spark plugs

[accordboy00]

According to my maintanance manual, I should have replaced my spark plugs 10,000 miles ago. The dealer will do it during the major service, but you pay close to $300 for a bunch of ish that can either be done yourself, or done cheaper elsewhere. Anyways, since I'm gonna change plugs, should I invest in performance plugs, or wait until after i/h/e? Will they make a difference? Are they woth the money?

Also, can plugs be easily changed yourself, Or should I pay some guy to do it for me?:confused:

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Change the plugs yourself if you have a torque wrench. The dealer will want about $30 labor to install them (I just asked). If you're not going to run stock plugs, I'd go with iridium's, but they'll run you around $50 or so for the set. Otherwise, just run NGK stock plugs.

[HoOn]

Is it worth upgrading my Platinum spark plugs to Iridiums?

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by catral
Is it worth upgrading my Platinum spark plugs to Iridiums?


When its time to replace them, then do it..

[accordboy00]

are there any kinds of noticable gains from iridiums, esp since my ride is still stock?

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by accordboy00
are there any kinds of noticable gains from iridiums, esp since my ride is still stock?

That has been debated for a long time. Some say yes, some say no, but I say just try it and see for yourself. $55 isn't too much, and they should last for a fairly long time. From what I've heard, they should help a little... I'll let you know after I put mine in tomorrow (though I can't drive hard b/c I will be breaking in a new clutch too).

[accordboy00]

sweet, let me know:|

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by accordboy00
are there any kinds of noticable gains from iridiums, esp since my ride is still stock?

i don't think you will notice anything unless you upgraded your fuel system like a new rail, and a new fpr. if u are still stock you might notice better threttle response not any other gains.

[accordboy00]

By throttle respose, do you mean that my ride will respond better to the gas pedal or downshift easier. I wouldnt mind if my tranny wasn't so hard to make downshift. Keep in mind I'm no longer manually shifting since yall say it'll powder my tranny.:o

What do you mean by a new rail and fpr? What will they do?

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by accordboy00


What do you mean by a new rail and fpr? What will they do?

They will enhance your fuel delivery. Not really necessary unless you decide to seriously mod your car.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by accordboy00
sweet, let me know:|

I just put them in. It eliminated the damn hesitation I've been getting at around 2k RPMs. I also just got my ACT clutch put in, so I had to drive like a granny. I feel like an amateur --since the clutch grabs close to the floor, I'm not used to driving it, and I really have to think about it.

After I put 3-500 miles on my car with the new clutch, I'll push it harder to see if I can notice a difference. The only thing I'm expecting is better throttle response though.

[accordboy00]

with your experience, would you recommend I pop the 60 bucks for iridiums?

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by accordboy00
with your experience, would you recommend I pop the 60 bucks for iridiums?

I can't say for sure until I can break in my clutch and hammer on my car, but in my opinion, every little bit helps. What do you have to lose besides a couple of bucks? I'd go for it.

[accordboy00]

youve got a point there, buddy.

Will do asap.:yes:

[onebad90accord]

I think that plugs do help with more fuel...more fuel with a bigger spark with more o2 means more power!!

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[93chromeacc]

I have Bosch Platinums and they are great in my car. I changed them myself...no biggy, but u can get it done at any oil change place for cheap

[accordboy00]

Looks like the verdict is go for it. Guess I will