Spring tune up...what should I do?

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:54 pm

The car has 32,xxx miles on it, but I thought I'd freshen the car up this spring and do a TOTAL tune-up on it, which means change the oil, clean out the air filter, and get new plugs/wires. I'd like to get the best plugs and wires I can, but don't know what to get. I don't want MSD wires cuz I don't want red wires...I'd prefer to stay black. I also heard that the Iridium spark plugs are really good in the Neons and that they make the car run a bit smoother. I'm also thinking of getting a Screamin Demon coil as well (heard good things and it's stock-looking, not red like MSD). Any feedback would be great. Thanks!

fireantz · Post by **fireantz** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:34 pm

The MSD wires I got are black. A lot of people on here including myself run NGK-V power plugs and they work great. I don't think there's really any point of replacing your coil unless you're having problems with it but I could be wrong about this one.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:01 pm

The magnecor wires are red, thats what I have and I wasnt crazy about the red either, but it ended up working and I got them for a great price.

I use ngk vpower plugs also...never had a problem w/ them.

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:06 pm

i currently use the v-power plugs, but will probably be getting the ngk iridiums soon.

i have heard very good things about the iridiums. the densos are a bit expensive but the ngk are a little more reasonable at ~$7/ea.

you can get mopar wires and they should be black.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:12 pm

I used really cheap autolite plugs. Was a great upgrade from the stockers at 45000 miles lol.

Post by **jonnymopar** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:16 am

Can't say that I know alot about the Screamin Demon coil pack, but I couldn't believe when I read that they recommend a .065" plug gap when using that coil!

The NGK V-Powers and NGK Iridium IX are both great plugs. I've used both with perfect results. I don't know if they made my car run smoother because it's always run perfect.

Also, just a note: might want to switch to a Viper-size oil filter if you haven't already. I heard rumors before that it hung below the suspension, but I tried it myself and it doesn't. I use the K&N unit myself.

rOniN · Post by **rOniN** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:08 pm

I have the SD coil on my SRT and it does what any other coil pack would do. I havn't noticed a difference but it could just be me.

Plus I didn't pay for it so that is the only reason I replaced the stock one.

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:55 pm

Iridiums are great plugs, thats what I use and they look like new after 10K miles. I use Crane Firewires (they're black), and I'm thinking about getting a Screamin Demon myself, cause my stock coil is getting pretty old (99k) and the car isn't idling as smooth as it used to.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:16 am

Don't waste the money on the SD coil. From what i heard it's not really worth it.

refect · Post by **refect** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:01 am

ngk copper v-powers probably work best with the neon that is pretty much stock. either those or the cheapo champions. those are probably the best 2 to run on our cars imo. ive heard and noticed are cars to be kind of picky about spark plugs. they seem to like the stock champions best or the ngk v-powers. and NGK > champion so i say NGK V-Power FTW

edit: also i have a screamin demon coil pack and some 8mm accell (blue) thundersport wires if anyone is interested. ill sell them as a combo or separate...pm me