spark plugs????

theyanks904 · February 3rd, 2009, 09:01 PM

what kind of spark plugs should i put in my car its s/c at 10 psi

and what gap should i set them to ????

i keep blowing up the motorcraft ones ......

ESG-642T · February 3rd, 2009, 09:19 PM

Tell us more info about your car.

itschristorres8 · February 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM

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JASonic · February 12th, 2009, 11:45 PM

I was told by alot of guys that Bosch run like shit in a 6? You say they've done well in your car????

focus0frenzy1 · February 13th, 2009, 03:07 AM

i use ngk

focus0frenzy1 · February 13th, 2009, 03:40 AM

i just like them... they arent too expensive. i use them in my jet ski also

JASonic · February 13th, 2009, 02:13 PM

There are some real reasons why Bosch arent as good for 232's but I cant remember them. It may be the difference between iridium/copper etc. I just cant remember. I will take a second to search the forums.

ewells2420 · February 13th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Big Daddy's Stang}

Yeah they run good i had the oem ones but with these ones the higher the rpm the faster it goes. what i'm trying to say is that this ones don't let you down.
Maybe your friends were using the wrong ones cuz some cars use iridium and others platinum or copper. (it should be replaced but the same type)

Its all in your head, those spark plugs are NOT going to make your car any faster. And 99% of the time they run badly in a stock V6. The only thing better spark plugs do is burn fuel more evenly and ONLY then if you gap them wider, and in order to do that you have to upgrade your wires and whatnot.

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1

i use ngk

These are good.

Seabee · February 13th, 2009, 07:46 PM

ngk tr6. Good if your supercharged. I got mine from sparkplugs.com because the shops around here were charging like 90 bucks or somethin, yea i spent 29 on 8, thats with shipping.

radomirthegreat · February 14th, 2009, 02:33 AM

Using my Bonneville knowledge, I advise against platinum spark plugs. Stock Bonnevilles are all right with platinum plugs, but once you take down the pulley size, the plugs suck and ruin themselves very, very quickly. Irridium is highly recommended, but copper is a great fallback when you don't feel like spending more money. I use NGK irridium plugs, but NGK copper ones will work too.

What is the stock heat range? Or, what's the recommended heat range for a supercharged 3.8? I recommend TR55 (not TR5) plugs, but it really depends on the stock plug.

ESG-642T · February 14th, 2009, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by Big Daddy's Stang}

If you have a 99-04 stang, i suggest using the Bosh Platinum +4 spark plugs they're great and they don't need gap. this will increase your acceleration. Remember this ones have 4 sparks instead of one.

This is the worst possible spark plug you could buy PERIOD.

Garman91 · February 14th, 2009, 12:47 PM

What's a good gap for a stock setup, then what adjustments should be made when going s/c or NO2? I'm curious cause Im stepping down to a colder NGK TR6 for my nitrous setup (75 shot, big whoop) but Im unsure of a good place to start for gap.

If u s/c should u stay in the stock heat range and add gap?

Again, I'm just curious for the s/c guys...

dgt_mustang · February 14th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Bosch actually gave me a misfire when i put them in. took them back and got ngk coppers.

JASonic · February 14th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang

Bosch actually gave me a misfire when i put them in. took them back and got ngk coppers.

Was it because they grounded to the block or something? IDK...I cant remember the reason why so many people had problems with them in American cars. I know any of the "multi" tip kind have a had a history of breaking off and ending up in the engine.

radomirthegreat · February 14th, 2009, 06:20 PM

The problem with platinum plugs in boosted applications is that they melt, pretty much. Copper and irridium are the only way to go. How hot is the Mustang's spark? See if you can go with an MSD ignition coil. I suggest a 55 gap, but it's a shot in the dark.

ESG-642T · February 14th, 2009, 06:22 PM

MSD ignition coil ...

If your running a s/c go 1 heat range colder ngk tr6 mine were gapped 35

HMUSN · February 14th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by SSStang

MSD ignition coil ...

If your running a s/c go 1 heat range colder ngk tr6 mine were gapped 35

plats are no good for boost!

radomirthegreat · February 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM

What's the issue with MSD coils? Are the stocks already hot enough? From the suggested 35 gap, I don't think they are.

BlackedOut04GT · February 14th, 2009, 06:48 PM

I heard a lot about the E3 spark plugs, no need to set a gap, better spark for a better burn. They are about $6 each.

