All right you Honda tweekers, I need advice on new plugs for the Civic. The Honda dealer quotes $25.50/each for the standard NGK PFR6L. On the web, I see listings for plugs made by Bosch, Denso, NGK & others. Some are platinum, some iridium, etc. The plugs I'm most tempted to grab are the ones off the OPAK racing (Spoon Sports) web site. This particular plus is something of a mystery. There is no brand name listed, but the price ($26/ea.), is certainly in line with the dealers pricing. I should also mention my car is a summer/track vehicle only. I typically run 4-8 road-racing events each year. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

Use the stock NGK plat plugs.

 

I really appreciate the reply. Unfortunately, I'm looking for more info about all the options. Even looking to see if any of these brands re-label parts to look like something special (ie the Spoon Sports plug). I a freakin (annoying) engineer, so I don't do as well with "buy this one" as most people. Thanks a lot, though. If you have reasons or better yet experience with why the factory NGK plug is best, I'd love to hear it if you can spare some more e-mail time. MC

 

what's wrong with NGK BKR6-e11's from your local parts store? $2 each. you really can't beat it.

honda swtiched to the platinum plug for the 99-00 b16a as oem, but the copper plug still works fine. the platinum one just has a longer service interval.

 

You probably want a little colder plug, if it is only a track car. I am not sure what is done to the motor, But I would use 7 or 8 heat range. NGk BKR7E is a great plug, plus they are only like 15 bucks for the set. The spoon Iridium plugs will work great. If you have the money go with those.

 

get tha iridium ones.

 

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Same here.

If you want the OEM plug, go down to AutoZone or whatever and get the NGK standards. They're about $1-$2 a peice. Denso also makes a plug comparable to the NGK, and I'm running them now. Take the plug out of your car in the parking lot at the store, and you'll see the numbers on the plugs will be identical (if it has the stock plugs in there now).

If you want a performance plug (which won't do much on a stock engine) go with the irridiums ($12-$15 at AZ). They have the lowest resistance of any plug. Platinum is worthless; it's a material that has durability, but horrible conductivity. They're fine if you want to run a plug for 100K without changing them, but suck for performance (so you'll want to stay away from Bosch).

I've heard some good things about the V-powers, but don't have personal experience with them. I'm assuming the spoons are a rebadged OEM or Denso, since all they're parts are that way. Do you know the number on it? That way you could match it up and get a better idea.