What are the best performance spark plugs for my 2000 v6 3.8l

MustangGeek · March 22nd, 2011, 02:07 AM

So what are the best spark plugs for performance for the v6 3.8?

And dont say OEM

Stang6899 · March 22nd, 2011, 02:13 AM

Its really not gonna make a difference what spark plugs you get.

SSteady98 · March 22nd, 2011, 02:19 AM

Go get the platinum+4 or whatever theyre called, some OEMs, and compare. if you like one set over the other, stay with that one.

6BangEr · March 22nd, 2011, 03:42 AM

use the search button.. theres tons of spark plug discussions on here. The consensus is Autolite coppers

mcqueen · March 22nd, 2011, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by MustangGeek

So what are the best spark plugs for performance for the v6 3.8?

And dont say OEM

OEM. Autolite or Motorcraft coppers unless you have an actual need for colder plugs. Otherwise buying "better" spark plugs is just the equivalent of flushing your money directly down your toilet. I've got a set of NGK iridium plugs in my car right now (bought them when I was a total newbie) and they're worse than the stock plugs my engine had when I bought it. Don't buy into any marketing bullshit about any of those "awesome" plugs.

Also, there aren't really "performance" spark plugs. Just basically plugs designed for different applications.

robb15033 · March 22nd, 2011, 09:00 AM

Copper Core perform the best, have a shorter life duration.
Platinum perform good, last longer.
Autolite, NGK, and Motorcraft.

bigdawg042891@aol.com · March 22nd, 2011, 09:21 AM

+1^ i had ngks when i first got my car they were a waste of money back to oem and the car runs alot better

DriveCanyon · March 22nd, 2011, 11:02 AM

Got Platinum, but notice ZERO difference and the old ones were almost completely fried and not even close to the correct gap.

I would suggest a plug that has a long life span.

6BangEr · March 22nd, 2011, 03:38 PM

Bosch Platinum FTW!!! (not really)

mp4 player · March 22nd, 2011, 03:42 PM

What would you consider best? -The ones that work best or cost the most?

OEM work best in a near stock car. If you want to waste money on something else then go ask for the most expensive at an auto parts store and see how bad they feel.

southfour! · March 22nd, 2011, 03:59 PM

OEM unless you need to get a step colder.

Of course you could buy "better" ones if you enjoy wasting money.

Rich J · March 22nd, 2011, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by southfour

OEM unless you need to get a step colder.

Of course you could buy "better" ones if you enjoy wasting money.

Answered it perfectly. You won't notice anything from a "performance spark plug". One step colder plugs would be the only upgrade to the spark plugs you should do, but that of course comes when you add boost.

MustangGeek · March 22nd, 2011, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Stang6899

Its really not gonna make a difference what spark plugs you get.

Yes it does and thats a fact

mcqueen · March 22nd, 2011, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by MustangGeek

Yes it does and thats a fact

True, and copper plugs (Motorcraft or Autolite highly recommended) are what works best in our engines unless you have a power adder.

MustangGeek · March 22nd, 2011, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

OEM. Autolite or Motorcraft coppers unless you have an actual need for colder plugs. Otherwise buying "better" spark plugs is just the equivalent of flushing your money directly down your toilet. I've got a set of NGK iridium plugs in my car right now (bought them when I was a total newbie) and they're worse than the stock plugs my engine had when I bought it. Don't buy into any marketing bullshit about any of those "awesome" plugs.

Also, there aren't really "performance" spark plugs. Just basically plugs designed for different applications.

I swear I had a 85 mustang in put some ac rapidfires in it. Those woke the car up!

Better throttle response and gas.

Big difference. To those whop says spark plugs dont matter well, your wrong

mp4 player · March 22nd, 2011, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by MustangGeek

I swear I had a 85 mustang in put some ac rapidfires in it. Those woke the car up!

Better throttle response and gas.

Big difference. To those whop says spark plugs dont matter well, your wrong

Some vehicles work well with certain spark plugs. 99-04 mustangs love OEM plugs as opposed to others. They matter but for once the manufacturer got the OEMs right. Our stock ignition system works great overall.