ESG-642T · February 14th, 2009, 07:08 PM

unless your making a ton of power you don't need a DIS-4 , I don't think _J_ is even using one.

February 3rd, 2009, 09:01 PM	#1
theyanks904 Regular 1996 ford mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: land o lakes FL Posts: 268 iTrader: 0 reviews	spark plugs???? what kind of spark plugs should i put in my car its s/c at 10 psi and what gap should i set them to ???? i keep blowing up the motorcraft ones ......

February 3rd, 2009, 09:19 PM	#2
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tell us more info about your car. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

February 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM	#3
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	.032 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

February 13th, 2009, 03:07 AM	#5
focus0frenzy1 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl GO BULLS Posts: 388 iTrader: 0 reviews	i use ngk __________________

February 13th, 2009, 03:40 AM	#6
focus0frenzy1 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl GO BULLS Posts: 388 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just like them... they arent too expensive. i use them in my jet ski also __________________

February 12th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#4
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,406 iTrader: 20 reviews	I was told by alot of guys that Bosch run like shit in a 6? You say they've done well in your car????

February 13th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#7
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,406 iTrader: 20 reviews	There are some real reasons why Bosch arent as good for 232's but I cant remember them. It may be the difference between iridium/copper etc. I just cant remember. I will take a second to search the forums.

February 13th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#9
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,252 iTrader: 4 reviews	ngk tr6. Good if your supercharged. I got mine from sparkplugs.com because the shops around here were charging like 90 bucks or somethin, yea i spent 29 on 8, thats with shipping. __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

February 14th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#10
radomirthegreat Newbie 2000 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	Using my Bonneville knowledge, I advise against platinum spark plugs. Stock Bonnevilles are all right with platinum plugs, but once you take down the pulley size, the plugs suck and ruin themselves very, very quickly. Irridium is highly recommended, but copper is a great fallback when you don't feel like spending more money. I use NGK irridium plugs, but NGK copper ones will work too. What is the stock heat range? Or, what's the recommended heat range for a supercharged 3.8? I recommend TR55 (not TR5) plugs, but it really depends on the stock plug. __________________ 94 Bonneville - Turbo L67 & 6-speed manual project car 99 Bonneville - Tuned, aluminum UIM, ported LIM, bigger throttle body, no EGR, no evap, no cat, and a fender well intake I'm helping my friend mod his 2000 3.8 Mustang. It's fun.

February 14th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#12
Garman91 Regular 02 Mustang V6 13.605 @ 101.60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 337 iTrader: 6 reviews	What's a good gap for a stock setup, then what adjustments should be made when going s/c or NO2? I'm curious cause Im stepping down to a colder NGK TR6 for my nitrous setup (75 shot, big whoop) but Im unsure of a good place to start for gap. If u s/c should u stay in the stock heat range and add gap? Again, I'm just curious for the s/c guys...

February 14th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#13
dgt_mustang The soul stealing Ginger 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,100 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bosch actually gave me a misfire when i put them in. took them back and got ngk coppers. __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

February 14th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#15
radomirthegreat Newbie 2000 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	The problem with platinum plugs in boosted applications is that they melt, pretty much. Copper and irridium are the only way to go. How hot is the Mustang's spark? See if you can go with an MSD ignition coil. I suggest a 55 gap, but it's a shot in the dark. __________________ 94 Bonneville - Turbo L67 & 6-speed manual project car 99 Bonneville - Tuned, aluminum UIM, ported LIM, bigger throttle body, no EGR, no evap, no cat, and a fender well intake I'm helping my friend mod his 2000 3.8 Mustang. It's fun.

February 14th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#16
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	MSD ignition coil ... If your running a s/c go 1 heat range colder ngk tr6 mine were gapped 35 __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

February 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#18
radomirthegreat Newbie 2000 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	What's the issue with MSD coils? Are the stocks already hot enough? From the suggested 35 gap, I don't think they are. __________________ 94 Bonneville - Turbo L67 & 6-speed manual project car 99 Bonneville - Tuned, aluminum UIM, ported LIM, bigger throttle body, no EGR, no evap, no cat, and a fender well intake I'm helping my friend mod his 2000 3.8 Mustang. It's fun.

February 14th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#19
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,776 iTrader: 0 reviews	I heard a lot about the E3 spark plugs, no need to set a gap, better spark for a better burn. They are about $6 each.

February 14th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#20
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	unless your making a ton of power you don't need a DIS-4 , I don't think _J_ is even using one. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

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