[hellbred07]

I have been through some htos,the plug is so freaking sensitive.The brisk is a good plug and has held up pretty well so far.I dont know if i will ever use the hto again just because of the price.

 

[Grabber523]

I wasted a lot of money on HT0s before I found the Brisks. I was lucky to get 2000 miles out of HT0s.

 

[DiMora]

Brisk = Win.

 

[pear0119]

Well, just ordered the Brisk stock heat range plugs today and hopefully get them here before the weekend. Just one quick question though, I could use PB Blaster instead of carb cleaner to break apart the carbon buildup right?

Hopefully this fixes an occasional backfire when first started up once in a while. I replaced the fuel filter (fuel coming out was perfectly clear), cleaned the TB and MAF but it backfires once in a while only when first started.

 

[BlueDevil]

it backfires once in a while only when first started.

While at idle, or when you rev it some? Some popping is normal at cold startup (and you shouldn't really be revving a cold engine anyway...not saying that you were)

 

[pear0119]

when I leave the house the car feels sluggish then a slight backfire and then everything is good. This only happens once in a while, but only when I don't let the car warm up a bit.

 

[IronStomach]

when I leave the house the car feels sluggish then a slight backfire and then everything is good. This only happens once in a while, but only when I don't let the car warm up a bit.

That's actually pretty normal when the exhaust is fully broken in (20k miles+).

Do you notice it more when it's warm outside than when it's cold outside?

EDIT: yeah let me rephrase that a little, if it's more of a really loud popping noise, then it's normal. If it's an actual backfire and the car bucks from it, then it's not normal. The exhaust popping on cold starts is from unspent fuel in the exhaust. There was a thread here where we talked about it a while back, Zippee had some helpful insight into it if I recall correctly.

 

[pear0119]

If it's an actual backfire and the car bucks from it, then it's not normal

This is actually what it does and only when its colder out. I start driving away, then the car goes into a mode where it feels like its going to die, so give it a little gas to keep it from dying and thats where it backfires. Its not a huge backfire but I can feel and hear it. After it backfires once everything is good to go.

This doesn't happen everyday, its only happened twice in the last 3 months.

 

[hellbred07]

Right now like i said i been running the brisk for a while.When i first put them in the car ran nicely,it ran like this for a while but now might be time to replace them i can feel a slight stumble in just criusing or when part throttle.Now i am tempted to try the hto again cause i don't race often and i don't feel like wasting anymore money on **** =i don't need.

 

[pear0119]

might be time to replace them i can feel a slight stumble in just criusing or when part throttle

How long have you had them in there? I don't do any racing just very spirited driving around town.

 

[hellbred07]

Couple thousand i know, over ten. This just started happening lately.Thought it might of been my transmission but i don't think i would feel like a sticking moment at 45mph lighty pressing the peddle.Or that surge you get when you are about to go into boost but don't.

 

[Redfire427]

For those members who commented on putting anti-seize on the threads....... don't do it. The spark plugs call for a dry torque spec of 23 to 27 lb/ft. By applying anti-seize to the threads, this will cause you to over-tighten the sparkplug which could lead to a broken plug, cracked plug or a stripped head. Only apply a very thin coating to the shell portion of the plug.

 

[IronStomach]

For those members who commented on putting anti-seize on the threads....... don't do it. The spark plugs call for a dry torque spec of 23 to 27 lb/ft. By applying anti-seize to the threads, this will cause you to over-tighten the sparkplug which could lead to a broken plug, cracked plug or a stripped head. Only apply a very thin coating to the shell portion of the plug.

Good to know, thanks.

 

[stanglifemike]

For the comments on the car stunbling or running rough when you first take off, this is normal if the car hasnt warmed up yet. These 3v's are very finicky(sp?) to cold starts. Always let the engine warm up some and the idle to fall before driving. After that, keep it under 3k rpm until it is at normal operating temps. This will extend the life of your plugs, reduce sludge build-up, and extend the life of your motor.

And Brisk FTW!!!

 

[hellbred07]

I do that. After my collision the car has been sitting for 2 months,probably was only started to be moved and not allowed to warm up.When i was bringing it home for the first time since the incident i down shifted and hit the peddle she blew a white misty looking smoke.Could of been moisture in my exhaust if that could cause it or just from the overall sit.Haven't noticed it again.I might do the hto this time around.Brisk are definately good but sometimes in street use they can be a problem.F...k it i am just trying to justify buying the htos.

 

[hellbred07]

Are the ford racing 0 degree and HTOs the same plug?

 

[Grabber523]

Pretty much. 2-piece, full strap, same heat range. Mine lasted a few miles more than the HT0s...still got less than 4000 miles out of them.

 

[hellbred07]

I was thinking of getting a set for $92.00 (Ford racing)I am very tempted but at the same time i would hate for them to get fouled and i have to buy the brisk anyway.I think it was a tuning issue that was causing this problem,some people swear by them.Decisions,decisions.

 

[mystk96]

what about ngk tr55's

 

[Grabber523]

what about ngk tr55's

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