 Spark plugs, What kind? |
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 Nov 9, 2008 - 10:12 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%)  |
So sometime later this week, I'm going to try to find some time before sundown to replace my spark plugs. What I want to know is what spark plugs would be ideal for daily usage. I guess something that's the best bang for the buck. The plugs should be gapped to 0.043" (1.1MM) according to the sticky, correct?
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Nov 10, 2008 - 4:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
More expensive plugs don't always mean they perform better... just have better life. Basically, you should get Denso or NGKs... the tier (platnum, iridium, V power, etc.) is up to you and your budget. They all do pretty much the same thing.
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Nov 10, 2008 - 5:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I use bosch platinum +4, i heard good things about them. I like them alot, no complaints. I see on here though alot of people "prefer" NGK or denso, w/e floats your boat really.
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Nov 10, 2008 - 5:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
NGK Iridiums FTMFW.
I've also got a set of Bosch Platinum in fair shape if you want em. IIRC they're still in the garage. -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Nov 10, 2008 - 8:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (Kwanza26 @ Nov 10, 2008 - 4:54 PM) More expensive plugs don't always mean they perform better... just have better life. Basically, you should get Denso or NGKs... the tier (platnum, iridium, V power, etc.) is up to you and your budget. They all do pretty much the same thing. I'm not too worried about quality:price ratio. Hell, I'm running $2 (x6) NGK 6097 in the 1JZ as those are favored for the car. I just wanted to see what is recommend for the 5SFE like NGK #### or Bosch _____. Will the 6097s work fine in the 5S? -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 27, '07 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (75%) |
NGK's are what i've had the best performance and reliability with.
I had Bosch in and they just didn't do as well. Put NGK Iridium back in and it helped out alot. Therefore I recommend NGK Iridium. |
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Nov 11, 2008 - 12:33 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
You know what spark plugs I wanna try its those pulstar ones I wonder if their worth the money. They're the new hype in spark plugs.
http://www.pulstar.com/ Edit: Forgot to add they do have some for our cars too. This post has been edited by Remy: Nov 11, 2008 - 12:34 AM -------------------- "To Protect And To Serve The Wealthy" -POLICE
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Nov 11, 2008 - 4:02 AM
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Does the Pulstar actually work so good as told? I read an article about these, which were discussed as the "revolutonary new plugs" which gave you more hp, better economics and so on.
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Nov 11, 2008 - 9:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (NgoFcukinWay @ Nov 10, 2008 - 9:02 PM) I'm not too worried about quality:price ratio. Bosch Platnium @ My House = Free  Beat that  I only changed em' because i accumulated store credit, they didn't go out or anything. But i had nothing else to blow $40 on at the time. 
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Nov 11, 2008 - 10:59 AM
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QUOTE (AnaXyd @ Nov 11, 2008 - 3:02 AM) Does the Pulstar actually work so good as told? I read an article about these, which were discussed as the "revolutonary new plugs" which gave you more hp, better economics and so on. Read Here.  http://www.importtuner.com/powerpages/impp...ulse_plugs.html -------------------- "To Protect And To Serve The Wealthy" -POLICE
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Nov 11, 2008 - 12:09 PM
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QUOTE (D-Man @ Nov 11, 2008 - 10:26 AM) QUOTE (NgoFcukinWay @ Nov 10, 2008 - 9:02 PM) I'm not too worried about quality:price ratio. Bosch Platnium @ My House = Free Beat that I only changed em' because i accumulated store credit, they didn't go out or anything. But i had nothing else to blow $40 on at the time. I think that Alex is trying to say he's not worried abo0ut the price so he wants to get new plugs so he'll have that much longer to go before he needs to change again [Nice offer tho]. Plus Alex is an NGK man like myself
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Nov 11, 2008 - 12:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Is it true that if you break the irridum out of the plugs, and throw it at glass it'll instantly shatter?
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Nov 11, 2008 - 12:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
it's the porcelin jacket from what I'm told but IDFK. I do know that there was a half a spark plug in my old Celica one of the times it was broken into.
-------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Nov 11, 2008 - 12:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 1:21 PM) it's the porcelin jacket from what I'm told but IDFK. I do know that there was a half a spark plug in my old Celica one of the times it was broken into. Sweet. Sense you know what it's like to have a window broken and sh!t gyanked, then i think i've found my victim.  But then if i did, you might intentionally my head off  Intentional my head off joke reference This post has been edited by D-Man: Nov 11, 2008 - 12:25 PM -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Nov 11, 2008 - 12:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
Intentionally WHAT your head off?!? Man - what have you been smoking today - that's the third time today
-------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Nov 11, 2008 - 4:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 12:09 PM) I think that Alex is trying to say he's not worried abo0ut the price so he wants to get new plugs so he'll have that much longer to go before he needs to change again [Nice offer tho]. Plus Alex is an NGK man like myself Bingo! So far that's 2 for NGK Iridiums. Anyone else tried other plugs and have been happy with'em? -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
1993.5 Toyota Supra ....with stuff.... ....sorta broken.... 1998 Toyota Celica ....this one, too, has stuff.... ....broken....yeah...definitely broken.... |
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Nov 11, 2008 - 5:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Well i'm throwing these at someone then... I suppose i can wait for Jehovah Witness'...
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Nov 11, 2008 - 7:06 PM
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QUOTE (Remy @ Nov 11, 2008 - 10:59 AM) QUOTE (AnaXyd @ Nov 11, 2008 - 3:02 AM) Does the Pulstar actually work so good as told? I read an article about these, which were discussed as the "revolutonary new plugs" which gave you more hp, better economics and so on. Read Here. http://www.importtuner.com/powerpages/impp...ulse_plugs.html About the Pulstar Spark Plugs HMM well let tell you i was expecting some gains in hp like maybe 5 horses or so, i was asking for more than i would get. I paid $110 from pepboys. So they price out at about $25 each plug. Expensive right!! hell yea they were. I noticed a little gain but nothing to be like wow these plugs are the best. I can get like 29mpg on the in city driving when i keep it under 2500 rpm's so they are fuel economic. I'll just have to see how long they will last me. But next time there is no way im spending that much again for plugs. Just going to go with the best ngk plugs and leave it at that... -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
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