Platinum won't cause any interference with your radio (noise) whereas the
standard might (and most likely will).

--Viktor

"mim" <d@d.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a B16A engine with standard spark plugs, although they are meant to
> have platinum. Can anybody tell me the how much performance is lost if I
> just stick to the standard?
>
> Thanks
>
>