Silver spark plugs?

[Tanya]

Hi guys. I am trying to get some info on whether silver spark plugs are a waste of money or not. I am considering buying an MSD ignition box/adapter/coil and would like to be able to get the best spark out of my near-30 year old ignition system as possible. I had been under the impression silver was the best electrical conductor, but I guess that doesn't matter for spark plugs?
http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?63056-Silver-Spark-Plugs

Can anyone provide some insight or experience with these before I blow $60 on plugs and $277 on Nology wires :aigo:

 

[jetjock]

...Except for oil there's no greater scam perpetrated upon the automotive public than ignition components..

Those are indeed oil of snake...

 

[NashMan]

Hi guys. I am trying to get some info on whether silver spark plugs are a waste of money or not. I am considering buying an MSD ignition box/adapter/coil and would like to be able to get the best spark out of my near-30 year old ignition system as possible. I had been under the impression silver was the best electrical conductor, but I guess that doesn't matter for spark plugs?
http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?63056-Silver-Spark-Plugs

Can anyone provide some insight or experience with these before I blow $60 on plugs and $277 on Nology wires :aigo:

nology wires do work as they claim but will you notice a diff most likely not but they do look pretty neat

only time hot systems are needed is high comp motor's or boosted or poor ign system to begin with

 

[Tanya]

Well my engine is running around 230psi in every cylinder, so I had considered it a high compression motor which I figured may need a better ignition/plugs/wires than the standard crap I'm running.


For the life of me, I cannot get a compelling argument out of anyone why I should or shouldn't.... more than 2/3 replies would be nice. I kn ow there's some smart, experience people on here.

 

[IJ.]

Plugs by themselves won't increase performance/ give a bigger spark...

Usually when you increase the "Zap" going in, plugs will wear out very quickly so a more durable material is needed, hence platinum and irridium plugs.

I don't know anything about "silver plugs" but I'd listen to JetJock if he say's they're snake oil I wouldn't touch them.

 

[Tanya]

Ok, thanks. Information I wanted to know.

 

[destrux]

I wouldn't spend that much on Nology wires. For most cars a set of NGK plug wires will work excellent... but if you really want to spend a fortune on plug wires I would recommend Magnecor Competition KV85 plug wires.... I always had good results with these on turbo engines. They have the best insulation of any plug wire I've ever used. I've never had one leak spark.