 What are good plug and wires to get? |
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 Apr 11, 2004 - 9:23 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 4, '04 From West Salem, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I am rebuilding a 95 ST 1.8L Automatic. It has been sitting for about two years, but I think she is going to be ready to go by the end of next month. I am looking to do a complete tune-up. I am not looking to spend a lot of money. Also, would I get decent gains of a CAI? I know on my eclipse it is OK. Some cars react to parts differently. Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Apr 11, 2004 - 9:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
NGK
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Apr 11, 2004 - 11:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '03 From FRANKFORT,KENTUCKY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I second the NGK. They won't cost you alot either. Stay way from bosch,they run too hot in our cars.
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Apr 11, 2004 - 11:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '03 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I agree NGK all the way....
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Apr 12, 2004 - 10:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From West Salem, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
where can I pick those up at? Does ngk make wires as well? How much do those usually run?
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Apr 12, 2004 - 10:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Just go to any old parts store. Ask for whatever you need. They'll probably have a couple different brands to select from.
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Apr 12, 2004 - 11:31 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
stock
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Apr 12, 2004 - 11:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You'd see more gains out of the CAI than you would with plugs & wires. As Kuya said, stock would probably be fine, but if you're really uppity about upgrading stuff, i'd go for the NGK plugs and whichever wires you can score locally & cheap style. I would suggest you change the trans fluid, replace air filter, change oil, etc.. do basic maintenance and she should be running brand new. |
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Apr 12, 2004 - 12:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I dont think he's looking for gains with the plugs and wires...just a tune up. He can get NGK OEM plugs.
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Apr 12, 2004 - 12:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Like Super said, the stock plugs are in fact NGK. |
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Apr 12, 2004 - 8:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
wouldnt the stock plugs be denso.... considering they make all the other electrical crap on the car?
For plugs and wires, go NGK, or Denso. Dont get any special plugs or anything, no need... The plugs should run about $1.99 each or less. |
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Apr 12, 2004 - 10:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 9, '02 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
When I needed to change my plugs I asked for stock and was given NGK ones so...
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Apr 12, 2004 - 11:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just go with OE type NGK wires and plugs. No need for anything special there.
On intakes....expect a good cold air intake to deliver gains between 3 and 8hp peak (depends greatly on other mods...i.e. exhaust). Torque will be where the big gain is. I've seen as much as 13ft-lbs from an intake on that motor. A shorty intake won't give you anything, in fact you'll probably lose power in hot weather. |
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Apr 13, 2004 - 11:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
if you ask for stock plugs from kragens or something then they will give you NGK's, because all of em are either stupid or drive honda's (dont know which one is worse) Stock plugs are made by Denso. Why would toyota contract out every other piece of electrical components to denso then use NGK plugs?
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Apr 13, 2004 - 12:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Some came with nippon densos some came with NGK...to my understanding.
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Apr 13, 2004 - 12:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Actually, both are stock. Celica's come with either denso or NGK plugs out from the factory. Mine came with NGK plugs. And yes, I am the original owner of my car. This is straight from the owner's manual: Spark plug type: 7A-FE engine NIPPONDENSO K16R-U NGK BKR5EYA 5S-FE engine NIPPONDENSO PK20R11 NGK BKR6EP-11 And there's nothing wrong with driving a Honda. This post has been edited by kuya1284: Apr 13, 2004 - 12:26 PM |
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Apr 13, 2004 - 12:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
We posted basically the same thing at the same time.
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Apr 14, 2004 - 12:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '03 From Miami,FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so its not good to get msd wires?
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Apr 14, 2004 - 1:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
its not that its bad, its just a waste of money, because they wont do a thing for you.
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Apr 14, 2004 - 11:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From West Salem, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for all the good info. I am not really looking to turn it into a race machine or anything like that, but I figured a CAI would be a good cheap mod. So I should get a full one instead of a short-ram style....what is a good inexpensive longer one? I know I could "make" one, but I'd rather not. I have had to many bad experiences with ghetto intakes.
As far as the plugs go, NGK seems to be the way I should go. |
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