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xoSubieLegacyxo
05-12-2011, 10:48 PM
Well I'm having a little issue with the electrical system. First thing I want to check is my spark plugs and wires. What brand is the best "bang for your buck" for spark plugs? Don't give me answers like "Walmart or Autozone Brand" cause those will just last me two weeks! haha
TGX4776
05-12-2011, 10:50 PM
Well I'm having a little issue with the electrical system. First thing I want to check is my spark plugs and wires. What brand is the best "bang for your buck" for spark plugs? Don't give me answers like "Walmart or Autozone Brand" cause those will just last me two weeks! haha


Wires OEM subaru/NGK

Plugs NGK
harrymaneuvers
05-12-2011, 11:00 PM
I think most people here will tell you to go with NGK V Powers... cheap and with a great spark... they dont last as long as the platinums or iridiums but they are arguably a better quality spark and a WAY better value compared to the price of others.

They just have a shorter service life so if you dont mind changing spark plugs once every year or two, then your golden.
xoSubieLegacyxo
05-16-2011, 01:45 PM
I think most people here will tell you to go with NGK V Powers... cheap and with a great spark... they dont last as long as the platinums or iridiums but they are arguably a better quality spark and a WAY better value compared to the price of others.

They just have a shorter service life so if you dont mind changing spark plugs once every year or two, then your golden.
What about the G-Power?

heres the link for the NGK spark plugs (http://ngksparkplugs.com/part_finder/car_truck_suv/results.asp)
Chausx
05-16-2011, 02:35 PM
The G-Power is the platinum version of NGK plugs. They are a copper ground strap w\ a Platinum electrode. The things you will see out of those are longer service life. Not much when it comes to performance unless your running some kind of aftermarket ignition system. So really they are pretty cheap and will last longer then said V-Power or Standard Copper.
ouch1011
05-28-2011, 01:53 AM
Platinum plugs don't really have a performance benefit over copper. Single platinum plugs don't realistically have a longevity improvement over copper since they still have a copper ground strap, double plats are good for about 2x as long as copper plugs.

Iridium plugs could potentially have a benefit due to the thinner electrode, but not enough to justify the extreme price.
xoSubieLegacyxo
05-31-2011, 10:51 PM
Just ordered 4 NGK V-Power spark plugs, and a new wiring kit. All for around $55 with shipping.