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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Hey guys I want to put new spark plugs in my car but I dont know if I should get the stock ones or just go to autozone and get some platinum ones does it really make that much of a difference?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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stock one are platinum.. best to just get OEM replacements
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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no such thing as OEM spark plugs. Honda uses Denso IK22s (i think?), which should be availble at autozone, so yes... go to autozone and get them.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by r_duff,Apr 20 2006, 03:05 PM
Honda uses Denso IK22s (i think?)
Nope. IK22 are the Iridium equivalent of the OEM heat range.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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ok but wat i kinda ment was are like the autolite platinums any good, like the brands other than denso and ngk. and if not was are the differences.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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You're putting plugs into a motor that is the highest NA output per displacement of any modern day production car. This engine costs around $10,000.00 and you want to use Autolite plugs. AAIIIEEEEE KARRRUMBA!!!
It's your nickel.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Ok well thats why I asked Because I didnt know what the difference was and if they were any good.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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I'd put the equivalent NGK, Denso, even Champion into my S. I would put Autolite into my Ford Pinto. One has to look at the quality and conductivity of the plug core. Autolite is not known for quality plugs for high perf engines. Well, that's not quite true. I've seen them used in high HP dragsters, but then, they throw them away after each run.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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are bosch platinums any good?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hondax2000,Apr 20 2006, 04:28 PM
are bosch platinums any good?
Like he said, fork out the couple extra bucks and get the right stuff, go to honda and get them or some NGK/Denso at autozone. I think you would rather spend a bit more now than have to rebuild your motor when an electrode breaks off and ruins your cylinder walls.
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