What spark plugs do you recomend?

ggreene · January 19th, 2011, 08:35 PM

I am putting the finishing touches on my motor. Time for some plugs and wires. Not sure what all info you need to make your recomendation so will give some basic info.

world products heads
aprox 10:1 compression
carberated
msd distributor & coil and 6al ignition box

bennyjet846 · February 12th, 2011, 02:38 AM

E3

98FireyGT! · February 12th, 2011, 02:52 AM

I'm using Bosch platinum ones, some people say not to use em but they've worked fine for me.

FastStang91Lx · February 12th, 2011, 04:28 AM

Autolite

AdderMk2 · February 12th, 2011, 04:54 AM

you should contact the manufacturer of your heads, and ask them what to put in them.

and definitly NOT E3's or platinums

bennyjet846 · February 12th, 2011, 05:39 AM

damn it, you sierous? some dude on forum said e3's are really good. and it costed me 6 bucks each. time to look in the garbage can for my old champion plugs....

AdderMk2 · February 12th, 2011, 06:10 AM

E3 plugs are just another rip off invented by the manufacturers. If you dont believe me, look into "Splitfire" plugs. They were held up in a class action lawsuit because of their product.

Spark only jumps from one point. And making the ground strap larger, doesnt increase performance, it actually masks some of the plug, making it possible to have more misfires.

AdderMk2 · February 12th, 2011, 06:14 AM

double post

Everett · February 12th, 2011, 06:21 AM

Bosch platinum/iridium 4 over here and have worked fine for me. I heard stories about them being bad for mod motors but never from anyone who had a bad thing happen to them. A friend of my cousins girlfriend told her and she told him blah blah blah.

bennyjet846 · February 12th, 2011, 06:27 AM

na i believe u. i was changing my exhaust manifold so i thought i might as well change my plugs too. i bought in the hype. and the e3 box looks all pretty and stuff.

AdderMk2 · February 12th, 2011, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Everett

Bosch platinum/iridium 4 over here and have worked fine for me. I heard stories about them being bad for mod motors but never from anyone who had a bad thing happen to them. A friend of my cousins girlfriend told her and she told him blah blah blah.

a mod motor, and a 5.0 have COMPLETELY different ignition systems. Your car used platinum plugs stock. and the Iridium tips may work well in YOUR application.

a 5.0 will benefit most from a traditional style resistor spark plug (copper core). Like the Autolite, Motorcraft, or NGK plugs.

Ohsplat · February 12th, 2011, 08:57 AM

I have always had issues with the 5.0 and fancy spark plugs. I run motorcraft. The fancy ones seemed to cause problems like timing and miss-fire.

cleangtvert · February 12th, 2011, 09:25 AM

the bosh platnum 4's are pretty short (good for headers) ,and are a side gapped plug. yes the spark travles to only one electrode, but the side gap un-shrouds the flame kernel. i think traditional plugs are fine though. not alot of power found in trick plugs. hey ohsplat am i trippen our is the intake on the motor in your avitar backwards? might have somthing to do with the 15 min 35 mph thing!lol

69fastback · February 12th, 2011, 09:38 AM

Not E3, and I'm not high on Bosch Platinums for performance. I use Autolite race plugs.

ryanw · February 12th, 2011, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by cleangtvert

. hey ohsplat am i trippen our is the intake on the motor in your avitar backwards? might have somthing to do with the 15 min 35 mph thing!lol

LOL i never noticed that, ha ha. If he wants to put that motor in a mercury cougar it would be correct

bennyjet846 · February 12th, 2011, 01:57 PM

the e3's is a resister type plug just so u guy sknow. but it's called a diamond tipped plug or some shit like that. so i'm ok right?

Will6138 · February 12th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Stock motorcraft in mine

AdderMk2 · February 12th, 2011, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by bennyjet846

the e3's is a resister type plug just so u guy sknow. but it's called a diamond tipped plug or some shit like that. so i'm ok right?

whatever dude. Its not my car. You already spent the money... might as well stick it out.

1slo5.0 · February 12th, 2011, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by ggreene

I am putting the finishing touches on my motor. Time for some plugs and wires. Not sure what all info you need to make your recomendation so will give some basic info.

world products heads
aprox 10:1 compression
carberated
msd distributor & coil and 6al ignition box

Autolite or Autolite racing. Use copper core and not platinum. Platinum plugs are for long life, not performance.

Originally Posted by AdderMk2

E3 plugs are just another rip off invented by the manufacturers. If you dont believe me, look into "Splitfire" plugs. They were held up in a class action lawsuit because of their product.

Spark only jumps from one point. And making the ground strap larger, doesnt increase performance, it actually masks some of the plug, making it possible to have more misfires.

That is a fact. Electricity takes the path of least resistance meaning one of the paths will be of least resistance. There will be one spark and only one spark. These companies prey on people that don't know anything about electricity. It is "false advertising" in every way.

horsepowerjunkie · February 12th, 2011, 08:08 PM

Autolite or Motorcraft standard style plugs. E3 = Ejunk!