If you're not going to listen to people with the proper experience with them then you might as well not ask at all.

MustangGeek · March 22nd, 2011, 11:59 PM

I see

mcqueen · March 23rd, 2011, 12:07 AM

Yeah man, you're gonna have to trust us on this one. I bought my car with 98k miles on it and when I pulled the plugs they looked like they'd been in the engine for at least 50k+ miles. Swapped in my NGK iridium plugs and the car actually runs worse overall with them. I now have a new set of Autolite coppers I need to get around to installing.

mp4 player · March 23rd, 2011, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Yeah man, you're gonna have to trust us on this one. I bought my car with 98k miles on it and when I pulled the plugs they looked like they'd been in the engine for at least 50k+ miles. Swapped in my NGK iridium plugs and the car actually runs worse overall with them. I now have a new set of Autolite coppers I need to get around to installing.

Yep, lots of people have similar experiences.

I'm actually running NGKs but the supercharger changes everything.

GreenMustang00 · March 23rd, 2011, 12:23 AM

I got NGK tr6ix's..

For a non boosted or nitrous car I would just do motorcrafts

March 22nd, 2011, 02:07 AM	#1
MustangGeek Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 reviews	What are the best performance spark plugs for my 2000 v6 3.8l So what are the best spark plugs for performance for the v6 3.8? And dont say OEM

March 22nd, 2011, 02:13 AM	#2
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	Its really not gonna make a difference what spark plugs you get. __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

March 22nd, 2011, 02:19 AM	#3
SSteady98 95ish5.0 1995 GT Slow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Angelo Posts: 490 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go get the platinum+4 or whatever theyre called, some OEMs, and compare. if you like one set over the other, stay with that one. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT BBK Shorty Headers, H Pipe, CAI, UDP, 255lph Fuel Pump Spec Stage 3 Clutch FR500's all the way around Cobra R Hood Want Gears, Cam, TW Heads, Turbo(Last)

March 22nd, 2011, 09:00 AM	#6
robb15033 Regular 1997 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	Copper Core perform the best, have a shorter life duration. Platinum perform good, last longer. Autolite, NGK, and Motorcraft. __________________ '97 3.8 MODIFIED

March 22nd, 2011, 09:21 AM	#7
bigdawg042891@aol.com Regular 01 v6 stang 15.4@92mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1^ i had ngks when i first got my car they were a waste of money back to oem and the car runs alot better __________________ 2004 3.9l, O/R H with pacesetter L/Ts and flowmaster 40s,s/d coil pack, spec stage 2 clutch, 93 octane tune, msd wires, chin spoiler, black out vinyl, 8.8, 3:73s and tlok, windstar with custom fenderwell cai, dropped 1.25 in back and 1.5 in front

March 22nd, 2011, 03:42 AM	#4
6BangEr Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,834 iTrader: 2 reviews	use the search button.. theres tons of spark plug discussions on here. The consensus is Autolite coppers

March 22nd, 2011, 11:02 AM	#8
DriveCanyon Regular 1999 Convertible V6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 58 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got Platinum, but notice ZERO difference and the old ones were almost completely fried and not even close to the correct gap. I would suggest a plug that has a long life span.

March 22nd, 2011, 03:38 PM	#9
6BangEr Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,834 iTrader: 2 reviews	Bosch Platinum FTW!!! (not really)

March 22nd, 2011, 03:42 PM	#10
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	What would you consider best? -The ones that work best or cost the most? OEM work best in a near stock car. If you want to waste money on something else then go ask for the most expensive at an auto parts store and see how bad they feel. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

March 22nd, 2011, 03:59 PM	#11
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,552 iTrader: 3 reviews	OEM unless you need to get a step colder. Of course you could buy "better" ones if you enjoy wasting money. __________________ H/C/I V6 BMC Member: 12521 Cam Video My Build Thread

March 22nd, 2011, 11:59 PM	#17
MustangGeek Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 reviews	I see

March 23rd, 2011, 12:23 AM	#20
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	I got NGK tr6ix's.. For a non boosted or nitrous car I would just do motorcrafts __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

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