B16a Spark Plugs

**dsp26** · 15-05-2007 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by JasonGilholme

OEM leads and NGK Plugs ftw.

Never had a problem with the setup.

Might need to get new leads soon. The OEM ones have done abotu 150,000 k's. How long are they meant to last. Is there a visual sign when they start to wear out??

visual isn't a good indication if any. must do an impedance test with a multimeter.

NEW are around 2500ohm or less per foot.

there is a brand out there, i think it was magnacore that had <1000ohm per foot.

it is a bit hard to say this is better than that as the insulation thickness also plays a part in it's performance

**JasonGilholme** · 15-05-2007 02:56 PM

How do you test it with a multimeter??

I know how to test voltage but how do ya test resistance???

**JHMDA9** · 15-05-2007 03:01 PM

With a multimeter you should be able to set it to Ohms. The workshop manual should state what the maximum resistance is, eg 25,000 ohms.

**JasonGilholme** · 15-05-2007 03:09 PM

yeah but do you just whack it on either end of the spark plug or do you need to have it attached to the dizzy??

I could imagine electricuting myself if i had to have it connected to the dizzy lol.

**DLO01** · 15-05-2007 03:11 PM

Connect one probe to each end of the same lead.

**JasonGilholme** · 15-05-2007 03:17 PM

yeah cool.

**jdm_kid** · 15-05-2007 05:09 PM

NGK leads are < $80
Part No. RC-HE64 (b16a2)

**vinnY** · 15-05-2007 08:18 PM

where at is it for <$80?
hell if its that cheap i'll just buy set instead of buying a second hand set of oem leads
repco suck for quotes

**dsp26** · 15-05-2007 08:49 PM

get this instead.. works out cheaper:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0685275&rd=1,1

thats the exact auction i got mine from along with all my external coil gear...

just DONT GET the MSD coil if you plan on getting it... please refer to my testing in tech section

**dsp26** · 15-05-2007 08:51 PM

or get it here for $64 if you pickup:
http://www.gccorp.com.au/automotive/...roducts_id=191

**DNYALL** · 15-05-2007 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by jdm_kid

NGK leads are < $80
Part No. RC-HE64 (b16a2)

These are the blue ones right?

I just had a guy quote me today at 'On The Run' motorsports in Melbourne for NGK leads for the b16a at $295. and that they had run out and more arriving from japan in a week. are these some kind of super dooper oober leads that no one no's about or just really expensive...

Also just checking websites for them now, there is another set, NGK, but a lighter blue colour with the product code: 01H and it is like $30us more expensive????