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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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WHICH ARE THE BEST SPARK PLUGS TO USE? PRICE NOT SO MUCH AN ISSUE!!
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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oh boy....
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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these right here are the best spark plugs ever best bang for your buck!!!

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=5
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Indeed, Johnny, indeed! Lots of good parts on that site! :D
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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You are a brave man to start another spark plug thread
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TheQuietThings
oh boy....
Originally Posted by I-Fly-High
You are a brave man to start another spark plug thread
oh boy.... x2
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:44 AM
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I was gonna suggest these, from the same site Johnny linked to, but thought better of it...

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&reviews_id=19

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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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Jeezzz... Depends on driving habits, environment (altitude, temps), mods, fuel type/quality, and expected duration (time or distance). My 06 xB just went over 30K since Aug 05. I went with the recommended NGK plugs. Wear on the old plugs was noticable but normal on the tip and post. Mileage has been about 38mpg hiway. I did notice a bit better pickup after new plugs but otherwise no difference (mileage is still around 38mpg). Reg 87 octane, sea level (Florida), no mods to engine, new air filter, oil/filter every 5k w/Castrol as recommended, and an old fart driver (49) who occassionally needs to haul into traffic, normally drives at 5-10 mph over posted, rarely does jack-rabbit starts.

So NGK for the old fart scenario...anything else than factory, make sure a dyno is used for the comparison before accepting an alternative for a stock setup.
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I followed strong advise from other's here, and did the NGK Iridium. BIG difference? Eh. I like knowing they are good for 150k though.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim_Carr
I followed strong advise from other's here, and did the NGK Iridium. BIG difference? Eh. I like knowing they are good for 150k though.
hey what about Denso Iridium?
are those good or better than NGK???
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