Iridium Spark Plug
Originally Posted by ychachad
First impressions after the new "correct gap" Iridium plugs:
1. Car has robust acceleration - looks like I found the 25 horses I was missing. I had long complained that my 92 had more power than my 95.
2. Car runs infinitely smoother. Again I had long complained that my 92 was smoother.
3. Tranny shudder has vanished. Completely.
4. Gas mileage is up. I got 28 mpg running on flat ground, no A/C, at a constant 70 mph. I had never gotten more than 26 mpg lately under similar conditions.
5. The damned "Check Engine" light has vanished for over 500 miles now!!! Used to be, the CE light came on in less than 50 miles of driving. The culprit was the passenger side Cat (from the OBD codes).
TAKE NOTE: All gen 2.0 owners make sure you have the proper gap plugs 0.8mm installed to eliminate some of the problems I have mentioned above.
1. Car has robust acceleration - looks like I found the 25 horses I was missing. I had long complained that my 92 had more power than my 95.
2. Car runs infinitely smoother. Again I had long complained that my 92 was smoother.
3. Tranny shudder has vanished. Completely.
4. Gas mileage is up. I got 28 mpg running on flat ground, no A/C, at a constant 70 mph. I had never gotten more than 26 mpg lately under similar conditions.
5. The damned "Check Engine" light has vanished for over 500 miles now!!! Used to be, the CE light came on in less than 50 miles of driving. The culprit was the passenger side Cat (from the OBD codes).
TAKE NOTE: All gen 2.0 owners make sure you have the proper gap plugs 0.8mm installed to eliminate some of the problems I have mentioned above.
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here is the link to the plug: BKR6EIX Stock 6418
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/apps/ca...uv/results.asp
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/apps/ca...uv/results.asp
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Which plugs will fit my 94? 
I have some of the problems you describe... tranny shudder, unsmooth idle, etc.. Would really appreciate if if you knew the right part.
I have some of the problems you describe... tranny shudder, unsmooth idle, etc.. Would really appreciate if if you knew the right part.
Last edited by Suneet; Jun 25, 2006 at 11:42 PM.
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I'm about to buy the 1.1mm (0.044") NGK iridum plugs for my 94. The big question is now is wether to upgrade spark plug wires. I checked out LexLs's website, where he has a tutorial on installing new wires. He used Vitek wires which run abuot $150. NGK also sells wires that run $90 (from sparkplugs.com). Anybody have experience with the NGK wires? I'd like to save a little money, but experience has taught me now to go with something that may cost more but is guaranteed to work: e.g. from LexLs's tutorial, I know the vitek ones will fit nicely.
And on a side note, any color reccomendations? I think I like the blue
And on a side note, any color reccomendations? I think I like the blue
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I bought the NGK wires and they seem fine to me! Didn't check the resistance though...
I thought $60.00 was too big a difference to upgrade.
From what I understand, the viteks were thicker and mods were needed.
I got the blue
I thought $60.00 was too big a difference to upgrade.
From what I understand, the viteks were thicker and mods were needed.
I got the blue
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Originally Posted by lexusnutt
I bought the NGK wires and they seem fine to me! Didn't check the resistance though...
I thought $60.00 was too big a difference to upgrade.
From what I understand, the viteks were thicker and mods were needed.
I got the blue
I thought $60.00 was too big a difference to upgrade.
From what I understand, the viteks were thicker and mods were needed.
I got the blue
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I'm buying the NGK .044 Iridium plugs and the NGK wires right now, as I type this.....I've heard good things about them, plus my car is definitely in need of a good tune..
What do you guys think about changing the dist cap & rotor buttons? Is it neccessary EVERY time you change the plugs?
What do you guys think about changing the dist cap & rotor buttons? Is it neccessary EVERY time you change the plugs?
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I got the plugs and wires from sparkplugs.com....
I DEFINiTELY did notice more pep afterwards!
Slover, to answer your question, I bought caps and rotors and thought it would be an easy replacement, but the timing belt covers have to be removed, so I'll just wait until I replace the belt next year....
Cheers!
I DEFINiTELY did notice more pep afterwards!
Slover, to answer your question, I bought caps and rotors and thought it would be an easy replacement, but the timing belt covers have to be removed, so I'll just wait until I replace the belt next year....
Cheers!
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Originally Posted by NewLSlover
You're gonna be a busy man suneet...loll Good luck, keep us updated!
Its gonna be a long week!
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First impressions after the new "correct gap" Iridium plugs:
1. Car has robust acceleration - looks like I found the 25 horses I was missing. I had long complained that my 92 had more power than my 95.
2. Car runs infinitely smoother. Again I had long complained that my 92 was smoother.
3. Tranny shudder has vanished. Completely.
4. Gas mileage is up. I got 28 mpg running on flat ground, no A/C, at a constant 70 mph. I had never gotten more than 26 mpg lately under similar conditions.
5. The damned "Check Engine" light has vanished for over 500 miles now!!! Used to be, the CE light came on in less than 50 miles of driving. The culprit was the passenger side Cat (from the OBD codes).
TAKE NOTE: All gen 2.0 owners make sure you have the proper gap plugs 0.8mm installed to eliminate some of the problems I have mentioned above.
1. Car has robust acceleration - looks like I found the 25 horses I was missing. I had long complained that my 92 had more power than my 95.
2. Car runs infinitely smoother. Again I had long complained that my 92 was smoother.
3. Tranny shudder has vanished. Completely.
4. Gas mileage is up. I got 28 mpg running on flat ground, no A/C, at a constant 70 mph. I had never gotten more than 26 mpg lately under similar conditions.
5. The damned "Check Engine" light has vanished for over 500 miles now!!! Used to be, the CE light came on in less than 50 miles of driving. The culprit was the passenger side Cat (from the OBD codes).
TAKE NOTE: All gen 2.0 owners make sure you have the proper gap plugs 0.8mm installed to eliminate some of the problems I have mentioned above.
It is very helpful information. Thanks and keep it up to help others.