HKS Iridium Spark Plugs

varunzzz · 23rd March 2006, 15:56

Hi.. I just bought HKS Iridium Spark Plugs and installed it in my Palio 1.2 sport. Its giving me great acceleration.. Is there any other adjustments thats required for the optimum performance?? Please let me know. Thanks

speedsatya · 23rd March 2006, 16:08

change your plug cables as well

veyron1 · 23rd March 2006, 16:15

well first, don't you think this topic should be in the "modifications" section?

secondly- get a good mechanic to check out the ignition timing, and check whether it should be advanced; also, get superconductor wires if you want the max. out of your plugs. of course, there are a lot of other things that you can do to get maximum from your HKS kit- like a cold air induction kit, etc....

but DO check out the timing for sure; and the spark plug cables too...

varunzzz · 23rd March 2006, 16:18

Thanks for the tip. I would appreciate it if you could suggest me which cables to go in for.

varunzzz · 23rd March 2006, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by veyron1

well first, don't you think this topic should be in the "modifications" section?

secondly- get a good mechanic to check out the ignition timing, and check whether it should be advanced; also, get superconductor wires if you want the max. out of your plugs. of course, there are a lot of other things that you can do to get maximum from your HKS kit- like a cold air induction kit, etc....

but DO check out the timing for sure; and the spark plug cables too...

Wow your knowledge is vast.. Sorry for posting it here I just joined the forum so didnt know about the modification section.

Are these superconductor wires expensive?? Also which ones are good?? If I install these wires will there be a significant change in the acceleration??Thanks

veyron1 · 23rd March 2006, 16:49

i suggest you go to the same dealer from where you got your spark plugs. MSD offers some of the best wires-you also have choices for advanced ignition kits from MSD.

and no, installing the wires alone WILL NOT give you any significant increase in performance; but, in the hands of a good tuner, coupled with some tinkering and timing enhancements, your ride's engine efficiency SHOULD improve. the actual improvements will vary depending upon a lot of factors- including type of fuel used; you can't expect good performance from a HKS/MSD kit if you keep running 87 octane gas; you'll have to use 91/93 octane fuel to extract the maximum from your kit.

also, try using the "search" function on tbhp...you'll get much more helpful and technical info elsewhere on tbhp, if you require more details about modifying your car....

varunzzz · 23rd March 2006, 23:02

thanks a ton.. the info was very useful..

rahulya007 · 13th October 2006, 16:47

HI...I own a TATA Indigo GLX (petrol) 2003 car, which i wish to retrofit with an LPG kit in Mumbai. I am also planning to change the set of spark plugs to Bosch Silver 4 point plugs. I have heard that Iridium spark plugs do improve performance with LPG kits along with along other modifications like making a rich mixture etc etc...Will using Mobil1 in LPG car improve performance or give satisfactory results..??

Can any body please comment on this and also suggest me a good Branded and fully imported LPG Kit for my car along with the cost including the RTO charges.?

hellspawn · 13th October 2006, 20:12

@varunzzz:did you source these plugs from delhi???
if yes how much did they cost?

23rd March 2006, 15:56	#1
varunzzz Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shillong Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	HKS Iridium Spark Plugs Hi.. I just bought HKS Iridium Spark Plugs and installed it in my Palio 1.2 sport. Its giving me great acceleration.. Is there any other adjustments thats required for the optimum performance?? Please let me know. Thanks
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23rd March 2006, 16:08	#2
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	change your plug cables as well
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23rd March 2006, 16:15	#3
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	well first, don't you think this topic should be in the "modifications" section? secondly- get a good mechanic to check out the ignition timing, and check whether it should be advanced; also, get superconductor wires if you want the max. out of your plugs. of course, there are a lot of other things that you can do to get maximum from your HKS kit- like a cold air induction kit, etc.... but DO check out the timing for sure; and the spark plug cables too...
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23rd March 2006, 16:18	#4
varunzzz Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shillong Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Plug Cables?? Thanks for the tip. I would appreciate it if you could suggest me which cables to go in for.
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23rd March 2006, 16:49	#6
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	i suggest you go to the same dealer from where you got your spark plugs. MSD offers some of the best wires-you also have choices for advanced ignition kits from MSD. and no, installing the wires alone WILL NOT give you any significant increase in performance; but, in the hands of a good tuner, coupled with some tinkering and timing enhancements, your ride's engine efficiency SHOULD improve. the actual improvements will vary depending upon a lot of factors- including type of fuel used; you can't expect good performance from a HKS/MSD kit if you keep running 87 octane gas; you'll have to use 91/93 octane fuel to extract the maximum from your kit. also, try using the "search" function on tbhp...you'll get much more helpful and technical info elsewhere on tbhp, if you require more details about modifying your car....
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23rd March 2006, 23:02	#7
varunzzz Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shillong Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Cool thanks a ton.. the info was very useful..
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13th October 2006, 16:47	#8
rahulya007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thane, Mumbai Posts: 302 Thanked: 341 Times	Can Bosch 4 point plugs imporve performance in LPG ?? HI...I own a TATA Indigo GLX (petrol) 2003 car, which i wish to retrofit with an LPG kit in Mumbai. I am also planning to change the set of spark plugs to Bosch Silver 4 point plugs. I have heard that Iridium spark plugs do improve performance with LPG kits along with along other modifications like making a rich mixture etc etc...Will using Mobil1 in LPG car improve performance or give satisfactory results..?? Can any body please comment on this and also suggest me a good Branded and fully imported LPG Kit for my car along with the cost including the RTO charges.?
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13th October 2006, 20:12	#9
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	@varunzzz:did you source these plugs from delhi??? if yes how much did they cost?
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