Spark Plugs???
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Heel & Toe
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Spark Plugs???
Question?? Does it matter what spark plugs you use. Should I spend the extra money for the "quadro" or the "dual" spark plugs? Any help would be appreciated. I have an 84' if that helps.
P.S. What spark plug wires should I use?
P.S. What spark plug wires should I use?
Drifting
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My last wire set were the Taylor 8mm Spyro-Pro's, but I recently moved to the MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor's only because I needed to have a custom length. Otherwise, the Taylors were great and pretty reasonably priced.
Drifting
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The wires were not too bad and didn't look too old, but I have also replaced them and the the cap/ rotor -just so I know everything is current.
My car is all stock, so I didn't go with any real performance parts, except an Accel cap because it uses brass.
Last edited by glava2876; Oct 5, 2009 at 12:01 PM.
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I do not know if it was a gimmick, but Horsepower TV did a dyno test with E3 Spark Plugs. They used the same engine with different spark plugs. The E3 gave the best boost in horsepower and gas mileage. 
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and a good tune does the same
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The test was a few months ago so I do not have all the details. I just wrote down the plug name to give it a try next time I need plugs. They do a lot of re-runs so I will keep an eye out for more detail. It is on cable on Sat & Sun.
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DO NOT USE BOSCH!!!! you will be replacing them in a year!
No need for a gimmick plug
Plain old copper AC/Delco, if you want to spend more I like the NGK platinum.
No need for a gimmick plug
Plain old copper AC/Delco, if you want to spend more I like the NGK platinum.
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i'm suprised to read that someone here uses NGK platinum plugs. they are excellent plugs and i use NGK plugs for my RX-7's and my Camry. my 84 has AC Delco plugs and they seem to work great! i may do more research on the NGK but i guess for now i'll stick with the oem replacement.
