New Plugs and Wires
New Plugs and Wires
Im thinking about changing out the spark plugs and wires on my 98 SE, will there be any real change in throttle response and MPG and would it be worth it?
- willwren
- Retired Admin

- Posts: 65489
- Joined: Sun May 18, 2008 11:07 pm
- Year and Trim: .
93 SSEi
95 SLE (SC)
97 Buick LeSabre - Location: Oregon WCBF'04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11 Survivor
- Contact:
Re: New Plugs and Wires
We can't really tell you. It depends on the age, condition, and type you're running now.
Can you give us more details?
Can you give us more details?

Click here for mod list for both cars
93 SSEi, 95 SLE (supercharged) 97 Buick LeSabre Limited
PontiacDad at WCBF '04: Cruise control? That's like surrendering!
Comprehensive guide to troubleshooting, rebuilding, and modifying Eaton Superchargers
-
LeSabre in Buffalo
- Certified Bonneville Nut

- Posts: 3177
- Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 1:15 am
- Year and Trim: 2012 Eco
- Location: Corning, NY
Re: New Plugs and Wires
It depends. More than likely you'll notice a change in throttle response. I did, BUT that was changing out 8 year old stuff. MPG might've gone up a little bit.
Like willwren says, it depends.
Now whether it's a good idea to put new ones in there, of course it's a good idea if you don't know their history, or it's been a few years.
Like willwren says, it depends.
Now whether it's a good idea to put new ones in there, of course it's a good idea if you don't know their history, or it's been a few years.
- spidey3479
- Posts like an L27

- Posts: 673
- Joined: Thu May 22, 2008 3:20 am
- Year and Trim: 2001 SSEI, 2004 SLE
- Location: Lancaster, SC
Re: New Plugs and Wires
Whatcha gettin NGKs and Beldens?
1988 SSE-Gone but not forgotten.
2001 SSEI-304,572 miles, 3.5 Pulley, Intense PCM, Intense FWI Spectre filter, 160 tstat, ngk iridiums, belden wires, Silverstars-high and low beam, rebuilt tranny, shift kit, cooler, Dex VI fluid, replace the rear compressor and lines and level sensor, Monroe air shocks in back, FE5 struts and Moog strut mounts, Moog stabilizer bars, AC\Delco control arms.
2004 SLE-Stock, 195,000 miles,oldest son's baby now
2000 Ford Ranger-Stock, 352,000 hard, pizza delivery miles, new control arms (upper and lower), new(used) tranny
2001 SSEI-304,572 miles, 3.5 Pulley, Intense PCM, Intense FWI Spectre filter, 160 tstat, ngk iridiums, belden wires, Silverstars-high and low beam, rebuilt tranny, shift kit, cooler, Dex VI fluid, replace the rear compressor and lines and level sensor, Monroe air shocks in back, FE5 struts and Moog strut mounts, Moog stabilizer bars, AC\Delco control arms.
2004 SLE-Stock, 195,000 miles,oldest son's baby now
2000 Ford Ranger-Stock, 352,000 hard, pizza delivery miles, new control arms (upper and lower), new(used) tranny
Re: New Plugs and Wires
Right now the Bonnie has got 75,000 miles on it and the plugs and wires are probably stock. as far as what kind to put in i really have no clue ive just been doin some research and checkin what would be best. Any suggestions on what to get? and does changing the plugs and wires affect anything else that would have to be changed?
-
00Beast
- Retired Site Developer

- Posts: 20960
- Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 10:30 pm
- Year and Trim: '17 Silverado 1500
- Location: MN/IA
- Contact:
Re: New Plugs and Wires
Plugs and wires are simple and straightforward. I would recommend NGK TR55 plugs and Beldin Premium Wires from NAPA. You don't need to change anything else. A dab of anti-seize compound on the threads of the plugs and some of the (generally supplied) di-electric grease in each of the boots on the wires will help them come off easier next time. I guarantee new plugs and wires will make a difference in your car, how much, I can't say.
Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

RIP sandrock
Sirius wrote:Think about it. You’re tooling down the road in your Prius, knowing full-well that this thing being green is as big a sham as federally mandated ethanol-enriched gas, Russia pulling out of Ukraine, and Obamacare.
Re: New Plugs and Wires
Awesome, thanks for the info!
-
LeSabre in Buffalo
- Certified Bonneville Nut

- Posts: 3177
- Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 1:15 am
- Year and Trim: 2012 Eco
- Location: Corning, NY
Re: New Plugs and Wires
If napa wants too much, my car is using Autolite wires from Advance. $30 and lifetime warranty. They take your phone number for lookup later.



