[Cornell_LX]

Can somebody tell me if buying expensive (approximately $12/each) spark plugs and wires will really increase my horsepower in my 97 Civic LX.

 

[kommon_sense]

Not unless you have done some serious engine work which requires significantly more/better spark.

Save your money and buy the $3 NGKs.

 

[jkeno112]

if u don't have something in ur ride, causing you the need for bigger spark. The regular NGK plugs, some say and i would agree, are better than some 12 dollar spark plug. So u can put the extra 8-9 dollars in the gas tank.

 

[DarkDMD]

If you put those in an un modded or lightly modded car, you'll get nothing out of it. Well maybe a placebo effect...

 

[Cornell_LX]

So, what would y'all recommend for me to buy to increase some hp, I don't wanna spend no more than $300. I'm kinda broke right now.

 

[HybridJDMHonda]

So, what would y'all recommend for me to buy to increase some hp, I don't wanna spend no more than $300. I'm kinda broke right now.

You may be able to pick up a used nitrous kit for that much. Try ebay and places like that. If you DO get the nitrous then YES those plugs would probally benifit your performance, as for on a stock engine get some NGK V-powers.

Welcome to SH.

 

[cmills83]

For $300 just swap an EX head and ECU on your DX block. At least you'd have Vtec. Or if you pick up a used n2o system be sure you get colder plugs, hybrid recommended zex plugs which to me seem to be the most reasonably priced at $5/ea.

 

[kommon_sense]

Also consider swapping in an EX tranny. The shorter gearing will make the car feel much more responsive.

 

[Cornell_LX]

One last thing, can y'all tell me how to polish my engine. What should I use 2 make it shine.

 

[kommon_sense]

There is a howto on www.jdmfan.com . However the site appears to be down at the moment.

 

[jkeno112]

engine degreaser helps it look clean, it gets all that left over build up out of the way. Or u can use some wd40 for those obvious things that need cleaning, like the throttle body, and misc. stuff.

 

[Cornell_LX]

Somebody told me to spray water, just make sure to cover the alternator.

 

[aemcivic_02917]

water wont get grease off you need some simple green that shit is da bomb or even steam clean it.