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04-05-2002, 10:10 AM

hey guys i was just wondering whether or not changing your spark plugs is supposed to make a difference or not. i put in my denso iridiums on monday. so far i have noticed it seems to run a little bit better but i was wondering if i should buy new spark plug wires too?? i realize i'm not really gonna gain like 10 hp or anything, but just in general will my car be running better with new wires too??

ebpda9 · 04-05-2002, 10:27 AM

yep usually when you change the sprk plugs you need to get new wires, new distributor cap and rotor. I don't think all the things above add power but helps for a better spark, burning more of the fuel.

P.S. Dist cap and rotor are the most overlooked parts in the ignition system.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 04-05-2002, 11:08 AM

You won't really gain too much power unless you install an ignition system. If you have stock wires, etc. now would probably be a good time to change them, since you have a 92.

04-05-2002, 11:33 AM

ya i guess 10 yrs is a little old for wires huh?

u guys recommend any particular brand or anything?

and about the distributor cap and rotor, where can i get those? do they sell aftermarket ones or not?

04-05-2002, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by Honda_Gurl
ya i guess 10 yrs is a little old for wires huh? u guys recommend any particular brand or anything?

and about the distributor cap and rotor, where can i get those? do they sell aftermarket ones or not?

I have NGK wires along with my NGK plugs, and no, you don't have to change the rotor, cap, and wires everytime you change the spark plugs.

I think the Honda service manual states that they should be changed at around 90,000 miles. I'd just buy the Honda rotor and cap, it'll be around 40 bucks for both.

04-08-2002, 11:49 AM

ok, so if i've got more than 90000 miles, i should change the rotor and cap? i'm thinkin so.

and another question, what kind of ignition system would u guys recommend? msd is what i hear but can someone explain the difference in systems.

sorry for all the questions but i sure do appreciate any help you can give me.

04-08-2002, 02:30 PM

yeah, I'd change the cap and rotor, along with the spark plug wires. I don't really have any experience with aftermarket ignition systems though, so I can't really answer your questions.

04-05-2002, 10:10 AM	#1
Honda_Gurl Posts: n/a	spark plugs question hey guys i was just wondering whether or not changing your spark plugs is supposed to make a difference or not. i put in my denso iridiums on monday. so far i have noticed it seems to run a little bit better but i was wondering if i should buy new spark plug wires too?? i realize i'm not really gonna gain like 10 hp or anything, but just in general will my car be running better with new wires too??

04-05-2002, 10:27 AM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	yep usually when you change the sprk plugs you need to get new wires, new distributor cap and rotor. I don't think all the things above add power but helps for a better spark, burning more of the fuel. P.S. Dist cap and rotor are the most overlooked parts in the ignition system. __________________

04-05-2002, 11:08 AM	#3
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 43 Posts: 11,142	You won't really gain too much power unless you install an ignition system. If you have stock wires, etc. now would probably be a good time to change them, since you have a 92. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

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04-05-2002, 11:33 AM	#4
Honda_Gurl Posts: n/a	ya i guess 10 yrs is a little old for wires huh? u guys recommend any particular brand or anything? and about the distributor cap and rotor, where can i get those? do they sell aftermarket ones or not?

04-08-2002, 11:49 AM	#6
Honda_Gurl Posts: n/a	ok, so if i've got more than 90000 miles, i should change the rotor and cap? i'm thinkin so. and another question, what kind of ignition system would u guys recommend? msd is what i hear but can someone explain the difference in systems. sorry for all the questions but i sure do appreciate any help you can give me.

04-08-2002, 02:30 PM	#7
cantdrive55 Posts: n/a	yeah, I'd change the cap and rotor, along with the spark plug wires. I don't really have any experience with aftermarket ignition systems though, so I can't really answer your questions.