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Old 09-12-2006, 09:00 PM
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Hi I have a 96 Honda Civic DX and i was wondering what is best spark plug brand to use in it, within a decent price range.
 
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Old 09-12-2006, 09:12 PM
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NGK coppers, ~$1.5-2 each.
 
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Old 09-12-2006, 09:49 PM
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bosch platinum (dont know price) - not the dual or quad tips
 
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Old 09-12-2006, 09:51 PM
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ill swear by ngk v-powers..........$7 a set
 
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Old 09-13-2006, 10:09 AM
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NGK, hands down
 
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Old 09-13-2006, 07:02 PM
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NGKs 4 life. Bosch platinums arent bad either, so you've got some pretty good advice, as for wires i love the MSD cap external coil set up and plug wires.
 
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Old 09-13-2006, 10:27 PM
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O and by the way, does anyone know the gap for the spark plugs?...I just want to make sure i am correct
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 09:36 AM
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for my 99 EX D16y8 stock gap is .044, but you should consult the manual for your specific gap
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 03:03 PM
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Well i tryed looking for it in my maunel but i was unable to find it. I did call around to a couple places and that is the measure i was told and i have changed them and it seems to run fine. Thanks for the advice
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 03:46 PM
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I've run Bosch Platinum 1's, 2's, and 4's. Now I'm running OEM NGK V-Grove for imports (what is says under the hood) and I've notice absolutely NO difference. So save your cash and get the NGK's, they kick *** and they don't cost a lot. I've been told by mechanics that you should only use platinum plugs if your car says that it uses them. Otherwise they don't make a rat's *** of a difference.
 


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