Iridium spark plugs

shazikon · 14th April 2005, 15:11

Guys,
Where in Bangalore can i get Iridium spark plugs and better wires for the plugs? Rats have stripped a couple of cables leading to the spark plugs in my car. How much would a NGK/DENSO plug cost if available??Does it come with any warranty? appreciate any help on this.
thanks,
-shaz

speedsatya · 14th April 2005, 15:19

ngk iridium plugs are available in mumbai for 500rs /piece/
ngk platinum plugs can be got for 125rs/piece,though not sure on this.

Rudra Sen · 14th April 2005, 17:05

shazikon,
Check with Hot Tracks (Anil) at Residency Road

lamborghini · 14th April 2005, 17:19

Guys,
i know its a bit foolish question to ask but how are iridium plugs different from the normal ones and how do they benefit the car.

xstream_nos · 14th April 2005, 17:20

one more question...are iridium plugs available for bikes as well... for CBZ..., Karizma...???

dragger · 14th April 2005, 17:45

hey i am a performance parts stockist here in mumbai...i'm sure since i can source them out in mumbai there must be a lot of ditributors there in bangalore for performance plugs...well NGK and SPLITFIRE are really good...you can also go in for MSD Ignition if your budget lets you do that..and also use high density igntion wires from Splitifre or MSD Ignition..i Stock splitfire plugs for 3,200 for a set of 4..and ignition wires from Splitfire for 6,000 with the rubber head bolts and the copper plates and entire mounting...so do pm me if you need any help or info...cheers...!!

iceman91 · 14th April 2005, 19:06

dont think you need iridium plugs unleess you have high performance engines. a good set of platinums are more than sufficient.
but if you still insist on it. anil has a set with him. or else dom can get a set for you.

Vulken Auto · 14th April 2005, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman91

dont think you need iridium plugs unleess you have high performance engines. .

high performance engines??

signature change??

viper · 14th April 2005, 20:31

hey dragger, where in mumbai are you and how do i contact you

lamborghini · 14th April 2005, 23:04

Hey guys,
can anyone tell me the benefits of iridium spark plugs?

khanak · 15th April 2005, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Hey guys,
can anyone tell me the benefits of iridium spark plugs?

I looked it up and this is what I found

Iridium is a precious metal that is 6 times harder and 8 times stronger than platinum, it has a 1,200=F higher melting point than platinum and conducts electricity better. This makes it possible to create the finest wire center electrode ever. Prior till now, spark plug manufacturers have favored platinum for their long life or performance spark plugs due to its high melting point, also the technology did not exist to machine and bond iridium on a spark plug electrode(at least in a cost effective manner). Champion spark plugs had already made an iridium industrial application spark plug, but it still sells for over a hundred dollars per plug. Just now is the technology available to effectively use iridium in a spark plug for automotive applications. The strength, hardness and high melting point of iridium make it very well suited for a fine wire plug. The primary iridium plug manufacturers at this time are Denso with a 0.4mm center electrode and NGK with a 0.7mm center electrode. Both are the best performance plugs on the market for traditional automotive use and many racing applications.
SIDENOTE: Thus far the tech's we have spoken with report no problems using iridium plugs with Nitrous.

Source :
Sparkplugs.com

dragger · 15th April 2005, 01:12

hey buddy viper i'm located at colaba...i'll pm you my number then you can call...as and when you want..cheers....!!

Prithvi · 25th May 2005, 17:35

Hi!
I have a Accent GLS 1.3 SOHC and want to improve the performance of it. I was thinking I will do the following:-
1. Use Iridium sparkplugs from OWS.
2. Already have a K&N stock replacement filter.
3. Use a 32-bit ECU instead of the 16-bit one.
4. Use Magnocore KW8.5 spark plug wires.
5. Use a 4-2-1 Header.
6. Use a performance muffler.
7. Use front & rear struct bars etc.

Pls correct me where wrong. Can you pls help me in upgrading the performance of my accent. I am in Bangalore.

My brakes are lousy:
Need to use DBS GOLD rotors with original brake pads. Nearly killed myself doing 170 once.

viper · 25th May 2005, 18:23

Hey Buddy,

Good plans. I dont think you will find any marked improvement in performance by fitting the plugs and wires. A conical K&N with a nice intake will work better than the OE replacement. Exhaust + Muffler will give you 8-10% power and strut braces will definitely improve your handling especially high speed cornering.

