

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02-25-2005, 06:59 PM

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so, which are the stock plugs? the standard ngk's, or the "v-power" ones? will the v-power work? i think they're the only ones sold around here...

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02-25-2005, 07:13 PM

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Re: (mountaindewguy)

i got the NGK v-power they seem to run great

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02-25-2005, 07:26 PM

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Re: (thrty8street)

which plug wires are oem? how will i know if i have the right brand?

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02-25-2005, 07:29 PM

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Re: (mountaindewguy)

i have the bosch platinum 2's from autozone and i think there fine.

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02-25-2005, 07:35 PM

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Bosch platnuim plugs suck. Im either OEM NGK or the Vpowers

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02-25-2005, 07:46 PM

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Re: (JDMlyfestyle)

platinums

i have had the electrodes break of on me twice and i wouldn't trust any plug that says it pre-gapped. all you got to do is drop one and your gap is way off.

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02-25-2005, 08:28 PM

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i prefer NGK myself

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02-25-2005, 08:37 PM

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Re: plug wires/plugs....bosch vs. ngk? (mountaindewguy)

ngk all the way, bosch does not make a single good quality product just go with what honda itself uses ngk

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02-25-2005, 08:43 PM

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02-25-2005, 08:44 PM

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Re: (mountaindewguy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mountaindewguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">which plug wires are oem? how will i know if i have the right brand?</TD></TR></TABLE>

OEM wires are the ones you buy from Honda. They are very good wires. I tried the Autozone wires, they were crap, the ends pulled off of them after I removed them a couple times to check the plugs. If your ignition is stock, I'd use Honda wires.

I've heard you shouldn't use Bosch plugs in a Honda. I used a set for a few months and they were fine, but now I use another brand.

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02-25-2005, 09:06 PM

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Re: (rmcdaniels)

hey thanks guys. i think i'll pick up the v-powers tomorrow.....any idea how much the oem wires cost?

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02-25-2005, 09:36 PM

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Re: (specv5150)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by specv5150 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Do auto stores carry OEM wires....?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, they don't.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rmcdaniels »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I've heard you shouldn't use Bosch plugs in a Honda. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You can use them, they won't harm the engine, but Honda makes the best ignition components for their own engines. NGK and Denso give the best performance in a Honda motor.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jspresso »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bosch does not make a single good quality product </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's not true. Bosch makes fantastic products, and is the OEM supplier for every German manufacturer. The problem is that their products aren't optimized for a small Honda motor.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baseballinmyass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i wouldn't trust any plug that says it pre-gapped. all you got to do is drop one and your gap is way off.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That doesn't sound like a manufacturers problem to me

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02-25-2005, 09:40 PM

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Re: plug wires/plugs....bosch vs. ngk? (mountaindewguy)

OEM is king. Some of the fastest race hondas use OEM. Go figure

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02-26-2005, 04:23 AM

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That doesn't sound like a manufacturers problem to me

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all it takes is the guy in the warehouse (or the parts store) to drop a one of these your only talking about a few thousands. do you ever gap your own plugs? i would say that on average every time i do a set, 3 out of 4 of the are fine, but the last one is way off. every time. now imagine you got one of them bosch +4 platinum deals, how do you even measure the gap on that? let alone set it right.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baseballinmyass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
all it takes is the guy in the warehouse (or the parts store) to drop a one of these your only talking about a few thousands. do you ever gap your own plugs? i would say that on average every time i do a set, 3 out of 4 of the are fine, but the last one is way off. every time. now imagine you got one of them bosch +4 platinum deals, how do you even measure the gap on that? let alone set it right.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I relise what you're saying, I was just being sarcastic. I always gap my plugs, and check the 'pre-gapped' ones; and for the most part, they were usually fine.

It's been about 5 years since I've had German car, so I haven't bought a Bosch plug in a while; but I know many who have, and don't even bother checking the gap and are fine. I know what you're getting at though.

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02-26-2005, 09:02 AM

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NGK V-Power.

Gapped 1.1 mm.

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02-26-2005, 05:10 PM

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i have a question since we are kind of mentioning autozone. I needed a fuel filter and bought one there. I dont know who makes it but should i return it(its not on yet) and get OEM or is this one fine. Thanks

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It's probably fine...did it come with new metal washers for the line connections ?

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by alotawatts »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's probably fine...did it come with new metal washers for the line connections ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea it has the washers

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