e3 plugs
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well unfortunately i got the plugs before i got back on here, but before putting them in i held them up against the plugs that were in the motor and it looked as if the part that is inside the motor when the threads bottom out is noticeably longer then the plugs that came out. Should that concern me?
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From: Philadelphia PA
It could be a concern. Your heads call for a plug with a certain plug length. Too long and your piston could hit it, especially if it is a flat top or domed piston.
Last edited by Highhat; Jul 18, 2008 at 08:54 PM.
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When you install the E3's make sure you vehicle is running a lean as possible safely. Running just a little on the rich side will cause the electrodes on the E3's to foul due to their design.
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I bought a set and had them installed....at first, I notice a small "seat of the pants" increase in performance. BUT after driving for about 3 months, I noticed the engine started to miss at idle... I pulled the plugs to check them out and the electrode didn't look like any other spark plug electrode I've ever seen. The best I can describe it is...sort of "rust" looking. The insulator looked fine (light tan)...the threads looked fine (no oil).
Didn't feel comfortable with that, so I went back to NGK plugs and haven't looked back...should have never changed them...but nothing ventured nothing gained.
By the way, the miss at idle....gone!
Hope this helps...good luck!
Didn't feel comfortable with that, so I went back to NGK plugs and haven't looked back...should have never changed them...but nothing ventured nothing gained.
By the way, the miss at idle....gone!
Hope this helps...good luck!
