Best Spark Plugs
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&amp;quot;Rodstoration &am p;quot; In Progres
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From: Frisco TX
The Iridium type plugs are expensive and I doubt I would go with them, however, I was interested in what this is... here is an interesting writeup:
"Iridium is a precious metal that is 6 times harder and 8 times stronger than platinum, it has a 1,200(=F) higher melting point than platinum and conducts electricity better. This makes it possible to create the finest wire center electrode ever. Prior till now, platinum had been favored for long life or performance spark plugs due to its high melting point, also the technology did not exist to machine and bond iridium on a spark plug electrode(at least in a cost effective manner). Iridium industrial spark plugs have been around for years, but still sells for over a hundred dollars per plug. Just now is the technology available to effectively use iridium in a spark plug for automotive applications. The strength, hardness and high melting point of iridium allows NGK to manufacture there iridium ultra-fine wire center electrode to 0.7mm. One of the finest firing points in the industry! (Thus far there has been no problems reported regarding use of iridium plugs with nitrous oxide.)"
"Iridium is a precious metal that is 6 times harder and 8 times stronger than platinum, it has a 1,200(=F) higher melting point than platinum and conducts electricity better. This makes it possible to create the finest wire center electrode ever. Prior till now, platinum had been favored for long life or performance spark plugs due to its high melting point, also the technology did not exist to machine and bond iridium on a spark plug electrode(at least in a cost effective manner). Iridium industrial spark plugs have been around for years, but still sells for over a hundred dollars per plug. Just now is the technology available to effectively use iridium in a spark plug for automotive applications. The strength, hardness and high melting point of iridium allows NGK to manufacture there iridium ultra-fine wire center electrode to 0.7mm. One of the finest firing points in the industry! (Thus far there has been no problems reported regarding use of iridium plugs with nitrous oxide.)"
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by 80TexasC3
Larry,
I have no opinion... just pulled all of the options.
Ed
I have no opinion... just pulled all of the options.
Ed
"also... was wondering if anyone was actually using these... "Iridium"??? How about Uranium or Plutonium? I think it's all marketing"
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I have the $ to buy any type of plug I want, and have. The NGK Iridiums did exactly what they said - easier starting, better idle, better top end.
Again, have the bucks and have spent the bucks. But the bucks stopped at iridium!
Again, have the bucks and have spent the bucks. But the bucks stopped at iridium!
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by Larry82
No opinion?
"also... was wondering if anyone was actually using these... "Iridium"??? How about Uranium or Plutonium? I think it's all marketing"
"also... was wondering if anyone was actually using these... "Iridium"??? How about Uranium or Plutonium? I think it's all marketing"
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From: Montreal Qc.
Originally Posted by 80TexasC3
"Iridium is a precious metal that is 6 times harder and 8 times stronger than platinum, it has a 1,200(=F) higher melting point than platinum and conducts electricity better. This makes it possible to create the finest wire center electrode ever. Prior till now, platinum had been favored for long life or performance spark plugs due to its high melting point, also the technology did not exist to machine and bond iridium on a spark plug electrode(at least in a cost effective manner). Iridium industrial spark plugs have been around for years, but still sells for over a hundred dollars per plug. Just now is the technology available to effectively use iridium in a spark plug for automotive applications. The strength, hardness and high melting point of iridium allows NGK to manufacture there iridium ultra-fine wire center electrode to 0.7mm. One of the finest firing points in the industry! (Thus far there has been no problems reported regarding use of iridium plugs with nitrous oxide.)"
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by Star79
Did that write-up come from an NGK press release, or from some ricer magazine? Just wondering because when I see 3 or 4 spelling/grammar mistakes in something like that I take the content with a grain of salt.
I'm looking for a industry or Consumer Reports review on the various types/brands...As for being a "ricer" product, I could care less...if it works then we should pay attention. Technology is moving forward...
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Star79
Just wondering because when I see 3 or 4 spelling/grammar mistakes in something like that I take the content with a grain of salt.
It is apparent that "spell check" and or "ADMIN chop" is not occurring for many publications. It amazes me that a company would put out an ad or flyer with either horrible grammar or incomplete sentences etc. I am guilty on the Forum of such things but when I’m dealing with business cliental it's a whole other world.
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by Cali,68,L-79
It is apparent that "spell check" and or "ADMIN chop" is not occurring for many publications. It amazes me that a company would put out an ad or flyer with either horrible grammar or incomplete sentences etc. I am guilty on the Forum of such things but when I’m dealing with business cliental it's a whole other world.
I agree 100%... I don't pay close attention to the forum but in business...it's critical.
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
There is a marketing ploy that plays to your intellegence and common sense, heck they probably have some weenie MBA name for it. It works like this, they tell you something about a product, you think about it and say "Hey that makes sense", you go and buy it, it dosen't work.
I will give you an example, the electronic ab belt. Advertises that the belt will give you a workout on your abs equivalent to 600 situps in 10 minutes by applying a small electrica charge.
People thought it made sense and bought it, a few months later the
FDA came out with warnings that the belt did nothing and could possibly be dangerous, not sure but I think they are banned in some states
I will give you an example, the electronic ab belt. Advertises that the belt will give you a workout on your abs equivalent to 600 situps in 10 minutes by applying a small electrica charge.
People thought it made sense and bought it, a few months later the
FDA came out with warnings that the belt did nothing and could possibly be dangerous, not sure but I think they are banned in some states
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From: Knoxville TN
Where's the choice for AC Delco?
Tried NGK, but not by choice.
Did not run well and 2 weeks; one went bad. The number 1 cyclinder, could not set timing with dead number one!
My neighbor a mechanic, he swears by AC Delco or Champion, most older car had them........
Tried NGK, but not by choice.
Did not run well and 2 weeks; one went bad. The number 1 cyclinder, could not set timing with dead number one!
My neighbor a mechanic, he swears by AC Delco or Champion, most older car had them........
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by 78whtshark
Where's the choice for AC Delco?
Tried NGK, but not by choice.
Did not run well and 2 weeks; one went bad. The number 1 cyclinder, could not set timing with dead number one!
My neighbor a mechanic, he swears by AC Delco or Champion, most older car had them........
Tried NGK, but not by choice.
Did not run well and 2 weeks; one went bad. The number 1 cyclinder, could not set timing with dead number one!
My neighbor a mechanic, he swears by AC Delco or Champion, most older car had them........
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From: Lapeer MI
It's definatly a marketing ploy. My friend insists on using golf ***** with titanium in them as if they'll go farther.
Cali, insead of saying ".0000005% HP increase" just leave out the percentage and advertise them as "Increases your cars performance" or "Proven HP gains." You'll sell more.
Cali, insead of saying ".0000005% HP increase" just leave out the percentage and advertise them as "Increases your cars performance" or "Proven HP gains." You'll sell more.
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Larry82
Why are they in most premium new cars then if they don't work?
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From: Charles Town WV
Both of my new toyotas specifically say not to use platinums. They use the Denso dual electrode plugs that are like a buck or two a piece.
I just bought a set of Champion Copper Plus plugs for the Vette, they were $1.63 a plug. I've been running autolites, and I had one look a little weird when I pulled them a couple of days ago.
Platinum plugs in a carburated V8 is just flushing money down the toilet.
I just bought a set of Champion Copper Plus plugs for the Vette, they were $1.63 a plug. I've been running autolites, and I had one look a little weird when I pulled them a couple of days ago.
Platinum plugs in a carburated V8 is just flushing money down the toilet.
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Originally Posted by page62
Install a set ACDelco RapidFires. They'll be last set you'll need for a long time.
