V-10 spark plugs
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V-10 spark plugs
Hello everybody. Been a long time subscriber to this site. I traded my old super duty (2k1 4x4 w/v8) for a 2k4 with a V-10. Love the new motor....lets of power and smooth as a babys bottom. I have been reading about the spark plugs "blowing out" problem. One way sugested to help keep this from happening was to use "coated" plugs and to change them. My question is, there are enough SD owners on here there ought to be a good idea of the best plugs to use as replacements. My truck has the v-10 with 24xxx miles and I thought I would change them just to check them out. So......can y'all tell the best plugs to use? Thanks a bunch as always.
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Use the standard Motorcraft with the threads all the way up to the seat. It's not the threads, but the plating on the metal that you need.
Go to the V10 forum and you'll see what I mean. Do a search on "Plugs" and you'll get all the scoop. Real good info there.
Go to the V10 forum and you'll see what I mean. Do a search on "Plugs" and you'll get all the scoop. Real good info there.
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Originally Posted by V10man
Only 24,000 miles? I believe if it aint broke don't fix it. I wouldn't worry about the plugs until closer to 80 thou + or so.
The OP said he has a 2001. I did my plugs last October or so, it was 5 years old at the time.
WAY overdue - one plug was corroded into the hole, took a bit of torque to get it loose, another one was on it's way.
DO IT NOW!
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With 10,000 miles on plugs I changed them for Denso Iridium. I now have 36,000 miles of hard driving and pushing to high rpms. No problems.
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darn gary with that blower you would never know any way. just busting as always . best stay with motor craft or autolight, "same plug different name"
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Originally Posted by skipperw
With 10,000 miles on plugs I changed them for Denso Iridium. I now have 36,000 miles of hard driving and pushing to high rpms. No problems.
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he has a super charger thats why a different plug. the higher clyinder pressures would blow out the seals around the porclen
stay wiith autolight or motorcraft they are both the very same plug with a different brand name on them.
stay wiith autolight or motorcraft they are both the very same plug with a different brand name on them.
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Stick w Motorcraft or Autolite These guys know where they're comming from. I put Bosh in on the advice of a friend that owns a V-10 excursion. I went thru three days of hell because of two plugs that were cracked in the identical place and pattern. when I found the cracks, I threw the damn things away! Put in the motorcrafts, they're specificaly designed for the V-10! Now supercharged engines are completely animals! Also look up the section on changing plugs and follow it! I can now change my plugs in about 1hr 10 mins. Thanks Guys great info!
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Whew, I'm glad to hear that the Autolite and Motrocraft plugs are the same. I recently bought a set of the Autolite Platinum's that were recommended for the V10 and then thru some research on here, found everybody was using the Motorcraft plugs. Then, NAPA didn't wanna take my plugs back cause they didn't carry Motorcraft plugs to exchange and din't wanna give me cash back. Thanks for the info Cap and Art!!!