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coolhandluke · 09-16-2008, 09:29 PM

Hey, was wondering what the best plugs and wires i should use for my vr4? Hoping to be running 14psi of boost

92EuroDiamante · 09-16-2008, 10:06 PM

if your only replacing the wires then get stock replacements. as for the plugs im not sure since you are modding the boost im sure someone else will help you with that but anything NGK has always worked flawlessly for me. (although i hear on stock engines using iridium or those 4 platinum plugs can damange your pistons? is that true anyone?)

veerfour05 · 09-16-2008, 10:25 PM

OEM wires and either NGK coppers or platinums for plugs. Run about a .032"-.036" gap. Coppers get better spark but the platinums last longer. I run coppers and change them out every spring.

stans3000gt · 09-16-2008, 10:46 PM

Can you safetly gap platinums?? what do you use to gap them??

Also they come pregaped dont they???

Polygon · 09-17-2008, 08:08 AM

Platinum/Iridium NGK or Denso plugs if you're leaving it stock or it has a good tune and you're going to leave it alone. Go with NGK coppers if you're in the process of tuning/modding since they are good but cheap in case you foul them. For wires stick with OEM or get the MSD wires with the L-shaped boot. The straight boot has issues with arcing on the head. The L-shaped boots are the more expensive of the two.

EVILTWIN · 09-17-2008, 08:09 AM

if you dont mind changing plugs more often I'd go with coppers as well. Stock wires should be just fine.

If you dont want to change your plugs as often then go with the platinums. Its really not that hard, and the more you change your plugs, the faster you will get at doing it.

And you can re-gap platinums, you just have to be more careful about doing it.

carsrfun · 09-17-2008, 10:42 PM

sorry for the hijack but does anyone have a PN for the coppers by chance, sendin my girl to get the parts and wanna make sure she gets right ones... thanks in advance

chriskart09 · 09-17-2008, 10:46 PM

I'm using the NGK Iridiuns. Works really good on the stock setup, no problem!

veerfour05 · 09-17-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by carsrfun

sorry for the hijack but does anyone have a PN for the coppers by chance, sendin my girl to get the parts and wanna make sure she gets right ones... thanks in advance

I run NGK BKR7ES-11s on my car.

Apache · 09-17-2008, 11:32 PM

Also interested in this as I'm going to be changing my plugs and wires later this month. Was planning on using Denso IK24 Iridiums with NGK plug wires. The car is pretty much stock other than a downpipe and gutted precats, though it will have DR-500s running stock boost next month. Any downsides to this setup?

09-16-2008, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
coolhandluke New User - Please be kind Join Date: Sep 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	best plugs and wires? Hey, was wondering what the best plugs and wires i should use for my vr4? Hoping to be running 14psi of boost

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92EuroDiamante Verified Seller Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wood Dale IL Drives: Jdm D, D-LS, GTS Trader Rating: (3)	Re: best plugs and wires? if your only replacing the wires then get stock replacements. as for the plugs im not sure since you are modding the boost im sure someone else will help you with that but anything NGK has always worked flawlessly for me. (although i hear on stock engines using iridium or those 4 platinum plugs can damange your pistons? is that true anyone?) __________________ Godspeed Radiator,Custom Washer Reservoir Delete Cold Air Intake,Pro-Topline Pistons (old aussie co not topline) ,Custom Dual Exhaust,Homemade Resonated test pipe,Unorthodox underdrive pulley, Stock+Aftermarket Air Ride System, Lowered, Active Aero.Beefed up Tranny (long story), Sniper wet nitrous kit (needs to be tuned)

09-16-2008, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
stans3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Needham, M.A Drives: 1992 VR-4x2, 1993 SL Trader Rating: (3)	Re: best plugs and wires? Can you safetly gap platinums?? what do you use to gap them?? Also they come pregaped dont they??? __________________

09-17-2008, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Polygon NOTADSM Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: best plugs and wires? Platinum/Iridium NGK or Denso plugs if you're leaving it stock or it has a good tune and you're going to leave it alone. Go with NGK coppers if you're in the process of tuning/modding since they are good but cheap in case you foul them. For wires stick with OEM or get the MSD wires with the L-shaped boot. The straight boot has issues with arcing on the head. The L-shaped boots are the more expensive of the two. __________________ Clint: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Turbo II - 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T TT

09-17-2008, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
EVILTWIN Grandpa Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Henderson NV/MooreOK Drives: 07Accord, 03 C5 ann. Trader Rating: (1)	Re: best plugs and wires? if you dont mind changing plugs more often I'd go with coppers as well. Stock wires should be just fine. If you dont want to change your plugs as often then go with the platinums. Its really not that hard, and the more you change your plugs, the faster you will get at doing it. And you can re-gap platinums, you just have to be more careful about doing it. __________________ Set the gearshift, for the high gear of your soul. Chuck Norris can win a game of Connect Four in THREE MOVES I'm an Equal Opportunity Annoyer!

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09-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
carsrfun New User - Please be kind Join Date: Sep 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best plugs and wires? sorry for the hijack but does anyone have a PN for the coppers by chance, sendin my girl to get the parts and wanna make sure she gets right ones... thanks in advance

09-17-2008, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
chriskart09 The car. The legend. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brazil Drives: 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: best plugs and wires? I'm using the NGK Iridiuns. Works really good on the stock setup, no problem! __________________ ____________________________ Booooooooooost

09-17-2008, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Apache Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Billings, Montana Drives: '97 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best plugs and wires? Also interested in this as I'm going to be changing my plugs and wires later this month. Was planning on using Denso IK24 Iridiums with NGK plug wires. The car is pretty much stock other than a downpipe and gutted precats, though it will have DR-500s running stock boost next month. Any downsides to this setup?