[Elantra GT] Spark plug wires

[Bryan Havenstein]

Thanks for the suggestions, I just ordered some new platinum plugs and NGK
wires from sparkplugs.com.  $54 total with shipping after coupon.


On 5/16/06, Brian Nystrom <brian.nystrom at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Bryan Havenstein wrote:
>
> >They aren't the original plugs, but they probably have 75,000 miles or so
> on
> >them.  The wires are original.  The type of missing that it is doing
> between
> >1 and 2,000 RPM just seems like ignition.  I haven't checked the price of
> >the OEM wires but will do that.
> >
> >
> At that mileage, both the plugs and the wires should be replaced. I
> would have done it at 60K myself.
>
> For plugs, you have a choice. Iridium plugs will last the longest (up to
> 100K miles), but they're expensive. Platinum plugs (stock in most
> Elantras) will last 30-60K and are a considerably cheaper. Copper plugs
> (such as NGK V-Power) actually perform the best and cost the least
> (under $2 each, retail), but they only last 15-30K miles.
>
> As for wires, I've always had the best luck when I replaced factory
> carbon-core wires with spiral-wound magnetic suppression wires. That's
> why I recommended NGK wires over the stock parts; they are consistently
> top quality and high performance at reasonable prices. They are well
> respected on the various Hyundai forums.
> http://ngk.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=1415810&pid=3404
>
> If you want absolute top-of-the-line wires, Magnecor wires (p/n 47275,
> 7mm or 40275, 8mm) are arguably the best on the market, but they'll cost
> you double the price of the stock wires, making them hard to justify.
>
> There are a lot of "flashy-trashy" wires on the market that make all
> kinds of wild, bogus claims and sell on hype and eye appeal. Avoid them
> like the plague.
>
> BTW, according to Hyundai Parts Online, the stock wires (p/n 27501) are
> $51.17. NGK wires (stock #7692, p/n xx90) run ~$40 and are available
> through most auto parts stores.
>
>
> --
> Regards
>
> Brian
>
>
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