January 19th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#1
ggreene Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 160 iTrader: 0 reviews	What spark plugs do you recomend? I am putting the finishing touches on my motor. Time for some plugs and wires. Not sure what all info you need to make your recomendation so will give some basic info. world products heads aprox 10:1 compression carberated msd distributor & coil and 6al ignition box

February 12th, 2011, 02:52 AM	#3
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm using Bosch platinum ones, some people say not to use em but they've worked fine for me. __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

February 12th, 2011, 04:28 AM	#4
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Autolite __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 12th, 2011, 04:54 AM	#5
AdderMk2 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: al-Ahhmadi, Kuwait Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should contact the manufacturer of your heads, and ask them what to put in them. and definitly NOT E3's or platinums __________________ [URL="http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2148862880.html"]1994 Cobra For Sale[/URL] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [QUOTE=Timm10221]Its only a 10 inch Tach that sits right in the center of the dash with LED lights and a Spinner bezel that has dimonds and gold plating.. And when you hit 4500 plus is sounds off (AAHHH SHITT) :cool:[/QUOTE]

February 12th, 2011, 06:10 AM	#7
AdderMk2 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: al-Ahhmadi, Kuwait Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	E3 plugs are just another rip off invented by the manufacturers. If you dont believe me, look into "Splitfire" plugs. They were held up in a class action lawsuit because of their product. Spark only jumps from one point. And making the ground strap larger, doesnt increase performance, it actually masks some of the plug, making it possible to have more misfires. __________________ [URL="http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2148862880.html"]1994 Cobra For Sale[/URL] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [QUOTE=Timm10221]Its only a 10 inch Tach that sits right in the center of the dash with LED lights and a Spinner bezel that has dimonds and gold plating.. And when you hit 4500 plus is sounds off (AAHHH SHITT) :cool:[/QUOTE]

February 12th, 2011, 02:38 AM	#2
bennyjet846 Enthusiast 1990 ford mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daly City, Ca Posts: 720 iTrader: 0 reviews	E3

February 12th, 2011, 05:39 AM	#6
bennyjet846 Enthusiast 1990 ford mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daly City, Ca Posts: 720 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn it, you sierous? some dude on forum said e3's are really good. and it costed me 6 bucks each. time to look in the garbage can for my old champion plugs....

February 12th, 2011, 06:14 AM	#8
AdderMk2 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: al-Ahhmadi, Kuwait Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	double post __________________ [URL="http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2148862880.html"]1994 Cobra For Sale[/URL] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [QUOTE=Timm10221]Its only a 10 inch Tach that sits right in the center of the dash with LED lights and a Spinner bezel that has dimonds and gold plating.. And when you hit 4500 plus is sounds off (AAHHH SHITT) :cool:[/QUOTE]

February 12th, 2011, 06:21 AM	#9
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	Bosch platinum/iridium 4 over here and have worked fine for me. I heard stories about them being bad for mod motors but never from anyone who had a bad thing happen to them. A friend of my cousins girlfriend told her and she told him blah blah blah. __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

February 12th, 2011, 06:27 AM	#10
bennyjet846 Enthusiast 1990 ford mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daly City, Ca Posts: 720 iTrader: 0 reviews	na i believe u. i was changing my exhaust manifold so i thought i might as well change my plugs too. i bought in the hype. and the e3 box looks all pretty and stuff.

February 12th, 2011, 08:57 AM	#12
Ohsplat Enthusiast 1983GT No motor or trans Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Middle River MD Posts: 540 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have always had issues with the 5.0 and fancy spark plugs. I run motorcraft. The fancy ones seemed to cause problems like timing and miss-fire.

February 12th, 2011, 09:25 AM	#13
cleangtvert Enthusiast 1991 gt vert Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st louis Posts: 727 iTrader: 0 reviews	the bosh platnum 4's are pretty short (good for headers) ,and are a side gapped plug. yes the spark travles to only one electrode, but the side gap un-shrouds the flame kernel. i think traditional plugs are fine though. not alot of power found in trick plugs. hey ohsplat am i trippen our is the intake on the motor in your avitar backwards? might have somthing to do with the 15 min 35 mph thing!lol

February 12th, 2011, 09:38 AM	#14
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not E3, and I'm not high on Bosch Platinums for performance. I use Autolite race plugs. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

February 12th, 2011, 01:57 PM	#16
bennyjet846 Enthusiast 1990 ford mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daly City, Ca Posts: 720 iTrader: 0 reviews	the e3's is a resister type plug just so u guy sknow. but it's called a diamond tipped plug or some shit like that. so i'm ok right?

February 12th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#17
Will6138 Regular 1988 GT MAF Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Ar Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock motorcraft in mine

February 12th, 2011, 08:08 PM	#20
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Autolite or Motorcraft standard style plugs. E3 = Ejunk! __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

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