Spark Plug Suggestions

[GreenProtege720]

Hey,
I have a 2001 Mazda Protege LX 2.0L with a short ram air intake and a cat back exhaust. Other than that, it's stock. What spark plugs would you suggest for a little more performance? I'm not talking a HUGE change, but just a better plug than the crap I'm using. I doin't have to even notice a difference, I just want to invest in a better spark plug.

Thanks.

 

[Tzar177]

what are u using now?

 

[GreenProtege720]

what are u using now?

I'm using the Bosch Platinum +4 I think is what it is called. It's the one that ensures a spark everytime. it had 4 prongs instead of one. If that helps any.

 

[Kansei]

oof I wouldn't touch those bosch's with a 10 foot pole. Our cars seem not to enjoy them much. I'd get some NGK ZFR5F-11s and see how that does for ya. 8 dollars for the set, can't go wrong!

 

[GreenProtege720]

oof I wouldn't touch those bosch's with a 10 foot pole. Our cars seem not to enjoy them much. I'd get some NGK ZFR5F-11s and see how that does for ya. 8 dollars for the set, can't go wrong!

Which of NGK's different kind of plugs is that? G-Power, V-Power etc.?

 

[Kansei]

it's a v-power.. I think you can get the same without the v cut though.

it's a copper plug.

 

[GreenProtege720]

I can only find it at Summit Racing for approx. $1.99 a piece. Is that correct on pricing? because I have never bought a plug that cheap.

 

[ChopstickHero]

use the stock NGK from the dealership. they last a long time.

 

[GreenProtege720]

I don't know what the stock NGK spark plugs are. I bought the car used in 2002 and my car is only a 2001 so it went through a change so I have no idea what spark plugs are in my stock Protege.

Do you think I should invest in the NGK spark plug wire set as well as the spark plugs? Will it show a little (or microscopic) performance change?

 

[Kansei]

I can only find it at Summit Racing for approx. $1.99 a piece. Is that correct on pricing? because I have never bought a plug that cheap.

Advance Auto Parts or a store like that will have them for that price or cheaper.

sparkplugs.com sells them too, I think for that same price.

 

[GreenProtege720]

Advance Auto Parts or a store like that will have them for that price or cheaper.

sparkplugs.com sells them too, I think for that same price.

Yeah I went to Autozone and Oreillys and they didn't have any. Wierd. Anyways, should I invest in the NGK wires too just for a little, microscopic boost?

 

[Kansei]

Well it's an 01, so the miles are probably up there, eh? I forget what the recommended service interval is on the plug wires.. I always replace things way before the service interval because I'm special like that haha.

 

[JoshP5]

The best spark plug thread ever.

 

[GreenProtege720]

Thanks for that post, very informative. So which plug is he wanting me to try? Is it the NGK BKR5E-11 or ZFR5F-11?? I'm confused.

BIG QUESTION HERE!!!!

I have a 2001 Mazda Protege LX 2.0L, so is mine considered the MP3 version or what?

I'm sooooo confused.

 

[mhrebin]

no mp3 was a specific model of protege. along with the MSP. us ES,LX and DX people are a diff trim too. you would want spark plugs for an LX, not MP3

 

[JoshP5]

Thanks for that post, very informative. So which plug is he wanting me to try? Is it the NGK BKR5E-11 or ZFR5F-11?? I'm confused.

stock: BKR5E-11
better: ZFR5F-11

 

[GreenProtege720]

no mp3 was a specific model of protege. along with the MSP. us ES,LX and DX people are a diff trim too. you would want spark plugs for an LX, not MP3

Thanks.

 

[GreenProtege720]

stock: BKR5E-11
better: ZFR5F-11

So that will for sure work on my vehicle? Because I only have a stock engine in it, just to remind you.

 

[NoVa 2.0]

I got these exact same plugs from Advanced for my LX 2.0 and I noticed an immediate difference. Mind you I had never changed my plugs since I bought the car on 01' LOL But I definitely recommend them. (NGK ZFR5F-11s )

 

[JoshP5]

So that will for sure work on my vehicle? Because I only have a stock engine in it, just to remind you.

No worries.