Best Spark plug and wires?

[hpfr33k]

If ur really that hell bent against the + 4, I'll install some regs and see what/if the difference is and let ya know

[SOUL-DRIFTER]

If economy is your goal then spark plugs do make a difference.
I have a 1994 Ford Aspire and spent a few days testing and trial running different plugs.
I used the same test route, drove the exact same speed and refilled up and did the math for an accurate mpg readings.
The absolute best I have found so far (for the ford aspire anyway) is Pulse plugs.
I tried the platinums, splitfires, e3s, but the pulse plugs did me 3 miles per gallon better than the next best(E3s).
If you have an Aspire or Festiva I highly recommend them.
Any top quality wires will do.

[Old Tele man]

Q: Best spark plug?

A: A brand-new OEM spark plug.

[mechman600]

Originally Posted by Old Tele man

Q: Best spark plug?

A: A brand-new OEM spark plug.

Agreed. "Fancy" spark plugs belong in the unicorn corral.

[SOUL-DRIFTER]

If you care less about fuel economy...sure.

[Old Tele man]

Originally Posted by SOUL-DRIFTER

If you care less about fuel economy...sure.

hm-m-m-m, another UniCorn candidate?

[SOUL-DRIFTER]

Frankly with the responses I have seen, I am beginning to wonder just what the hell kind of forum is this.
It certainly isn't one for a serious mechanic.
Too many children.

[Frank Lee]

It's a forum where B.S. gets chewed up and spit out. You might not like that.

[SOUL-DRIFTER]

Quite the contrary. But the B.S. here is in believing spark plugs are all equal. Some do make a difference.

[kach22i]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the damage pulling on the wires can do by breaking the carbon filaments. Removal done right by pulling on the boot with a very slight (not too much) turn or twist is fine. However, a fresh set of wires when installing spark plugs would make this a moot point and insure a damage free wire set.

Light show: On the darkest of nights, open the hood and run the car. If you see a light show of arcing light (look very carefully) it's time to replace those bad wires.

My 13 to 33 year old cars get solid copper NGK spark plugs.

Nine years ago an idiot mechanic installed a fancy type Bosh spark plug in my 1977 Porsche 911 with terrible results. This same idiot also put synthetic motor oil and synthetic gear oil in her. Big mistake on all counts, it leaked like crazy and shifted like carp.

In addition they messed up the ignition timing and installed oil return lines which kept dripping oil down on to the heat exchangers until I figured out the source and fixed it myself.

The best thing you can do for your car is to do the work yourself, or at least not take it to an idiot, a fraud and a poser.