best spark plugs??

[raff]

hey guys,
my cars due for a service and im gonna change the spark plugs also and im just wondering whats the best spark plugs to use on my b16a2 delsol??

will the better spark plugs make a difference at all in any way??

also whats the best spark plugs available? and are racing spark plugs any different to standard spark plugs?

cheers
-RaF-

[BLKCRX]

For your b16a2 engine untill it gets tuned.. .get NGK BKR6E-11, if you ever tune your car.... swap to NGK BKR7E-11 plugs... these are copper plugs they are the best plugs i have ever used. period. They make the most consistant power when "new" compaired to any other plug out there... just replace them more offen and you will be sweet.

Regards James

[Benji]

I read that 'Champion Gold' were pretty good and they're cheap too. Difference, it's not like u put ur foot on the gas and, 'Whoa'.

[z3lda]

champion are the shitest plugs in the world. might aswell but home brand sparkies if u gonna use champions

[Terry]

Try NGK iridum Spark Plug + NGK power cable.......works well on Honda Engine:D

[Boost]

go copper if u want maximum conductivity...go non copper if u dont mind loosing some conductivity but prefer long life plugs/ ngk makes both types.

[davey]

for performance and increase in response i'd say go for ngk iridiums they say it would last 50k but i would change it every 20-25. cost around 17 bucks each

for a good all round plug go for the ngk platinums, most manufactureurs use this on their cars now and they last a hec of a long time they say about 100k, tho again i would change it more often than that. about 19 bucks each

i currently have ngk iridiums on my b18b.

[Benji]

so can anyone explain the difference these expensive spark plugs will make as asked in the original post? or are we going by hearsay and brand names? Does the cost justify the performance?

[bennjamin]

For your b16a2 engine untill it gets tuned.. .get NGK BKR6E-11, if you ever tune your car.... swap to NGK BKR7E-11 plugs... these are copper plugs they are the best plugs i have ever used. period. They make the most consistant power when "new" compaired to any other plug out there... just replace them more offen and you will be sweet.

Regards James


I agree totally - ive had 2 honda civics and jsut popped in the NGK coppers . No problems whatsoever. Cheap , and just replace every second oil change ( 10,000kms) and thats all really.

[Paul1985]

raff, read the books i gave u (esp the sport and compact performance one)... im pretty sure it mentions something about spark plugs and spark plug wires etc.. i remember it saying something about changing to better wires will improve the flow through them, therefor improving performance, it also will make your engine bay look good :)

So i reckon you should upgrade that as well as spark plugs, dont think it would be too expensive and its an easy DIY job :)

i dont think it says much about what brand plugs are better etc.. but it mentions differences between types of plugs

compare what it says in the books to peoples responses on here n u should have no prob's dude :)

your car's nuts now! i love it, good luck with the plugs.

[VT3C]

yeah you guys are all right..

In My OPINION, the Champion's suck ass !!

when I bought my VTi it had the ORIGINAL circa 1994 NGK plugs in there.. had done almost 140,000kms.

I replaced them with Champion Gold and they were OK for about 1/2 a day (!!). I ended up swapping back the ORIGINAL plugs, I just simply cleaned and re-gapped them, then ran a 15.61" 1/4 mile.

With your B16, I say forget iridium and platinum crap unless you have too much $$ in your hands (in which case send some to me) as they are no better than OEM plugs.

as for lasting 'longer' with the platinum ones etc, that's a joke cause IMO a plug only 'lasts' as long as it is clean and maintains it's integrity in terms of spark. the platinum plugs might get fouled from a bung sensor or something in 1 daqy.. then for the rest of the 100,000kms you can keep driving with a subdued spark.

I say get the correct heat-range for your motor.. just call your honda dealer.. and get the recommended NGK's. as someone else said, they are just as good if not better, but you may need to replace them every 10,000kms.. which you would anyway if you a performance nut.

but Like I said, I've ran OEM NGK's that are like 10 years old, simple cleaned and re-gapped.

[Astro]

with regards to NGK BKR6E-11 plugs, when buying them do u just pop them straight in or is it better to re-gap them?

if re-gapped, what gapping size?

[Nikki]

copper plugs are better imo

[turtleEK1]

ok, kinda on the subject... what ignition leads would you's recommend? my mate prefers magnacoils (i think thats them)... what about NGK's? Eagle's?... etc

[bennjamin]

ok, kinda on the subject... what ignition leads would you's recommend? my mate prefers magnacoils (i think thats them)... what about NGK's? Eagle's?... etc


Stick with OEM leads. Its been proved on the dyno (if that matters at all) to produce the best and most reliable results.

