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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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i have a jdm gsr in a 00 si what kinda of plugs and wires do u guys suggest? im going all motor. I was thinkin the spoon wires but i dunno how good the plugs are. also i have a question on my 90 cb7 sohc....what kinda of plugs wires last the longest. its a daily driver waiting for a swap
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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Both NGK....
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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what heat range?
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Stock wires and NGK's.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL_Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Both NGK.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

</TD></TR></TABLE>ngk all the way, i run a 7 series, with my "r" motor, but you might not need ot go that high, you could use the 6 series and be ok.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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thanks for the help guyz i prolly go wit 7s
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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Dunno if it matters, but I ran NGK's in my teg, bimmer my boy's prelude. Ran/run NGK plugs with Bosch wires from Autozone in my gf's ex-91 hb and her current 98 Ex. Seem to run fine if not better.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL_Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Both NGK.... </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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I personally run stock NGK's and 8mm MSD wires....never had a problem
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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stock wires and denso iridiums.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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y is everybody on stock wires i was gonan get nology or spoon...stock wires r not that great
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 12:30 AM
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good for 9 sec all motor with stock ignition
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 12:58 AM
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I dunno...

I used to think NGK plugs were the way to go, but I've been doing this Honda gig for a while now, and all I can tell you is NGK spark plugs suck ***! I've gone back to (gulp) Champion spark plugs, and they rock - always have, always will. So, thats's my recommendation on plugs. I run #318 Copper Plus (RC12MC4) plugs - 79-cents each on sale. Put 'em in and forget 'em...

On wires, choose your poison. Magnecor is the best wire, but they have the worst holders. Then, there's all the rest - so take your pick. The name of this game is make them as cheap as possible and hope nobody knows the difference. To this end, NGK is as good as any...

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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 02:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SikCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y is everybody on stock wires i was gonan get nology or spoon...stock wires r not that great</TD></TR></TABLE>It's just that you won't really see any gains from just wires. So it's a waste of money on a near stock engine.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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Yup. If the fastest all motor honda doesn't prove/say anything..
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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Stock plugs and wires for the GSR.

Also run Bosch on German or European cars. run NGK's on Japanese cars. I've known many people who've ran Bosch plugs and or wires because they couldn't get NGK's and they were buying NGKs shortly after because their car didn't run right.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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believe it or not, stock Honda ignition stuff is really good. Leave them alone unless you are running some big coil or ignition or something. NGK is a good alternative to the stock wires.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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i'm running ngk platinums PFR6G spark plugs and ngk wires
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SikCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y is everybody on stock wires i was gonan get nology or spoon...stock wires r not that great</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually stock wires have been proven to lay down more power and more consistent spark than brand new NGK wires.

I wish I had that chart to post up where some old cristy-*** looking 1990ish stock Honda wires laid down more power than brand new NGK Blue wires on a first-gen B16A.

Stock wires are also NOT NGK. Most are Sumitomo.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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I heard its better to stick with stock wires if you are going to purchase NGK blues! which i regret buying, now im back with stock which im happy, a bit quieter with the same performance.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 09:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SikCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y is everybody on stock wires i was gonan get nology or spoon...stock wires r not that great</TD></TR></TABLE>

can you prove it?
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrHeeltoe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">believe it or not, stock Honda ignition stuff is really good. Leave them alone unless you are running some big coil or ignition or something. NGK is a good alternative to the stock wires.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Marcus does know his stuff, I changed mine cause they were so old.....
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SikCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y is everybody on stock wires i was gonan get nology or spoon...stock wires r not that great</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why would you need increased spark anyway on a stock motor (Header, intake and exhaust don't warrant a change.

Some heavily boosted guys are running stock adndoing just fine.

The different ignition is another one of those import myths.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL_Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Both NGK.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

always
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