[Joey'sVee]

Hey guys. I was thinking about replacing the plugs and wires when I put my new headers on. :yup: So I thought maybe you guys could help me by answering few questions...

1. Should I replace them? Just plugs or both?
2. What would I gain?
3. What kind of plugs and wires should I get?

I've done a search but still not sure which is best and I guess some of you have been riding around with new ones so I thought I would see what the feedback is after having them in for a while.

Thanks for your advice!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Florian]

Magnecor wires. Best on the planet.


F

 

[heavymetals]

Replaced the wires with Granatelli's and covered them with KOOL SOX.
Replaced the plugs with BOSCH 4 platinums.
I got everything from Mid America.

Link:http://www.madvet.com/

 

[Ross Racing]

I've always used NGK TR55 or TR6's with MSD Super Conducter wires. I am getting them for my V in a few days

 

[HDMLNIUM]

NGK TR55's in my V, I always use them..:thumbsup:

Bill

 

[Joey'sVee]

So what do I gain? If I spend that kinda money on plugs and wires I would like to gain something....HP, MPG, or something, ya know?

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[TXSilverV]

Joey,
We replaced mine as well. Not sure of any gain though as all of my work eas done at once. I gained over 100 hp but not sure if any came from new plugs and wires. Good luck on your header install.

 

[Florian]

zilch gain...but your bay looks nicer.

F

 

[CTSVONFIRE]

Those plugs are in a tight spot, too.

 

[Joey'sVee]

So no gains or any performance improvements, ey? If it's just for looks then I don't think I will do it for all that $$$ ya know? I mean my engine cover will hide them anyways I guess. I'm I missing anything? Thanks guys!

Any other opinions???

 

[heavymetals]

Well it is up to you.

I replaced all that stuff (and added the KoolSox) because I had to take it out anyway.

I hope you have before and after dyno #s to compare how much HP gain the headers got you.:canttalk:

 

[HDMLNIUM]

So no gains or any performance improvements, ey? If it's just for looks then I don't think I will do it for all that $$$ ya know? I mean my engine cover will hide them anyways I guess. I'm I missing anything? Thanks guys!

Any other opinions???

There is a hp gain, gap them at .045 for a n/a motor NGK TR55's and .040 for a power adder with NGK TR6's (supercharger, turbo, Nitrous)
Worth a few hp, really...:yup:

Bill

 

[Mat347]

I plan on replacing mine with iridiums when the time comes. The Denso's have a .4 mm electrode where the NGK is like .8(I think). NGKs are a little cheaper.
I've used both the Bosh 4+ and the NGK iridiums in my Acura. I liked the Iridiums better. Plus, you can spray with iridiums, something you can NEVER do with platinum.

EDIT: The NGK part # is TR55IX for $6.95 on their site, Denso's is IT16 and are 11.99 each on their site.

 

[urbanski]

i'd do whatever HDMLNIUM says
in fact, that's exactly what I did

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[CVP33]

As soon as mine are due I'm replacing them. I believe that's at 100,000 miles. It'll be here sooner than you think.

 

[Joey'sVee]

i'd do whatever HDMLNIUM says
in fact, that's exactly what I did

Is this the correct plugs?

http://www.stealthperf.com/cgi-bin/store/8NGKW-TR55-8.html

Do they come gapped at 0.45? Also what kinda wires did you and HDMLNIUM use?

Thanks! :worship:

 

[Joey'sVee]

Replaced the wires with Granatelli's and covered them with KOOL SOX.
Replaced the plugs with BOSCH 4 platinums.
I got everything from Mid America.
Link:http://www.madvet.com/

I found the Granatelli's @ madvet and I think I found the right BOSCH 4s here...

http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/SparkPlugs/PlatinumPlus4/

If you do a vehicle finder and put our Vs in it looks like the part # is 4458 "PLATINUM+4 OE Plug is Platinum; Do Not Gap"

Can someone confim that part number? I guess we don't mess with the gap, right?

 

[heavymetals]

Try this:

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.14.3315

 

[Joey'sVee]

yeah but it says for C5 year 92-03. is the 4458 right...se my edited post #17. Thanks!

 

[urbanski]

bought mine at summit racing, the TR55 come gapped at .050....so i gotta buy a damn gapper tool LOL

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