Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
Anytime your engine is able to generate more horsepower, for whatever
reason, you are putting more stress on other components such as connecting rods, bearings, journals, etc. Obviously this will reduce engine longevity. With a sparkplug change though it is a miniscule amount and like the other poster said, the better your engine is tuned and the more efficient it is operating, the longer it will likely last. The change in performance you experience is most likely due to the replacement of plugs as opposed to the type of plug you changed to. CaptainKrunch "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
Anytime your engine is able to generate more horsepower, for whatever
reason, you are putting more stress on other components such as connecting rods, bearings, journals, etc. Obviously this will reduce engine longevity. With a sparkplug change though it is a miniscule amount and like the other poster said, the better your engine is tuned and the more efficient it is operating, the longer it will likely last. The change in performance you experience is most likely due to the replacement of plugs as opposed to the type of plug you changed to. CaptainKrunch "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
Anytime your engine is able to generate more horsepower, for whatever
reason, you are putting more stress on other components such as connecting rods, bearings, journals, etc. Obviously this will reduce engine longevity. With a sparkplug change though it is a miniscule amount and like the other poster said, the better your engine is tuned and the more efficient it is operating, the longer it will likely last. The change in performance you experience is most likely due to the replacement of plugs as opposed to the type of plug you changed to. CaptainKrunch "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
Anytime your engine is able to generate more horsepower, for whatever
reason, you are putting more stress on other components such as connecting rods, bearings, journals, etc. Obviously this will reduce engine longevity. With a sparkplug change though it is a miniscule amount and like the other poster said, the better your engine is tuned and the more efficient it is operating, the longer it will likely last. The change in performance you experience is most likely due to the replacement of plugs as opposed to the type of plug you changed to. CaptainKrunch "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs.
The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? Thanks, |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
If you noticed anything, it was probably just because your old plugs were
worn out. You'd likely have been just as happy with the NGK plugs for $2. As far as wearing out the engine sooner, you don't have anything to worry about spark plugs. If anything, the engine will last longer when properly tuned up and running smoother. "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
If you noticed anything, it was probably just because your old plugs were
worn out. You'd likely have been just as happy with the NGK plugs for $2. As far as wearing out the engine sooner, you don't have anything to worry about spark plugs. If anything, the engine will last longer when properly tuned up and running smoother. "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
If you noticed anything, it was probably just because your old plugs were
worn out. You'd likely have been just as happy with the NGK plugs for $2. As far as wearing out the engine sooner, you don't have anything to worry about spark plugs. If anything, the engine will last longer when properly tuned up and running smoother. "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
If you noticed anything, it was probably just because your old plugs were
worn out. You'd likely have been just as happy with the NGK plugs for $2. As far as wearing out the engine sooner, you don't have anything to worry about spark plugs. If anything, the engine will last longer when properly tuned up and running smoother. "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > The guys at the auto store convinced me they would be worth the extra money > $4/each and I think they are beacause my car's acceleration is much quicker > and smoother now...anyway, my question is this: > Does improved performance have a point of diminishing returns when > considering the overall life expectancy of the engine ? In other words, if > the performance is too good, does the engine wear out faster ? > Thanks, > > |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
"Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. if you want a smidge more boost, change your plug wires as well. i changed my wires when i changed my plugs and saw a small boost, but i had done other mods to my car aside from the plugs and plug wires... -agent smith |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
"Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. if you want a smidge more boost, change your plug wires as well. i changed my wires when i changed my plugs and saw a small boost, but i had done other mods to my car aside from the plugs and plug wires... -agent smith |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
"Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. if you want a smidge more boost, change your plug wires as well. i changed my wires when i changed my plugs and saw a small boost, but i had done other mods to my car aside from the plugs and plug wires... -agent smith |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
"Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. if you want a smidge more boost, change your plug wires as well. i changed my wires when i changed my plugs and saw a small boost, but i had done other mods to my car aside from the plugs and plug wires... -agent smith |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
"agent smith" <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote in message news:6ccTb.976$QU1.922@fe2.texas.rr.com... > > "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message > news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > > > if you want a smidge more boost, change your plug wires as well. i changed > my wires when i changed my plugs and saw a small boost, but i had done other > mods to my car aside from the plugs and plug wires... Changing from bad wires to good will certainly give you a boost. Honda wires are top quality. |
Re: Spark Plugs, performance, and engine life question
"agent smith" <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote in message news:6ccTb.976$QU1.922@fe2.texas.rr.com... > > "Dave" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message > news:C42dnY3TSN9uqIDdRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > > I have a '95 Accord LX, and recently installed the Bosch Pro2 plugs. > > > if you want a smidge more boost, change your plug wires as well. i changed > my wires when i changed my plugs and saw a small boost, but i had done other > mods to my car aside from the plugs and plug wires... Changing from bad wires to good will certainly give you a boost. Honda wires are top quality. |
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