Spark Plugs for my b16a2, any suggestions????
07-07-2003, 06:42 PM
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Spark Plugs for my b16a2, any suggestions????
I realize there isn't much of a difference between them all but I've always been one to spend a little more for something that "might" be better. So my question is does anyone have any preferance on plugs? I filled up with 76 the other day instead of Cheveron and I think I fouled one so might as well change them out.
While I've got your attention, what about plug wires? Was thinking of just sticking with good ol Accel since they have always been good to me in other cars.
While I've got your attention, what about plug wires? Was thinking of just sticking with good ol Accel since they have always been good to me in other cars.
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Re: (ek4ek9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek4ek9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">read this b4 changing spark plug cable
here's the link
http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...=8680
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it'd help if that link worked meng
here's the link
http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...=8680
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it'd help if that link worked meng
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07-07-2003, 07:26 PM
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Re: (ek4ek9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek4ek9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...=8680
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i am also interested in seeing what this link says.
http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...=8680
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i am also interested in seeing what this link says.
07-07-2003, 07:29 PM
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Re: (granada_sun)
DO NOT....I REPEAT DO NOT run bosch plugs in your honda or any other honda...it will be a waste of your money b/c the car will run like ****.....NGK all the way......
07-07-2003, 07:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by granada_sun »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bosch plat 4's....theyre $5/ea. but worth it IMO. 
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07-07-2003, 07:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ReaL JDM Eg6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> N G K </TD></TR></TABLE>
sorry my finger keeps gettin' stuck...haha
sorry my finger keeps gettin' stuck...haha
07-07-2003, 07:34 PM
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NGK gets my vote, this needs to be a poll, NGK would be winning by a mile. Bosch are like PepBoys "top of the line" products. Might as well search around for some APC spark plugs.
I didn't know spark plugs offered hp gains, at least noticeable gains, but I guess every gain is notcible on a dyno. What car is being dyno in that example???
btw, someone needs to edit rather than "post-whoring"
edit: nevermind, i re-read, all motor d16 .............. see it's not so hard to edit
I didn't know spark plugs offered hp gains, at least noticeable gains, but I guess every gain is notcible on a dyno. What car is being dyno in that example???
btw, someone needs to edit rather than "post-whoring"
edit: nevermind, i re-read, all motor d16 .............. see it's not so hard to edit
07-07-2003, 07:36 PM
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Re: (99D16VTECCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99D16VTECCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DO NOT....I REPEAT DO NOT run bosch plugs in your honda or any other honda...it will be a waste of your money b/c the car will run like ****.....NGK all the way......</TD></TR></TABLE>
dude ive been running boschs in my car for 3 months with no problems whatsoever.....why the nonsense?? I mean i realize NGK are stock plugs for hondas, but whats so bad about bosch?? i need the proof before i jump on the bandwagon...
dude ive been running boschs in my car for 3 months with no problems whatsoever.....why the nonsense?? I mean i realize NGK are stock plugs for hondas, but whats so bad about bosch?? i need the proof before i jump on the bandwagon...
07-07-2003, 07:38 PM
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when i put bosch.....the name alone should scare you.....in my car it ran like **** ran over twice by a cement truck and once by a trash truck...that's just my opinion.....if the car ran good with bosch in it they would have put it in there when they built the car.....
07-07-2003, 07:44 PM
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Re: (99D16VTECCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99D16VTECCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when i put bosch.....the name alone should scare you.....in my car it ran like **** ran over twice by a cement truck and once by a trash truck...that's just my opinion.....if the car ran good with bosch in it they would have put it in there when they built the car.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
not necessarily meng, i mean bosch is american...ngk is japanese......now that i think about it that should be more than enough reason right there...
but ill stick with them til they burn out......*Crosses fingers*
*edit*- i mean if theres something about bosch's that will smoke my engine, ill change em....i'd just like to see the proof..
not necessarily meng, i mean bosch is american...ngk is japanese......now that i think about it that should be more than enough reason right there...
but ill stick with them til they burn out......*Crosses fingers*
*edit*- i mean if theres something about bosch's that will smoke my engine, ill change em....i'd just like to see the proof..
07-07-2003, 08:25 PM
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Re: (99D16VTECCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99D16VTECCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when i put bosch.....the name alone should scare you.....in my car it ran like **** ran over twice by a cement truck and once by a trash truck...that's just my opinion.....if the car ran good with bosch in it they would have put it in there when they built the car.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
your such a tool....
your such a tool....
07-07-2003, 08:33 PM
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its up to you man i say NGK all the way ..look at the difference on the tip itself i tried bosch once and they were great for about a month after that eeH they burn out ..i say just keep a set around as spare plugs just incase you need them ...then swapem for the ngks when u get the flow ..etcetc...peaz..
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Re: (99D16VTECCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99D16VTECCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DO NOT....I REPEAT DO NOT run bosch plugs in your honda or any other honda...it will be a waste of your money b/c the car will run like ****.....NGK all the way......</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's right, don't get P+4's. My cars did not run like ****, but kept throwing cylinder misfire codes. It threw those codes on a stock civic lx engine, integra ls engine, and an accord v6 engine. I replaced the rotor, cap and plugs on all of them, and it still threw codes. When I changed them back to the stock NGK's, BAM! it wasn't throwing any more codes. I know the car wasn't running like ****, or detonating, or what not, but it was throwing codes because of those plugs. So imho, bosch platinum +4s suck a$$.
That's right, don't get P+4's. My cars did not run like ****, but kept throwing cylinder misfire codes. It threw those codes on a stock civic lx engine, integra ls engine, and an accord v6 engine. I replaced the rotor, cap and plugs on all of them, and it still threw codes. When I changed them back to the stock NGK's, BAM! it wasn't throwing any more codes. I know the car wasn't running like ****, or detonating, or what not, but it was throwing codes because of those plugs. So imho, bosch platinum +4s suck a$$.
07-07-2003, 08:40 PM
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That's right, don't get P+4's. My cars did not run like ****, but kept throwing cylinder misfire codes. It threw those codes on a stock civic lx engine, integra ls engine, and an accord v6 engine. I replaced the rotor, cap and plugs on all of them, and it still threw codes. When I changed them back to the stock NGK's, BAM! it wasn't throwing any more codes. I know the car wasn't running like ****, or detonating, or what not, but it was throwing codes because of those plugs. So imho, bosch platinum +4s suck a$$.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dunno man, 3 months not a code or sign of slumpage yet.....
That's right, don't get P+4's. My cars did not run like ****, but kept throwing cylinder misfire codes. It threw those codes on a stock civic lx engine, integra ls engine, and an accord v6 engine. I replaced the rotor, cap and plugs on all of them, and it still threw codes. When I changed them back to the stock NGK's, BAM! it wasn't throwing any more codes. I know the car wasn't running like ****, or detonating, or what not, but it was throwing codes because of those plugs. So imho, bosch platinum +4s suck a$$.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dunno man, 3 months not a code or sign of slumpage yet.....
07-07-2003, 08:46 PM
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Stock plugs are NGK laser cut platnium.... and there like 13 dollars each. The OEM route is still expensive, but its your car and you money.... so go for whatever you want.