Ignition Lead

[CaP]

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hi

im just wondering if anyone knows if NGK leads are better then OEM?

or just stick with oem?

thx

[fadz]

like iv been told, il tell u...OEM are always the better over most other ignition leads...;)

[CaP]

so does anyone know the model number from Honda for the leads?

for a b18b2. 97 integra

[JasonGilholme]

ring them up and ask them

[EG5[KRT]]

i believe the ngk may be better...

i know that the top gun leads im using atm are better due to the larger lead diameter letting more current through without restricting the flow...

whereas the standard ones are smaller in diameter and are slightly more restrictive.

[destrukshn]

oem ones rock.
lol, and i don't often say that.
top gun? all due respect, from my exp, top gun are crap.
=/

[EG5[KRT]]

well in my experience they are better then the oem ones i had..

the only thing i hate atm with the top gun ones are during hard driving the damn lead for cylinder 2 keeps on coming off and until i pull over my car sounds like a wrx .....

[destrukshn]

maybe your OEM's shit emselves.
but, i won't say nothing more.
lol.

[CaP]

Has this been proven?

Does anyone know if they have tested anything in this area?

Does size really matter in this case?

Oem – smaller
Aftermarket – larger, better flow

[aimre]

Larger = More Resistance

[Int3gra-T]

its not exactly noticable whats so ever unless u have a highly modified engine,
team them up with the ngk sparks n its supposed to have fuel efficiency etc

but on the upside there blue,
and they make your engine bay look cool
"KUDOS"

[CUL8R]

ive heard of aftermarket ignition setups requiring alot more advance than using stock ignition setups. depending on ur application really stock leads will suffice, if ur running ALOT of fuel in cylinders, ie turbo nology leads may even be a decent choice but really overkill on stock

[aaronng]

Larger = More Resistance
:thumbdwn: Go back to physics class. LOL.

[Duddles]

exactly.. if ur car is stock i believe u should keep everything stopck...
they give it oem for a reason becayuse it stardard. everything can be improved.. so if u have a more modifield system .. then those leads would come in handy = )

I prefer honda OEM because it is built up to specs for reliability

[aaronng]

I prefer honda OEM because it is built up to specs for reliability
Yup! :thumbsup:

[panda[cRx]]

OEM > aftermarket leads :)

[zuihoujueding]

Eagle works for my sx16. its blue and it looks nice! $69 is alright!

[mj3610]

OEM "might" be better, but ask urself this, would u pay $250 for ignition leads when u can get a good brand aftermarket one for less than half price? theres nothing wrong with Bosch or NGK leads.
yes oem leads are good, but so is the honda nsx but would u pay 280g for one? get my drift?...
get bosch rather than ngk and the money u save u can get 2 bottles of mobil1 and a new set of sparks which ur car will benifit more from ;)

[twing]

Have a read on this article:
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-article?article_id=8680

OEM rules

[CaP]

so oem is ok,

can i run b18c2 or b18c7 , lead on my b18b2?

will this work? or should i get the normal b18b2 leads

[misteR_bilzz]

theyre interchangable.

[CaP]

so if my leads are dying, i can upgrade or change to second hand itr leads?

is that correct, becoz interchangable

[Limbo]

yeah the b series are interchangable.

[dsp26]

Has this been proven?

Does anyone know if they have tested anything in this area?

Does size really matter in this case?

Oem – smaller
Aftermarket – larger, better flow

a larger thicker one will only be required if you have ignition upgrades in the form of increased spark such as a bigger coil.

resistance per foot (ohm) seems better on the multi-core ones as they are made to a tolerance.. the VISION triple core 10mm i bought measured around 1600ohm for the longest one (i think cylinder 4 or 1).

acceptable new is 2500ohm per foot. ~5000ohm per foot is considered on it's way out and 10kohm per foot considered needing replacement.


this reminds me i have to update the ignition coil thread... now running 2mm spark plug gap on NGK-BKR6IEX iridiums and no misfire on various loads with my aftermarket coil.... feels a tad smoother but the biggest increase i already felt going from stock gap of 1.1mm to 1.7mm

[CaP]

yeah the b series are interchangable.

Honda Integra GSI E.F.I. 1.8L B18B1 1996 - 1999 - RC-HE82
Honda Integra VTI-R DOHC V-Tech E.F.I. 1.8L B18C5 1996 - 2001 RC-HE64
Honda Import Integra DC2 DB8 (Type R) DOHC 1.8L B18C 10/1995 - on RC-HE64


these are the recommend part numbers from NGK.com.au

as you stated its interchangable, why the different part numbers..

is it just the length of the leads, Vtir are longer than the Gsi leads?

[bennjamin]

Honda Integra GSI E.F.I. 1.8L B18B1 1996 - 1999 - RC-HE82
Honda Integra VTI-R DOHC V-Tech E.F.I. 1.8L B18C5 1996 - 2001 RC-HE64
Honda Import Integra DC2 DB8 (Type R) DOHC 1.8L B18C 10/1995 - on RC-HE64


these are the recommend part numbers from NGK.com.au

as you stated its interchangable, why the different part numbers..

is it just the length of the leads, Vtir are longer than the Gsi leads?

the B18c2 is a slightly taller deck height so the leads are alittle longer. You cant fit b18b spark plug leads onto a B18c2 or b18c7 etc

[CaP]

the B18c2 is a slightly taller deck height so the leads are alittle longer. You cant fit b18b spark plug leads onto a B18c2 or b18c7 etc

but u can use OEM B18c2 or b18c7 spark plugs leads , on a B18b2 or aftermarket

is that correct? that's what im trying to say?

will dirt or oils be able to get in between the seals?

[Jamesnic]

just use oem leads........... and then somehow paint them blue to make ur engine bay look cool lol