Cannot comment on the ECU but you would be better of with a stand alone fuel management or get a piggy back computer and have your existing ecm remapped. Try Dominic in Banglore for the same.

Viper

Prithvi · 25th May 2005, 18:27

Hi! Viper,
Thanks for the fast responce. Can I have Dom's number if possible.
Rgds
Prithvi

14th April 2005, 15:11	#1
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Iridium spark plugs Guys, Where in Bangalore can i get Iridium spark plugs and better wires for the plugs? Rats have stripped a couple of cables leading to the spark plugs in my car. How much would a NGK/DENSO plug cost if available??Does it come with any warranty? appreciate any help on this. thanks, -shaz
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14th April 2005, 15:19	#2
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	ngk iridium plugs are available in mumbai for 500rs /piece/ ngk platinum plugs can be got for 125rs/piece,though not sure on this.
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14th April 2005, 17:05	#3
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	shazikon, Check with Hot Tracks (Anil) at Residency Road
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14th April 2005, 17:19	#4
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,761 Times View My Garage	Guys, i know its a bit foolish question to ask but how are iridium plugs different from the normal ones and how do they benefit the car.
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14th April 2005, 17:20	#5
xstream_nos BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 78 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	one more question...are iridium plugs available for bikes as well... for CBZ..., Karizma...???
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14th April 2005, 17:45	#6
dragger BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India-Mumbai-Colaba Posts: 350 Thanked: 6 Times	hey i am a performance parts stockist here in mumbai...i'm sure since i can source them out in mumbai there must be a lot of ditributors there in bangalore for performance plugs...well NGK and SPLITFIRE are really good...you can also go in for MSD Ignition if your budget lets you do that..and also use high density igntion wires from Splitifre or MSD Ignition..i Stock splitfire plugs for 3,200 for a set of 4..and ignition wires from Splitfire for 6,000 with the rubber head bolts and the copper plates and entire mounting...so do pm me if you need any help or info...cheers...!!
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14th April 2005, 19:06	#7
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	dont think you need iridium plugs unleess you have high performance engines. a good set of platinums are more than sufficient. but if you still insist on it. anil has a set with him. or else dom can get a set for you. Last edited by iceman91 : 14th April 2005 at 19:08.
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14th April 2005, 20:31	#9
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	hey dragger, where in mumbai are you and how do i contact you
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14th April 2005, 23:04	#10
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,761 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, can anyone tell me the benefits of iridium spark plugs?
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15th April 2005, 01:12	#12
dragger BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India-Mumbai-Colaba Posts: 350 Thanked: 6 Times	hey buddy viper i'm located at colaba...i'll pm you my number then you can call...as and when you want..cheers....!!
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25th May 2005, 17:35	#13
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Hi! I have a Accent GLS 1.3 SOHC and want to improve the performance of it. I was thinking I will do the following:- 1. Use Iridium sparkplugs from OWS. 2. Already have a K&N stock replacement filter. 3. Use a 32-bit ECU instead of the 16-bit one. 4. Use Magnocore KW8.5 spark plug wires. 5. Use a 4-2-1 Header. 6. Use a performance muffler. 7. Use front & rear struct bars etc. Pls correct me where wrong. Can you pls help me in upgrading the performance of my accent. I am in Bangalore. My brakes are lousy: Need to use DBS GOLD rotors with original brake pads. Nearly killed myself doing 170 once.
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25th May 2005, 18:23	#14
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	Hey Buddy, Good plans. I dont think you will find any marked improvement in performance by fitting the plugs and wires. A conical K&N with a nice intake will work better than the OE replacement. Exhaust + Muffler will give you 8-10% power and strut braces will definitely improve your handling especially high speed cornering. Cannot comment on the ECU but you would be better of with a stand alone fuel management or get a piggy back computer and have your existing ecm remapped. Try Dominic in Banglore for the same. Viper
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25th May 2005, 18:27	#15
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Hi! Viper, Thanks for the fast responce. Can I have Dom's number if possible. Rgds Prithvi
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