Spark Plugs (i Know)
09-16-2002, 06:19 PM
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Just installed the Denso Platinum plugs this past weekend. Not a bad spark plug at all. About a month ago I installed the Bosch platinum’s, had them in there for about a week and didn’t like them at all. My engine light kept coming on! My mechanic did a computer check and didn’t find any codes. So I took out the Bosch plugs and went with the Denso Platinum plugs. Try them out you might like them!
09-16-2002, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by audie1977
Just installed the Denso Platinum plugs this past weekend. Not a bad spark plug at all. About a month ago I installed the Bosch platinum’s, had them in there for about a week and didn’t like them at all. My engine light kept coming on! My mechanic did a computer check and didn’t find any codes. So I took out the Bosch plugs and went with the Denso Platinum plugs. Try them out you might like them!
Just installed the Denso Platinum plugs this past weekend. Not a bad spark plug at all. About a month ago I installed the Bosch platinum’s, had them in there for about a week and didn’t like them at all. My engine light kept coming on! My mechanic did a computer check and didn’t find any codes. So I took out the Bosch plugs and went with the Denso Platinum plugs. Try them out you might like them!
-Sryth...
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09-16-2002, 07:23 PM
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Originally posted by sinewave
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
09-16-2002, 07:38 PM
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Originally posted by sinewave
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
Courtesy Nissan sells them in 6 packs for ~$56...
-Sryth...
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09-16-2002, 07:50 PM
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Originally posted by sinewave
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
09-16-2002, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by sryth
Maybe it's just my car, but I used to run Bosch's, but they would get burnt to a crisp after 10k. My NGK's are a totally different story.
Courtesy Nissan sells them in 6 packs for ~$56...
-Sryth...
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'98 SE 5spd, Pebble Beige, PRCAI, Stillen Y, Stillen FSTB, ACT clutch.
Pacesetter STS to be installed this week!
Maybe it's just my car, but I used to run Bosch's, but they would get burnt to a crisp after 10k. My NGK's are a totally different story.
Courtesy Nissan sells them in 6 packs for ~$56...
-Sryth...
__________________________________________________ ____________________________
'98 SE 5spd, Pebble Beige, PRCAI, Stillen Y, Stillen FSTB, ACT clutch.
Pacesetter STS to be installed this week!
09-16-2002, 10:51 PM
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Given that the margin of dyno error will be around the same as the difference in HP a different set of plugs may have, it'll be real hard to show that proof
DW
DW
Originally posted by sinewave
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
09-16-2002, 10:55 PM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
Given that the margin of dyno error will be around the same as the difference in HP a different set of plugs may have, it'll be real hard to show that proof
DW
Given that the margin of dyno error will be around the same as the difference in HP a different set of plugs may have, it'll be real hard to show that proof
DW
-Sryth...
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'98 SE 5spd, Pebble Beige, PRCAI, Stillen Y, Stillen FSTB, ACT clutch.
Pacesetter STS to be installed this week!
09-17-2002, 03:12 AM
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09-17-2002, 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by sinewave
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
I, for one have doubts. Until someone shows me dyno's, I will not spend $12 for a spark plug.
09-17-2002, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by fst96se
You can unload $500+ for leather, but you cant handle $60 or LESS for proper spark plugs?
You can unload $500+ for leather, but you cant handle $60 or LESS for proper spark plugs?
Until you quantify what is "improper" about Densos, Boschs, etc. I will continue to refuse to be ripped off by dealer prices. The fact that Karguy has gotten them for $0.38 a piece reinforces my position.
Or, look at it this way; I could also spend $60 for a Tornado intake. There is just as much proof (none) that it improves performance or reduces "drivability issues".
p.s., The leather was closer to $700
09-17-2002, 10:15 AM
#16
I just glanced at your post and didn't do the math, but sinewave's comment made me look back, and then I realized . . . 
Fantastic price! I think I paid $11 for one, yet you got all six for $11. Un-beleivable.
I tried to look for the NGK PLATs on Ebay, found 4 for a Honda Del Sol, that was it. Not even half.com had 'em
Just to re-iterate what Sryth said, the NGKs and the Maxima, un-beatable reliable combination.
DW
Fantastic price! I think I paid $11 for one, yet you got all six for $11. Un-beleivable.I tried to look for the NGK PLATs on Ebay, found 4 for a Honda Del Sol, that was it. Not even half.com had 'em
Just to re-iterate what Sryth said, the NGKs and the Maxima, un-beatable reliable combination.
DW
Originally posted by karguy
You can get them for about $7.00, where did you get the $12.00 number? I bought 30 NGK Laser Platinum Plugs (the OEM Plug on eBay) for a price of $6.00 plus $5.00 shipping for a total of $11.00. This was $11.00 for all the plugs not $11.00 each. That's about $.38 a piece. You just have to look around.
You can get them for about $7.00, where did you get the $12.00 number? I bought 30 NGK Laser Platinum Plugs (the OEM Plug on eBay) for a price of $6.00 plus $5.00 shipping for a total of $11.00. This was $11.00 for all the plugs not $11.00 each. That's about $.38 a piece. You just have to look around.
09-17-2002, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
I just glanced at your post and didn't do the math, but sinewave's comment made me look back, and then I realized . . . Fantastic price! I think I paid $11 for one, yet you got all six for $11. Un-beleivable.
I tried to look for the NGK PLATs on Ebay, found 4 for a Honda Del Sol, that was it. Not even half.com had 'em
Just to re-iterate what Sryth said, the NGKs and the Maxima, un-beatable reliable combination.
DW
I just glanced at your post and didn't do the math, but sinewave's comment made me look back, and then I realized . . .
Fantastic price! I think I paid $11 for one, yet you got all six for $11. Un-beleivable.I tried to look for the NGK PLATs on Ebay, found 4 for a Honda Del Sol, that was it. Not even half.com had 'em
Just to re-iterate what Sryth said, the NGKs and the Maxima, un-beatable reliable combination.
DW
09-17-2002, 11:32 AM
#18
Originally posted by dwapenyi
I tried to look for the NGK PLATs on Ebay, found 4 for a Honda Del Sol, that was it.
I tried to look for the NGK PLATs on Ebay, found 4 for a Honda Del Sol, that was it.
09-17-2002, 05:26 PM
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09-19-2002, 09:09 AM
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Originally posted by sinewave
But they aren't OEM. Won't I experience "drivability problems"?
But they aren't OEM. Won't I experience "drivability problems"?
Check the link below on my website for the nissan part number
http://64.252.156.63/tails/sparkplug.htm
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