Was thinking about swapping sparkplugs, what do you guys think are some good spark plugs.

 

all ngk
all the time

 

I just run the regular NGKs

 

anything specific? platinum 2s? platinum 4s? or anything like that. what about bosch?

 

and also after a specific amount of time or mileage, are you suppose to swap them?

 

i purchased NGK Iridium IX performance spark plugs and i have had some very powerful throttle response due to the very fine laser welded tip and i have tested it in my university, it seems to have longer and more stable spark...they r expensive but worth the money otherwise NGK G-POWER spark plugs r best for everyday use....at the end only use NGKs for better performance and gas mileage.

 

gp platinums right? just making sure.

 

im running on bosch platinum 2s right now, i didnt really feel the difference.

 

is this it? http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductD...pe=960&PTSet=A

 

sorry i cant see the link neither i can put the zip code in cuz i live in Canada lol....jus go to ur local auto parts store and ask them for it...if they dont have it in stock then jus buy NGK G-Power plugs they r very gud...i dont like bosch....

http://www.worldsbestoil.ca/amsoil/n...park-plugs.php

 

alrite thanks!

 

I would recommend NGK. Even if you don't have money, you can use copper plugs and they will work great, you just have to change them more often.

A Nissan Tech told me that if you have a VE engine, a lot of cars he has seen with coil pack problems had spark plugs other than NGK -- especially Bosch. He told me he would always recommend against those for the VE engine.

 

I have a VE and i've tried bosch and a couple other brands and the max never ran right with them installed. i was told it had something to do with the resistance of the NGK's or something?

therefore, i only use NGK brand plugs. Just throwing it out there.

 

Im running Bosh Platinums right now because they were out of NGKs when i went....i havnt had a problem with them yet but it was about 10k miles ago... it might be time for an upgrade...

 

I don't think it's as much of an issue with VGs as it is with the VEs. I would still probably get NGKs next time around, but I wouldn't worry too much.

 

QUESTION ABOUT PLUGS AND WIRES: I went to O'Reilly and the guy told me that NGK's are the best but ***Which ones to get?*** Right now the price doesnt matter because i can feel the lost of power because the wire just like pops up all the time and i have to push it back on, but what he didnt tell me was what wires are the best to go with the plugs for max performance? Also does the order of which the plugs are connected into tha distributor make a difference? if so can someone post a pic of the correct because i think that can be part of my problem also.

 

imma probably try the G power spark plugs next.

 

Anything but Bosch! NGK & Nippodenso are well proven...platinum, Iridium, or regulars, all work fine, it's depends on your budget! E3's have been proved to increase gas mileage while increasing the power output but they're the new kid on the block!

 

You would be fine with NGK copper plugs, like the V power.

It sounds like you need plug wires or something on your current ones needs to be adjusted or fixed. If you are going to replace it, you might as well do everything -- cap, rotor, etc.

If you want "maximum performance" wires you are going to spend maybe $150+ for something like Nology or MSD, if they even make them for a car this old. You might check summit racing, jegs, jc whitney to see if anyone has a performance plug wire.

Personally, I think if you have a decent set of wires like some NGKs, your money could be spent elsewhere to improve performance.

 

Wires wise:
1.Magnecor
2.Taylor
3.MSD
4.NGK
5.Oem
IMO....

 

ngk copper plugs.
8mm wires.

 

kool beans...thanks guys

 

imma probably pick up the NGK G power this week, i wonder if itll stop gurgling/spitting in the first gear. ill tell you guys how it goes . they run for about 3-4 bucks im lookin.

 

just pick them up today, the G-powers, ill tell you guys how it goes haha.

 

Previous owner's mechanic put coppers in my VE. 2 years/40k later I started to experience loss of power and unstable idle up to the point that I was afraid to make left turns if there was upcoming traffic in sight. It turned out those coppers were the reason - replaced them with NGK Platinum and all of the sudden I got the power back. I made sure it was the only thing I touched that time, go figure.

 

good stuff man, which platinums are you running now, max5gen?

 

it had more to with the fact that copper plugs don't work as well after 40k. The factory laser plats on the VE were only rated at 60k IIRC. Copper plugs are 10-15k rated intervals. (all measurments are in miles in my post).

 

so i just took out my bosch platinum 2s to change them to NGK G power plugs, the boschs were in very bad shape and i didnt even have it that long, but i just test drove the car and went to get gas, i feel a great difference in idle, a bit more power, more smoother. Thanks alot for all those who suggested the NKG G power plugs. here are the pics of my boschs, the single picture is the one that was in my first gear, iono wtf happened but turns out they were touching. I did mention my first gear was hella acting weird.

the pics:


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PS: the boschs are made in germany
and the NGK is made in japan ^.^ lol

 

Perhaps, I don't have much experience with that. One thing I know for sure - my stock platinum plugs on my 2k Max went all the way to 200k (100k+ miles) without problems, double the recommended interval - I was not clear how to get to the rear ones and lazy overall. When I pulled them out the tips were almost gone. The coppers in VE looked fine to me so I put them back at first and replaced only after running out of ideas how to cure that loss of power. Beats me till this day what was wrong with them... I replaced them with NGK G Power from local Canadian Tire IIRC. BTW, 1+ year/20k miles later they look exactly as on the day I put them in.

 

sometimes they can last longer, from the sounds of things you put more than normal miles on your car which means that parts will last longer in most cases.

 

whats difference between the ngk g power ones and the the NGK Iridium?
i have E3 spark plugs now

 

i never heard of e3 spark plugs before, but the difference between the NGK G powers and the NGK iridium, is the price LOL jp, and also this :

G-power
Improved Fuel Efficiency, Lower Emissions, Quicker Starts.

* Fine platinum tip reduces required voltage
* Extremely durable under high heat
* Trivalent Metal Plating - superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties
* Faster starts and quicker acceleration
* Better fuel economy and lower emissions
* Best platinum spark plug at an economical cost




Iridium:
The Spark Plug
Serious Enthusiasts Rely On

Designed specifically for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX® offers extreme ignitability, improved throttle response and superior anti fouling

* Fine Iridium tip ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
* Iridium alloy has extremely high melting point, perfect for today’s high-tech, high-performance engines
* Trivalent Metal Plating - superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties
* Outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability
* Ultimate design, technology and performance.

 

o ok so the iridiums are better basicaly.

here u go http://www.e3sparkplugs.com/

 

It's so good to see there is actually a thread on the spark plugs. I am looking to replace mine as well. And i have come across both laser iridium and iridium IX, which one do you guys have better success with? On NGK website, it seems to me that iridium IX is the better performing one, but the laser iridium sells for more......

 

all i know is that the iridiums are really expensive. like 6-7 bucks a piece. i picked up the NGK Gpowers for 2.59 a piece at kragen auto. but i think as long as you nave NGK ur car will run great. I just drove a far distance today, my car feels great, runs very smooth like a new car, unlike the bull**** bosch plugs i was running before, and the bosch plugs i ran before wasnt cheap either. took them out and they were in POS shape lol. but yea iridiums are better than Gpowers, youre basically paying the price difference to get something better. however you dont really need to. The Gpowers runs great, im glad i got recommended to get those, now if these run great i bet the iridiums are way better haha.