E3 Spark Plugs?
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E3 Spark Plugs?
I'm thinking about getting new spark plugs for my Bronco 2, and i was thinking about getting the E3 spark plugs and I just wondered if they really are as good as they're supposed to be and if they do save gas.
Any advice on spark plugs in general or on E3s would be great.
thanks
josh
Any advice on spark plugs in general or on E3s would be great.
thanks
josh
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the E3 plugs are the most current scam out there. they want 5.00 a pop here. i can get iridium plugs for 6.00. you only need a copper plug at most and maybe a platinum if you don't want to change them for 25k.
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Originally Posted by B2WitDaBass
ok so stupid qtn. how come they dont do anything better? like burn more efficiently?
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
arc, referred to as a "spark". If this spark doesn't happen, this is called a mis-fire. So, the spark either happens, or it doesn't happen, very simple. This is
why the E3s, and Splitfires, etc., are SCAMs, claiming more HP, or MPG.
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oh great thanks for all your help(i dont know very much about car stuff but im trying to learn more so thanks for the new knowledge)
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A good rule of thumb is: when looking at aftermarket parts that offer eye-popping claims, ask yourself why the manufacturer didn't install it himself. After all, carmakers are busting themselves in two, trying to meet CAFE, offer more power, and so on. If they could dramatically improve mileage with a $5 retail spark plug, wouldn't you imagine that they'd do so?
Similar arguments can be applied to other aftermarket stuff, including K&N air filters and many exhaust systems. The carmaker spent millions matching all the components to work together; it's pretty unlikely that you can effect a change (legally) with a single add-on.
Save your money, and use it for something more fun, like a better sound system.
Similar arguments can be applied to other aftermarket stuff, including K&N air filters and many exhaust systems. The carmaker spent millions matching all the components to work together; it's pretty unlikely that you can effect a change (legally) with a single add-on.
Save your money, and use it for something more fun, like a better sound system.
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Originally Posted by mzimmers
A good rule of thumb is: when looking at aftermarket parts that offer eye-popping claims, ask yourself why the manufacturer didn't install it himself. After all, carmakers are busting themselves in two, trying to meet CAFE, offer more power, and so on. If they could dramatically improve mileage with a $5 retail spark plug, wouldn't you imagine that they'd do so?
Similar arguments can be applied to other aftermarket stuff, including K&N air filters and many exhaust systems. The carmaker spent millions matching all the components to work together; it's pretty unlikely that you can effect a change (legally) with a single add-on.
Save your money, and use it for something more fun, like a better sound system.
Similar arguments can be applied to other aftermarket stuff, including K&N air filters and many exhaust systems. The carmaker spent millions matching all the components to work together; it's pretty unlikely that you can effect a change (legally) with a single add-on.
Save your money, and use it for something more fun, like a better sound system.
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