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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Hey just. I searched the forums and couldn't find what I wanted to hear.

Which spark plugs would you put in your car for power?

Bosch: Platinum +2,+4 or the new Fusion (iridium, 4 tip)
NGK or Denso.

And what material would you use?
Platinum or Iridium

I heard Iridium is the way to go. You produce more power.

I had Bosch +4 for the RSX and it was great. I had Bosch +2 for the Accord LX, and really good. I had Bosch platinum for the Accord EX and it was ok. I'm thinking towards Bosch, what do you guys think?
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The-Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey just. I searched the forums and couldn't find what I wanted to hear.

Which spark plugs would you put in your car for power?

Bosch: Platinum +2,+4 or the new Fusion (iridium, 4 tip)
NGK or Denso.

And what material would you use?
Platinum or Iridium

I heard Iridium is the way to go. You produce more power.

I had Bosch +4 for the RSX and it was great. I had Bosch +2 for the Accord LX, and really good. I had Bosch platinum for the Accord EX and it was ok. I'm thinking towards Bosch, what do you guys think?</TD></TR></TABLE>
ngk copper.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Default Re: Spark plugs: NGK, Denso, or Bosch and Platinum or Iridium (Bruce Banner)

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bosch in a honda??? ngk is the factory plug that the engine is designed to run on, and the bosch fusions are basicly iridium tipped platinum plugs, if you wanna get iridiums go ngk, but all you need is copper, or regular platinum.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I THINK THE IRIDIUM ONES PERFORM BETTER AND PRODUCE MORE POWER ..... AND YA BOSCH IS THE BEST
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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NGK all the way!
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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NGK !!! Thats what should be in a HONDA!!!!
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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NGK. Like the other guy said, thats what the car was made to run on. Bosch is the best for, I don't know, a Ford maybe.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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bosch is for german cars me thinks.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Oh yeah, German cars! Well, anything BUT a Honda.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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K NGK it is. Are NGK Iridium IX good? Or what NGK should I get?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The-Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">K NGK it is. Are NGK Iridium IX good? Or what NGK should I get?</TD></TR></TABLE>
NGK COPPER.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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if you really want to be a baller denso iridiums.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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NGK Iridiums. and one step colder - thats what I have done on both my cars.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bruce Banner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
NGK COPPER.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Copper why?

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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The-Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Copper why?

</TD></TR></TABLE>Offer the best combination of strength, ductility and conductivity
Sustain performance at higher temperatures
Excel in platability and solderability
Reduce wear
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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I know Copper is like the best, but doesn't copper melt at a lower temperature than the others? Nevermind that, How long will copper plugs last? I did some researching on Google and some sites said the copper can last up to 7000 miles only. Is it worth the money from Iridium?
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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My Honda hated Bosch Platinums. started harder and actually ran more rough. the NGK V-Power with .040" gap make it start nicer and feels like it has smoother acceleration.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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copper is not THE BEST. actually in todays market, it is far from the best. but for our accords, with a mostly stock engine, the NGK v-power copper plugs will work great because it is what it was designed for. i havent tried any other plugs, but like stated above, other people who have switched has reported decreased performance with more expensive plugs, such as platniums. if you really want to extract the most power possible from yoour motor and is willing to spend the money, i say to experiment with some NGK and denso iridums and platnium plugs.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Off the shelf NGK's for me. I've always used them and will continue to. Even in my talon, i just used one heat range colder after mods, did the job. Cheap too.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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NGK V-Power all the way, the H22 loves it!!! loves it like silk
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks guys for the input. I'm leaning towards NGK iridium IX. What will be the difference if I switch from a platinum to a iridium? Not much? Little?
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The-Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks guys for the input. I'm leaning towards NGK iridium IX. What will be the difference if I switch from a platinum to a iridium? Not much? Little?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you have a turbo?
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Nope.
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My experience with Bosch wasn't good.....NGK V power
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Hmmm..... I guess I'll go NGK!!! Iridium IX here I come. Unless V-Power is better? Is it?
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