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Performance Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs?

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Old 02-18-2009, 05:58 AM
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Default Performance Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs?

It's about time to replace my spark plugs, and I was wondering if there were any upgrades worth doing for this type of routine maintenance.

I've seen plenty of ads for performance coils and spark plugs that claim to increase your horsepower, or fuel economy, or both.

I'm a little more concerned with horsepower, but fuel economy is kind of important to me too.

Does anyone have any experience with any of these products or know enough to point me in the right direction?

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Old 02-18-2009, 01:36 PM
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theres people running over 500whp on stock coil packs. not really a need. and nothing conducts power better then 100% copper (with an exception of gold but thats too expensive) and regular $2 NGK spark plugs are 100% copper. spend your money on something else.
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 01:42 PM
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^^^ Exactly.

I have always had great performance from my NGK's. And seriously cheap too. Can't beat that. BKR7E if not chipped, BKR6E if chipped. Enjoy.
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffha4
^^^ Exactly.

I have always had great performance from my NGK's. And seriously cheap too. Can't beat that. BKR7E if not chipped, BKR6E if chipped. Enjoy.
you think I would be able to run bkr6e's even though I'm not chipped? Seems to be all they carry.
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 03:07 PM
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You could try them. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't feel any ill effects. But if your car is having starting issues or idles a bit strange, you'll want the 7's. Hopefully the 6 should work okay.
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffha4
You could try them. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't feel any ill effects. But if your car is having starting issues or idles a bit strange, you'll want the 7's. Hopefully the 6 should work okay.
I'll def get the 7's....
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:56 AM
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I plan on getting chipped, probably in a few months. Do you guys think I should wait to get the 6's? I'd hate to buy some new spark plugs only to replace them soon after.
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by a2thy
I plan on getting chipped, probably in a few months. Do you guys think I should wait to get the 6's? I'd hate to buy some new spark plugs only to replace them soon after.
They're only like $3 each.
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 01:17 AM
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nah a lil bit less, i paid like $7.00 at car quest for all four

soo like 1.75? witch is a hell of a deal for what you get...
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 01:39 AM
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Hahaha, ok. Didn't realize they were so cheap.

Thanks everyone.
 

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