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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Looking to do plugs and wires, I know to get the best wires but what plugs are oem? are the iridium better to use?
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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I have read where iridium plugs can cause starting problems.

Just stick with the NGK ZFR5F-11 plugs that you can get for ~$2 each at most parts stores. You just have to change them every 2 years or 24K miles.

As for wires, the OEM ones from Honda last for a long time, so either pick them up from the dealership or get NGK brand.
 
Old Sep 16, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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I put in NGK double platinums in mine, seem to work really well.
 
Old Sep 16, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Oh I always stick with exact oem spec parts. I just hear everyone ranting and raving about iridium plugs. Granted they last longer but other than that, how can they perform better than what the engine/ignition system was built around? Thanks pahonda for the exact oem plug and number. Can you believe the dealer wants 12.60 a piece LMAO. I pity the fool who shops there hahaa. autozone has them for 2.35 walk-in price. And to the latter poster...always stick with what they came with from the factory which in fact is the v-power copper ngk zfr5f11's.
 
Old Sep 16, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by fasteddie83
Can you believe the dealer wants 12.60 a piece LMAO. I pity the fool who shops there hahaa. autozone has them for 2.35 walk-in price.
are you talking about the ZFR5F-11?? if so , dealer sells them for around 3-4 dollars each ,,,,,,,,,,Iridium plugs are a lot more expensive
 
Old Sep 16, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by deserthonda
are you talking about the ZFR5F-11?? if so , dealer sells them for around 3-4 dollars each ,,,,,,,,,,Iridium plugs are a lot more expensive
Not a chance on gods green earth to get them that cheap at FOX Honda (stealership in Syracuse, NY) Unless this parts guy was trying to give me the old bait 'n' swith scheme. He said that exact part number so IDK? What I do know now, and pay close attention Iridium plug lovers. After swapping out fairly new iridium plugs for these oem plugs, Im feeling all kinds of acceleration throughout gears that just wasn't there before. So unless the car was made to have iridium, Just stick with what they started off with.
 
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