Iridium Spark Plugs-are they worth it?

redeye · 13th October 2006, 00:59

So far... I've gone through a set of OWS Iridiums and i felt no difference they perform no better that the stock platiniums.

Currently on NGK (also iridiums) .... seems not much diff as well.... well maybe a bit better.... but for that minute improvement, it could well be psychological as I paid 20% more for them compared to the OWS. lol

danlalan · 13th October 2006, 01:05

well i shall follow ur advice mr BALENO POWER....

devarshi84 · 13th October 2006, 05:26

What is a 4-point spark plug and how is it different fro twin-tip OWS spark plugs?

what are the benefits?

Boom Shiva · 13th October 2006, 11:01

I've been using OWS twin tip iridium plugs for a while now, along with a Ractive conical filter and tri phase module. Prior to this I was using stock plugs (Optra has NGK) with the same setup.

There is a definite increase in the performance. Power delivery is now smoother and more instantaneous. I'm definitely happy with the result.

speedzak · 13th October 2006, 19:06

i'm planning to get OWS Iridium plugs for my Alto. Any idea which will suit me best? Twin tip? Quad tip? Multi tip etc... And which power cables to go for??

viper · 13th October 2006, 19:11

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Originally Posted by speedzak

i'm planning to get OWS Iridium plugs for my Alto. Any idea which will suit me best? Twin tip? Quad tip? Multi tip etc... And which power cables to go for??

Hi,

To the best of my knowledge OWS only makes twin tip plugs. You can go in for either MSD Cables or Splitfire.

Viper

SkiN46 · 13th October 2006, 19:15

i heard there are HKS plugs available for 1000/- each in bombay at moto sport

karthik247 · 13th October 2006, 19:50

I've been using NGK+Splitfire combo since about a month now. I've fitted them at the same time i got the K&N conical filter fitted so don't know exately how much difference combo alone makes.

goldsun · 14th October 2006, 06:40

I intend to go for HKS / Splitfire kit for my SWIFT. Any suggestion as to the dealer, from whom I can source these in Chennai is welcome

speedzak · 14th October 2006, 20:02

Goldsun!
PM Viper. He stocks different brands of Iridium plugs and Cables. When I checked, HKS were out of stock. But you can try your luck. The rates are reasonable too.

hyper-VTEC · 29th January 2007, 16:51

I want to go for OWS Iridium + Spitfire (depends on price) on my Swift. Can someone please suggest a dealer in Bangalore? Also what would be the approximate prices?

navin_bhp · 31st January 2007, 04:38

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Originally Posted by harmon_bro

Its Rs.750/plug here in Chennai.

Hi Harmon, is there any good shop in chennai where i can get body kit, spoiler, K&N filter, iridium plugs etc...for my OHC Type 1 at a reasonable price... also let me know some good mod shops in chennai...

rr_zen · 31st January 2007, 08:08

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Originally Posted by navin_bhp

Hi Harmon, is there any good shop in chennai where i can get body kit, spoiler, K&N filter, iridium plugs etc...for my OHC Type 1 at a reasonable price... also let me know some good mod shops in chennai...

For K&N filters you can approach Mahaveer Auto on G.P Road. They are also authorised dealers for K&N.

katalyst · 31st January 2007, 12:59

Are the cables mandatory with the iridium spark plugs? What do the cables contribute?Do we have a dealer here in Hyderabad who is frequented by TBHP members?Thanks

gunbir · 31st January 2007, 15:04

I got them for Rs 875 each from Driven. I guess he should still be selling them. PM him.

13th October 2006, 00:59	#16
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	So far... I've gone through a set of OWS Iridiums and i felt no difference they perform no better that the stock platiniums. Currently on NGK (also iridiums) .... seems not much diff as well.... well maybe a bit better.... but for that minute improvement, it could well be psychological as I paid 20% more for them compared to the OWS. lol
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13th October 2006, 01:05	#17
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	well i shall follow ur advice mr BALENO POWER....
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13th October 2006, 05:26	#18
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	What is a 4-point spark plug and how is it different fro twin-tip OWS spark plugs? what are the benefits?
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13th October 2006, 11:01	#19
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	I've been using OWS twin tip iridium plugs for a while now, along with a Ractive conical filter and tri phase module. Prior to this I was using stock plugs (Optra has NGK) with the same setup. There is a definite increase in the performance. Power delivery is now smoother and more instantaneous. I'm definitely happy with the result.
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13th October 2006, 19:06	#20
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	i'm planning to get OWS Iridium plugs for my Alto. Any idea which will suit me best? Twin tip? Quad tip? Multi tip etc... And which power cables to go for??
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13th October 2006, 19:15	#22
SkiN46 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 30 Thanked: 0 Times	i heard there are HKS plugs available for 1000/- each in bombay at moto sport
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13th October 2006, 19:50	#23
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I've been using NGK+Splitfire combo since about a month now. I've fitted them at the same time i got the K&N conical filter fitted so don't know exately how much difference combo alone makes.
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14th October 2006, 06:40	#24
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 230 Thanked: 48 Times	I intend to go for HKS / Splitfire kit for my SWIFT. Any suggestion as to the dealer, from whom I can source these in Chennai is welcome
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14th October 2006, 20:02	#25
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Goldsun! PM Viper. He stocks different brands of Iridium plugs and Cables. When I checked, HKS were out of stock. But you can try your luck. The rates are reasonable too.
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29th January 2007, 16:51	#26
hyper-VTEC BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengal...ooroo Posts: 648 Thanked: 243 Times View My Garage	I want to go for OWS Iridium + Spitfire (depends on price) on my Swift. Can someone please suggest a dealer in Bangalore? Also what would be the approximate prices?
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31st January 2007, 12:59	#29
katalyst BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hyderabad as of now Posts: 38 Thanked: 0 Times	Are the cables mandatory with the iridium spark plugs? What do the cables contribute?Do we have a dealer here in Hyderabad who is frequented by TBHP members?Thanks
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31st January 2007, 15:04	#30
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 32 Times	I got them for Rs 875 each from Driven. I guess he should still be selling them. PM him.
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