Is this a difficult procedure or is it something a do-it-yourselfer w/ his head screwed on straight can do?

 

very simple.. if you can operate a torque wrench, you can do this..

 

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Shouldn't be a problem d00d. Just don't overtighten the plugs, and make sure you have a sparkplug socket so you don't drop em.

If you have any ?/prolems feel free to ask.

 

http://www.hogens.com/car/defa...x.php

 

Thanks alot, appreciate it

 

what kind of plugs is everyone using? im using bosch platinum 4's

 

sparkplugs can be annoying i mean i had to remove my entire engine and tranny just to get to them i realized its alot faster to just get a new car when its time to change the plugs.

 

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I went w/NGK coppers.

I ran the bosch +4's in my Prelude and it ran like absolute ***..

I have not tried them in my R though.

 

[QUOTE=clownsrnotevil]sparkplugs can be annoying i mean i had to remove my entire engine and tranny just to get to them i realized its alot faster to just get a new car when its time to change the plugs.

WTF Are u serious? on me if u r j/k.

 

So checking end gap doesn't come into play when installing new plugs?

 

i think my car had ngk platinums when i bought it and i when i put in the bosch's it felt like it had a little better throttle response

 

Always check gap before installing new plugs.

 

yes, it is very simple.

one tip though: a little dab of antiseize on the plugs threads makes life much easier when you remove them next time. a few years ago, my sister bought a civic, and i figured i'd give it a tuneup. 3 plugs came out fine, but one was seized into the head. i had to use a 1/2 breaker bar, slowly working back and forth, to remove the plug. then i had to retap the plug hole, and get the aluminum shavings out of the cylinder. ever since that i have been using antiseize on the plugs. i highly recommend it.

 

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Any particular tools needed to do this?

 

ngk

 

feeler gauge is a must to get the correct gap, other than that pliers to adjust the gap has worked for me.

 

I heard cars dont need sparkplugs and that you can stick gum in there and it will run the same

 

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So when I go to Acura and get the stock plugs the end gap will have to be adjusted, correct?

 

Special note...

Make sure the engine is Cold.

You do not want to change spark plugs on a hot engine. You can risk stripping the threads out. (aluminum expands differently than the steel spark plug)

 

umm no you need to remove the oil pan first the gap size is on bottom of pan i belive they did that because of gap theft

 

also if car is hot you may not want to touch engine because hot engines can burn you

 

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How much more of a flamer can you be? Go play in traffic and quit ruining legitimate discussions

 

stock ngk platinum plugs are pre-gapped, but you can recheck them woth feeler gauge (buy it at any autostore). i also apply anti seize to the first threads of spark plug so it turns easier and doesn't seize. and i apply dielectric greese to the end of spark plug wire (that goes over spark plug).

 

Thanks, how about these EF1 modified spark plugs that tweakmeister talks about on his site. These are claimed to increase hp over stock, any truth behind this?

 

you can loose hp with worn out spark plugs, other than that its just a spark plug. for nearly stock car i'd got with stock sparl plugs, unless ef1 are same specs and as reliable and better priced..

for better pricing on stock plugs.. contact len or maybe your local auto store.. i've been quoted from 60-80 per set at some acura dealerships.