[raff]

great feedbakc guys appreciate it!!

im thinking copper now!!

wat do u guys think of the spoon plugs??

and spoon leads?? are these good and reliable??

[tegstar83]

BIG WANK factor man!

[SIKCVC]

if you get the NGK, TRY and find the BKR6EN-11 the N means it uses a slightly larger electrode. They used to make them in the BKR7EN-11 but now only in the 6 (the first number is the temp rating) 6 being hotter running plug.

[civiceg9]

Standard copper plugs are good, but if your budget can go to the more expensive stuff you should give them a try.
Plantium Plugs are more expensive then Iridium so just forget the plantium ones.
get NGK Iridium BKR6EIX-11, they do improve the car performance a little.
There are also the option of Denso Iridium, Toyota uses them lol
and OWS Twin Iridium Plugs, never try them but u can get them I think at Repco.

Some new Honda, like Jazz on my friends car already had iridium plugs, I was surprise.

[Terry]

Standard copper plugs are good, but if your budget can go to the more expensive stuff you should give them a try.
Plantium Plugs are more expensive then Iridium so just forget the plantium ones.
get NGK Iridium BKR6EIX-11, they do improve the car performance a little.
There are also the option of Denso Iridium, Toyota uses them lol
and OWS Twin Iridium Plugs, never try them but u can get them I think at Repco.

Some new Honda, like Jazz on my friends car already had iridium plugs, I was surprise.

Thats so true.....i personally tested:D

[hondafever]

iridium spark plug are good for your car mate, whether it is NGK, HKS, APEXI, and do considered Denso brand as well....

[VT3C]

arent 99% of ALL plugs made by either Bosch, NGK or DENSO then just re-branded ?

Bosch, Champion etc prob USA / UK
and NGK and DENSO JAP

do you really think HKS has a factory dedicated to sparkplug manufacturing ?? nope..

[elim]

with regards to NGK BKR6E-11 plugs, when buying them do u just pop them straight in or is it better to re-gap them?

if re-gapped, what gapping size?

I'm interested for an answer to this question and also as to why we have to re-gap spark plugs.

Thanks.

[tegstar83]

Yeah i forgot to say that the spoon ones are just NGK rebranded

[Vtec_inside]

ngk normal plugs like $3.5 each from repco. Honda are easy to change just change plug every 40000km. feel a little more responsive.

don't waste money on iridium. Unless u own a wrx or ej 20, that a differnt story.

[Integra4Door]

I agree about the Champion Plugs they are "SNOT" i paid 17 clams for a set of 4 for my 1.6ltr and tossed them after about two weeks cause the plugs had fouled something shocking(electrodes broke down NEVER LOOK AT THEM GAIN! CHAMPION = LOSSER).

Went to local parts dude and got NGK-BCPR6EY-11 ( paid 2.50 a plug)car ran sweet once i reset the ECU.
The main part is the -11 number refers to the electrode point which has a V in it, that produces a wider spark in the combustion chamber which inturn ignites the fuel better.

Also the Iridium plugs were around 22 clams when i purchased my new NGK's and friends who do a lot of driving swear by them, in respect to the 100K, slight extra performance and fuel economy, not that any of the rev-heads on here would be concerned about fuel economy :-).

About leads which I thought of changing aswell, but first rang the Honda dealer for a price for OEM's, which he gave me then said why do you want to change them, as for all of my model engine's they had never, and he did stress never, replaced the original leads for my model car yet( they have been on for over 15 years)
The only honda leads that do need replacing was mainly on Legends around every 10 years give or take.

Also if you still are concerned about the leads get them tested

hope this has helped.

[STTICH]

if you get the NGK, TRY and find the BKR6EN-11 the N means it uses a slightly larger electrode. They used to make them in the BKR7EN-11 but now only in the 6 (the first number is the temp rating) 6 being hotter running plug.


do u mean '6 being hotter running plug' as in smaller number better?

anyone knows which is better?

NGK
BKR5EIX-11 or BKR6EIX-11 ??

[**Ghost**]

i got iridium plugs from NGK for a b16A and i was quoted 50,000KM before i neeed replacement?

are u guys just overly pedantic for replacing every 10,000KM or is this actually necesary?

[crxzzR]

yeah champion arent that grat.. pls try and stay away from them u'll end up with little annoying problems..
i've heard somewhere denso was made by ngk..?
also denso stuff is quality
to change the spark plug gap.. u gotta get a wire feeler gauge for it.. it's got little loops of wire each with different sizes.. 0.86mm 0.89mm etc etc..
and u pass these thru the spark plug tip it should be able to slide in with minimal obstruction..
it's got a little tab u can use to open the gap up a bit wider as well..

