Bought a Set of Spark Plug Cables from This Guy

[Beehive3783]

  On 8/3/2011 at 7:51 AM, Satria_neo said:

Oh IC. I know its quite hard to get spark plugs out from the boxer engine.

It's a farking bitch to change the plugs for the flat 4.. simply irritating

[Picanto]

  On 7/31/2011 at 2:33 PM, Satria_neo said:

http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?autoco...p;product=20324

 

Decide to change my cables since they have not been replaced since the previous owner. Also to see if the claims is really true or some snake oil stuff. the person also claimed that the new Proton Gen2 will be using their cables starting in August.

 

Initial view of it is noticeable I have to say. Its not day and night difference but its noticeable. The pick up is slightly better and engine revs faster at WOT. I am able to shift earlier. Previously, I have to shift to 5th gear at 50KM/H min or engine will vibrate and lack of power. Now, I can manage it at slightly over 40KM/H w/o having the vibration.

 

Perhaps the feeling is similar to having brand new oil or spark plugs. Btw, my plugs are just 1 week old and they are Bosch IR Fusion. Engine oil is less than 1000KM using Amsoil Signature 10W30.

 

To be sure, I swap back the original cables and then back again. Yes, its confirmed that there is a difference. No top speed test done as I need to go NSHW to try it out.

 

Construction wise, its pretty standard aftermarket stuff with silicone insulation and rubber boots. The silicone insulation is a good thing since its more lasting than pure rubber insulation.

 

For $120, I must say its quite a decent replacement since a new set of OEM cables will also cost ~$100.

 

I will test the cables further. I am just guessing it does not have a built-in resistors (standard OEM wires will have it) for noise suppression. Hence its able to create a stronger spark.

 

its really a waste of $$. OEM cables are still the best in terms of reliability

[Meanmachine]

  On 7/31/2011 at 4:50 PM, Hondavvvtec said:

will it in turn reduce the lifespan of the sparkplug as it is burning richer than the normal / original plug cable

 

[Evillusion]

  On 8/1/2011 at 12:41 AM, Satria_neo said:

Yes, it will actually. Stronger sparks will cause more wear on the plugs, esp. the ground electrode because its not that high resistant to wear unlike the center electrode.

 

But it will still take a long long time to actually wear out your plugs. Cause stronger sparks means you can usually run a wider gap. Hence you will be less prone to misfiring as the gap widens.

 

If it does misfire, then its time to clean and regap the plugs.

can tell me how u change ur gap? inserting washers in between or others...i have a set of denso iridium sparkies but i do not have the proper socket spanner for my ride (mine is a gen2) have u tried the R3 sparkie cables? good reviews so far! tanx in advance

[Satria_neo]

No you do not use any washers.

 

You basically use a screw driver or pliers to bent the ground electrode to achieve the desired gap. You can also side gap the plugs.

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Gas-A...Side-Gapping-S/

 

With the cables, I could now widen my gap to ~1.5mm and this improves performance w/o any misfiring. Now, my set of NGK plugs perform even better than the Bosch IR fusion.

 

As for the R3 cables, no I did not try. But I think it will be around the same. If its cheaper, then why not.

 

Also, the guy told me that they will be supplying cables to Proton for their Gen2. I don't know if its true.

 

Right now, my FC has improved. I can now get almost 10% better FC. Its mainly because I am more light footed.

[Evillusion]

  On 8/11/2011 at 7:26 AM, Satria_neo said:

No you do not use any washers.

 

You basically use a screw driver or pliers to bent the ground electrode to achieve the desired gap. You can also side gap the plugs.

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Gas-A...Side-Gapping-S/

 

With the cables, I could now widen my gap to ~1.5mm and this improves performance w/o any misfiring. Now, my set of NGK plugs perform even better than the Bosch IR fusion.

 

As for the R3 cables, no I did not try. But I think it will be around the same. If its cheaper, then why not.

 

Also, the guy told me that they will be supplying cables to Proton for their Gen2. I don't know if its true.

 

Right now, my FC has improved. I can now get almost 10% better FC. Its mainly because I am more light footed.

R3 cables is selling at 200rm...but looking for the shop that stocks them is the problem! do u have the sparkie spanner or u go to shop to change ur sparkies...

[Satria_neo]

I do have the tools to change the plugs myself. I usually DIY for plugs.

[Evillusion]

  On 8/11/2011 at 8:15 AM, Satria_neo said:

I do have the tools to change the plugs myself. I usually DIY for plugs.

can i borrow u spanners!