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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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hello i plan on doing a tune up on my 1989 honda civic dx hb 1.5 4 spd. i wanted to know what would be the best spark plugs to use. and i need to change my spark wires what do u advise me to use. i know it may not be worth it but this is the only car i got i cant do anything big on it like engine swap cuz this is the only car i have to get to work in.
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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i mean like what brand of plugs would be best? i was going to use ngk v power.


im sorry im very confused by everything u just said. i dont know much about the history of honda. could u explain
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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just use ngk's if you want quality. (though I honestly can't tell the difference between ngk and autolites on my 87 civic)
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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what about spark wires
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Use stock wires. Nothing wrong with them even for a performance setup. Many of the aftermarket ones at parts stores simply don't work. They're crap.
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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so i can use ngk v power plugs an the cheapest wires i could find was at advanced auto part they have bwd spark wire plug set for 30 bucks
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Do not buy those. When I said stock wires I mean the OEM ones from the dealer. Costs about $75 a set. You will regret the $30 ones.
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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so ngk v power would be ok with stock oem wires?

do i need to goto a honda dealer to get the wires?
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...04&PTSet=A

would these wires be anygood? or should i just get oem from dealer?
 

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