E3 Spark Plugs
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Laughing Gas
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E3 Spark Plugs
After watching the trucks episode where they compared different spark plugs, and got 5 more horsepower using E3 Sparkplugs I was thinking about putting them in my truck. What do you think? E3 Spark Plugs E3.42 - E3 Spark Plugs - JEGS
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But then I would probably have to run premium fuel which cost $.20/gallon, and at 35 gallons at $4.44 for regular and $4.64 for premium. Thats seven bucks a fill up and those plugs are actually supposed to give better fuel economy too. If I get them I will be sure to post what I think of them.
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you dont have to run premuim.. just advance it like at 12.5 BTDC or 14 BTDC im running 14 BTDC with normal fuel...
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After watching the trucks episode where they compared different spark plugs, and got 5 more horsepower using E3 Sparkplugs I was thinking about putting them in my truck. What do you think? E3 Spark Plugs E3.42 - E3 Spark Plugs - JEGS
Usually, the gain with the timing is to the rear wheels, so that's a better gain, in my opinion.
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Not at all. the 10 degrees BTDC is fine for production, but the truth is most trucks can run much farther advanced and get better power and mileage.
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Multiple electrode spark plugs are a scam.
You never get a spark at more than one electrode or surface at a time.
When they are brand new, they may randomly spark at one area then another, but soon develope a tendancy to always arc at the same area.
You never get a spark at more than one electrode or surface at a time.
When they are brand new, they may randomly spark at one area then another, but soon develope a tendancy to always arc at the same area.
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You would be better off to do the old hotrodder trick on a new copper plug by filing back the ground strip and opening up the exposure of the spark to the chamber. It is far cheaper and has had a longer history of working than the new generation of spark plugs. Which the new generation is just trying to imitate this old school trick with different marketing. In short indexing the spark plugs and doing the spark opening trick would acheive the same result for far less money.
Also, hotter plugs are not good for these cast iron block engines because it can cause hot spots in the chamber and increase 'ping' in the engine significantly.
Also, hotter plugs are not good for these cast iron block engines because it can cause hot spots in the chamber and increase 'ping' in the engine significantly.
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Not to hijack thread, but it feels stupid to make a new one about it...
But, what's the best way to loosen that weird bolt locking it down so I can advance my timing a notch? I can't get the tools that I own down in there good enough.
But, what's the best way to loosen that weird bolt locking it down so I can advance my timing a notch? I can't get the tools that I own down in there good enough.
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1/2" six-point Wobble socket on a 3/8" ratchet with an extension or go to the auto parts store and get the funny distributor wrench that is bent to put the wrench lower than you hand and away from the wires, brackets and what not.
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Tried platinums, wifes car ran like crap and sucked gas bad. Truck wouldn't start in the cold. I ended up replacing them shortly after installing them.
Who needs plugs that last 100k anyway? Try getting them out after being in there that long. I snapped four off in the hole changing them on my 95 right after I bought it, must have been original or close to it. luckily I was able to get them out with some heat and a easy out without pulling the heads but it was looking bad for a bit there.
Yup, 20K or so and out and a fresh set in is fine with me.