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Old 06-30-2008, 11:15 AM
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Hey everyone I am asking around on several boards for some feedback and recommendations regarding spark plugs. I would love to make this a Poll, but I am really just wondering which brand everyone prefers and why (Bosch, Champion, Denso, NGK, Pulstar etc). Thanks!
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Bosch & NGK have never done me wrong.
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Peep the E3's.
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just normal regular everyday ngk's. you wont notice a difference getting expensive plug.
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yeah i always just go with NGK... they arent spendy and like gambit said, you arent going to notice a difference...
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NGK's... ive herd that they are oem with hondaS? im not sure.. my jdm b16 came with hks..idk if they were aftermarket or came with the motor in japan..
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i always go with the Bosch

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denso or ngk copper
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cant go wrong with ngk!
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Well if you go with the platinum or iridium ones they last for 100k miles.

Besides all the twin cam Honda engines come from the factory with platinums.

So if your engine came stock with them, I wouldn't step down to the regular non-platinums.

Plus you have to replace those (regular units) every year, so I don't think you really save any money.

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bosch platinum +4!!
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NGK or Denso hands down.

Denso is the OE plug IIRC.

Expensive plugs tend to last longer.
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Thanks guys it seems like I am starting to see some consensus here. Thanks, and keep it coming!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maal15 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks, and keep it coming!</TD></TR></TABLE>


Personally, I prefer copper-core plugs!

They work the best, but you gotta change 'em out more often - 15K is about right in my experience...

My pick: Champion Copper Plus RC12MC4 aka MFR#: 318
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ngk bkr7e-11
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ngk copper FTMFW...
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I use NGK iridium plugs
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I have NGKs in my cars, and Densos in the engine I'm swapping in. Someone said to stay away from Bosch, not sure why though. NGKs are cheap enough though, and I think they are OE equipment.
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Go OEM (NGK).
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NGK all the way
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Looks like imma have to switch to NGK, Whats the diff. with Copper & Iridium besides material wise.
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NGK here! From my understanding of materials wise. Iridium is supposed to last longer then copper. But iridium doesn't conduct as well as copper. It's really just for longevity wise like if you're too lazy to change your plugs every so often.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SinsEvil666 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks like imma have to switch to NGK, Whats the diff. with Copper & Iridium besides material wise.</TD></TR></TABLE>

iridium is much more expensive, just for the record. also, iridium is really good for spark plugs and is used for helicopters too!
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NGKs. Stock plugs.

Civic plugs listed below:

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go NGK


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