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Old 06-09-2010, 02:34 PM
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the new e3 spark plugs make claims on certain things, i was just woundering if anyone else has put these in there car and if they recommend them. and what they notice difference wise with there car. or if someone wants to be a test dummy! its greatly apprechiated also..lol
 
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They are a much better conductor, but they a have a copper core which doesnt last as long. Not sure exactly but I think they only last 30K miles at the most. Somone correct me if I am wrong.
 
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Old 06-10-2010, 08:53 AM
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If you have a stock car, you need the stock plugs. You won't be getting gains from plugs.
 
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I belive you wont get any gains, but Ive heard you get a little better respons.
 
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:39 PM
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I would stay with the stock plugs. Many times i have used the "Better" plugs and ended up frying them. I install the stock ones and they last a very long time.
 
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Yeah, Ive never tried them its just what Ive heard.
 
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I have em on my stock engine and i love em. They do last a long time, or @ least i havnt had a problem. I have noticied a slight increase of power, but i also step up my spark plug wires to 7.5mm. The next thing i might get is the MSD coil packs, just cuz there red.

E3 spark plugs
MAG XTS 7.5mm Performance Spark Plug Wires

Holy crap Wht your car looks low and its hot.

It needs more red, lol.
 

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Waste of money IMO- does any OEM manufacturer use them? Spark plugs are cheap in the whole scheme of things, so if special plugs made for more power and better gas mileage, while still reaching the longevity requirements of stock plugs- you'd have to wonder why all the manufacturers wouldn't be using them. I just don't see an automotive manufacturer passing it up- adding maybe $25 extra cost per engine- if that (assuming they get a huge discount from buying bulk)- for a couple MPG better, and a few more hp.

IMO- on a stock engine, use stock replacement plugs- platinum/iridium whatever- put them in and forget about them for 100k miles. On modded, boosted 3800's- I'd go with copper- just the cheap $1/plug autolites.

The next thing i might get is the MSD coil packs, just cuz there red.
Honestly, don't waste your money. Its been proven that these are equivalent voltage to OEM- and also that they're less reliable. If you really want red coil packs that bad, paint them.

Heck, I think even the 8 second twin turbo, 650+ whp 3800 is still running stock coils.
 
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HAHA, Yeah, I wish it was really that low. In a few months it will be. As soon as I get my GTP, the monte's getting grounded and getting some MB motorsport drifter's 18" CHROME. The same rims I got now, just chrome and an inch bigger.
Sorry to go off topic.
 
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