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Old 07-31-2004, 01:00 PM
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NGK or DENSO?

Ok so I'm going to get new spark plugs, which1's do you all suggest?

DENSO Iridium Spark Plug - 6cyl 3.2L J32A1

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NGK Iridium Spark Plug - 6cyl 3.2L J32A1
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I've always got denso.. Don't know much bout NGK's
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Denso's are $9.25 each
NGK's are $5.24 each
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Flip a coin....
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how often should one replace his spark plugs?
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Denso's

Aren't the stock plugs NGK's?
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I have no idea...
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I have no idea...
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The ladies seem to dig it...
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Originally Posted by Jonesi
I've always got denso.. Don't know much bout NGK's

What difference did you feel w/ the Denso's?
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Originally Posted by VeeralS05
What difference did you feel w/ the Denso's?
It lowered the idle feel but that's it.. You're not going to feel much of a difference just from plugs unless you have a turbo/SC..
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Don't waste your money on 10$ spark plugs. You can't feel a bit of difference.

Buy a set of Bosch +4s at Pep Boys and you'll be good to go.
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The ladies seem to dig it...

nice PINK shirt your wearing.



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Originally Posted by JZ
Don't waste your money on 10$ spark plugs. You can't feel a bit of difference.

Buy a set of Bosch +4s at Pep Boys and you'll be good to go.
changing the plugs shouldn't be thought of as a mod to gain high performance (i.e. more than 5hp)

it's more of a mod to aid the car in running smoother, increasing gas mileage (in some cases) and allowing the fuel to burn cleaner.

changing the plugs to a higher quality shouldn't be thought of as a waste, in the end you will still benefit from it, just in a different way than all the other performance mods everyone is used to like headers, intake, etc....
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Originally Posted by Jonesi
lemme rephrase the question then... how often do YOU replace your spark plugs?
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Originally Posted by slyraskal
changing the plugs shouldn't be thought of as a mod to gain high performance (i.e. more than 5hp)

it's more of a mod to aid the car in running smoother, increasing gas mileage (in some cases) and allowing the fuel to burn cleaner.

changing the plugs to a higher quality shouldn't be thought of as a waste, in the end you will still benefit from it, just in a different way than all the other performance mods everyone is used to like headers, intake, etc....
In that case, I still say save your money and buy the Bosch's. The +4s are well regarded in all of the aforementioned capacities.
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bosch are only for german cars doesnt work well in imports, I had both and I would recommend ngk because it is cheaper and last longer, really no difference between ngk and denso. The stock plugs in our cars are ngk laser platium and they cost like $20 each. go for stock if you can afford them
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Originally Posted by 916CL
bosch are only for german cars doesnt work well in imports
explain to me how this works.
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NGK. the pros use NGK. denso is overpriced over bullshitted. I've always run NGKs even in aftermarket turbo applications and they work like the quartz in a wristwatch.

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stick w/ the OEM NGK's and u'll have no problems..
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I currently have my original spark plugs i just have an ct icebox but planning to get ct headers and exhaust. So I guess I will stay with my original ones right?! I want my car to run smoother and maybe gain some HP if I can...
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I just switched to NGK Iridium...$7 each at pep boys..I noticed no difference at all. My stock plugs were in real good shape. I read that the Densos die at like 30K miles or so. And the Bosch 4s...forget about it....I heard they dont go with our cars at all....search, and you shall find!!
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Originally Posted by njzprettyboy
And the Bosch 4s...forget about it....I heard they dont go with our cars at all....search, and you shall find!!

Huh--how do you figure? I've had them in for 20k miles after my Densos and they are just fine.

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Originally Posted by 916CL
bosch are only for german cars doesnt work well in imports
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