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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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they can be used but they are not quite there for top performance on a na car.
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Show us the dynos to prove this
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Hmm I just got these spark plugs. So in conclusion these are fine, install and treat just like OEM ones. Just don't expect longer lifetime.

Correct?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Yup... just verify the trailing plugs have the shims.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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BHR has the NGK Iridium for $80.00 a set shipped. I just installed a set today.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
Yup... just verify the trailing plugs have the shims.
Originally Posted by olddragger
they can be used but they are not quite there for top performance on a na car. who have to use 2 washers on the trailing plug so the tip of the plug doesnt bottom out and on the lead plugs use no washers. AND when you do that you have to retighten them from time to time as they will vibrate loose!
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the stock ones do that also if you pay attention.. and it is an issue not often noticed or discussed.

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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
BHR has the NGK Iridium for $80.00 a set shipped. I just installed a set today.
mmmmmm,

yummy.

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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just to chime in, Im ready for a plug change myself, and i would rather go oem, but they are just so damn expensive (college budget). the RX7 ones from mazmart work just fine? (thats what i gathered from here) just have to replace them a little more often. is it still cheaper in the long run?

plus, i think they look cooler. :P
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Cheaper now, but more frequent changing vs. more expensive now and last a long time. Pay me now, pay me later.

If you happen to be studying economics you'll learn that it's all about lifecycle cost.

The OEM plugs are "premium" rated so I would not hesitate to go with them. $80 for the Iridium thru BHR is a really great deal; less then you'd spend thru sparkplugs.com for the OEM.

Originally Posted by JDM
just to chime in, Im ready for a plug change myself, and i would rather go oem, but they are just so damn expensive (college budget). the RX7 ones from mazmart work just fine? (thats what i gathered from here) just have to replace them a little more often. is it still cheaper in the long run?

plus, i think they look cooler. :P
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