I'm looking at getting new spark plugs and I didn't know which ones to get. I owned a 1997 Honda Civic EX back in the day and I put Bosch Platinum 4's in it and i noticed a HUGE top end difference. Then I put them in my 2000 BMW 3 series and noticed nothing.....


SO, what I'm wondering is, should I put the platinum 4's in the s2000? Has anyone had good/bad experience with these plugs? If you have a suggestion for another brand please feel free to pitch in your opinion.

 

Your stock plugs are very good quality platinum-tipped and do not need changing until 7 yrs or 105k miles whichever comes first. The guys who do go forced induction swap to iridium plugs. Just so you know, those Bosch +4 plugs no nothing in terms or performance. With your Civic, I'm guessing the plugs that were replaced were old and the same gains would have been achieved with any other normal type of plug. Remember the Splitfire plugs? Don't buy into the hype.

 

Oh, ok.. Thank you very much.


That solved my dilema


's to S2kracka

 

Not a problem man, you seem like a great guy who is just getting into the car and is trying to learn as much as possible. Thumbs-up to you!

 

Correct me if I am wrong, but the OEM plugs are iridium. The FI guys change them because of temp rating. They install 1-2 steps colder.

Also the OEM plugs have a special gasket to help stop the plugs from backing out.

 

actually strat, they're ngk platinum plugs. i don't know of any car that comes with oem iridium plugs...but if they did i'm assuming it would be a vehicle with forced induction

 

the car's oem plugs are not iridium.

iridium plugs extend the time between maintenance. they dont improve performance.

i would have concern about leaving plugs in the engine for an extended length of time. they will leave contamination rolling around in the engine if they fail.

consider changing the plugs often, especially after a few canyon runs, autox, track day.

 

Unless the car is heavily modded this would be pointless. Not to mention at a cost of $65/set for the OEM plugs this would get very pricey.

 

No kidding. I'm glad there's not a V8 under the hood.

 

WOW! What a great attitude. to you.

Its funny 'cause I used to eat, sleep,breath the B series H motors boost and NA but now that I have an S-there are many new things to learn. I am a NOOB when it comes to the S. But this is the fun part-when you learn a car from inside to out.

Just thought I would comment on your remark.

As far as the spark plugs-its a good idea to incorporate checking them as a part of your routine maintenance. They will tell you a lot about how the car is running. NGK and DENSO seem to be a good match for Hondas.