[Bowzer]

BKR6EN-11 - Highly recommended, affordable and performs well for everyday driving

BKR7EN-11 - Next on the heat range (colder) use for high speed driving i.e possibly racing...

The Iridiums perform well too, just much more dearer... I like the idea of having fresh new plugs each service plus the coppers are so much more cheaper...

As for the gap they are pre-gapped 1.1mm (hence 11)

FYI
http://members.datafast.net.au/~teetee/bowzer/ngksparkplug.jpg

[STTICH]

how bout NGK iridium BKR5EIX-11 ... anyone knows? :)

as the diagram shown.. BKR 5 EIX-11 the number smaller = hotter. bigger = colder. is hotter better or colder better? :rolleyes:

thanks :wave:

[edw-R]

I used NGK Id before. I am using OWS spark plug now. I feel OWS a bit better than NGK Id.

[Bowzer]

how bout NGK iridium BKR5EIX-11 ... anyone knows? :)

as the diagram shown.. BKR 5 EIX-11 the number smaller = hotter. bigger = colder. is hotter better or colder better? :rolleyes:

thanks :wave:

Here is a illustration from NGK

http://www.ngk.com/glossaryImages/93.jpg

Finding the right heat range for the right application...
One of the primary purposes of the spark plug is to remove heat from the combustion chamber, it does so by transferring that heat to the engine head.

You dont want the plug too cold otherwise the the carbon deposits will remain and wont burn off over time and will foul the plug....

You dont want a plug too hot otherwise pre-ignition of fuel causing detonation

So the aim is to find the balance

For more reading information go here
http://www.ngk.com/faqmain.asp

And for those with S2000's

I recommend using the NGK V-Power R5672A-8 (8's)

[MIRZ]

for Accord

Your Vehicle:
1994 - on Honda Accord 2.2L E.F.I F22B1, F22B3

Spark Plug Part No. Plug Gap
Recommended Plug ZFR5F-11 1.1
Iridium Option ZFR5FIX-11 1.1

i would prefer NGK Iridium plugs and replace them on every 40,000 Kms. for me thats 2 years. not bad to spend $80 on spark plugs after every 2 years.

[EuroAccord13]

I've used BERU spark plugs before, goes for like 11 dollars each and have no issues with them..

[MIRZ]

from where did you buy them?

are they UltraX?

[Usual Suspect]

THere is a reason why Honda use NGK from the get go.

I havent tried the copper ones, but ive had 3 different types of NGK's in my car, a 5, 6 and a 6-11, and i didnt really notice to much difference with them, i thought there may be a difference in starting the car, but the 5's work just as good as the 6's.

[EuroAccord13]

from where did you buy them?

are they UltraX?


Yeap Ultra X :)... My tuner got it for me to try it....

[zorrt]

Do you actually notice the difference with the better spark plugs or is it another one of them Petrol A being better than Petrol B thing?

[raff]

no u wont really notice a different....maybe if ur making heaps of power yes but on someting kinda stocky nah

[TKO]

So on a 94 civic with D16y1, which NGK Iridium spark plugs should i get?

[MIRZ]

last night upgraded my spark plugs from NGK copper to Irridium, did i find any difference so far, huummmm

nothing much, dont know whether its worth paying for NGK Irridium. i paid $64 for 4 but in Autobarn they are selling same set of 4 for $88.

How to Find suitble for your car:

1 - goto http://www.ngkspark.com.au/
2 - Click on Parts Finder
3 - Find a Spark Plug
4 - For Car
5 - Select your car model and it will display details. :thumbsup:

[h22a accord]

i use platinum plugs, no problems so far, done 40k on them. they cost me bout 80 bux for 4 of them.

[raff]

So on a 94 civic with D16y1, which NGK Iridium spark plugs should i get?

goto your nearest honda dealer and give them ur engine code n model and they will give you the plugs you need!

[junoki]

Sticker on my car sais
For everyday
Ngk bkr6e-11

For hot climate or continuos high speed driving
Ngk bkr7e-11

[junoki]

I have iridiums in now

Coppers before
Dont think they make a diff
Im on stock b16a + spoon filter

[curtis265]

just so you guys know, iridum plugs are something like $8 ea if you buy from the US.

[EKVTIR-T]

just so you guys know, iridum plugs are something like $8 ea if you buy from the US.$40 dolans shipping?