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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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I'm going in next week to get the spark plug work done by Honda.

While I've got the chance, should I suggest they use any different type of plugs since I have FI?

someone mentioned "colder" plugs would be a good idea.

Any input appreciated.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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I checked by stock plugs and they were burning perfectly with the SC. I'd think the new ones should do the same. However, I did have a bad experience with my recall service. See my post under S2000 TALK titled "Did Honda Street Race My SC
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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Dealer won't spring for anything other than OEM plugs.. let alone a different heat range. I would just get it done for the owners manual sticker.

If you are interested in that last little bit of power, you can experiment with colder spark plugs. Some people use the IK24 Denso Iridium plug (NA application uses the hotter IK22) with good results. I am NA and I run the colder IK24 with no problems... but I am a VTEC abuser.
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Garyj
[B]I checked by stock plugs and they were burning perfectly with the SC.
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by tiberius
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Wow Gary - you caused quite a stir with that thread.
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 02:21 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Yellow Streak
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Tiberius-

Can you explain to me why you would spend $5K on a supercharger and then take it to the monkey shop to save the cost of 4 sparkplugs?
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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 11:53 AM
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Fair points guys. I havent used the Honda dealer at all (S/C was installed by an Acura dealer that does alot of comptech work).

Guess I'm being a little lazy. I'll probably get off my ass and put some Denso Iridiums in myelf.

Thanks for the kick in the pants.
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