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Re: spark plugs
In case anyone hasn't pulled their own plugs, OEM VR6 plugs are of splitfire design. They
have two "contacts" surrounding the center post for what appears to be maximum spark. To
repeat, they also come pre-gapped from the dealer which eliminates any "user-error" in
gapping the plugs yourself that may inadvertently result in stalled performance.
While agree that $68 for 6 plugs is expensive, the opportunity cost of not having this vital
ingredient operating at peak efficiency will prove detrimental. I'll defer opposing
corrections to "The List"
-Chris
Stewart MacLund wrote:
> yeah, i have to agree with you. If you change your spark plugs every time you do your
> oil, and have them gapped properly upon installation, you'll never have a problem at
> all...
>
> Sundie...
>
> "Billy T." wrote:
>
> > He didn't get platinum splitfires, he got OEM plugs. Screw platimun splitfires
> > anyways, you could get Beru Silverstone plugs for that much. Screw Beru Silverstones,
> > the OEM plugs are perfect, as is the rest of the ignition system. All taht stuff is
> > snakeoil.
> >
> > Billy
> >
> > Stewart MacLund wrote:
> >
> > > Actually, no. Platinum split-fire are about that much. Expensive, but
> > > worth it. Never a bad start, or a pre-ignition.
> > >
> > > Sundie...
> > >
> > > "Billy T." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > 68 bucks for spark plugs... Jesus H. Christ!!! You have been ripped off!
> > > >
> > > > Billy
> > > > No offence meant, hope none was taken.
> > > >
> > > > Christopher Cooley wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Just to comment - all 6 plugs can be changed without removal of any engine
> > > > > componentry. Changed mine in the garage last weekend - paid $68 for 6 plugs
> > > > > from the dealer - pre-gapped. Thought about aftermarket plugs, but sacked up
> > > > > the cash feeling I did the right thing...
> > > > >
> > > > > -Chris
> > > > >
> > > > > Squier, Craig wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > My experience is this...
> > > > > > (95 J3 GLX, Autotech SS Exhaust, K&N, Airbox mods)
> > > > > > I get 21-22mpg around town with "regular" acceleration. It drops to 19-20mpg
> > > > > > if I hammer it alot.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On rural backroads doing 45-50 mph for a long time I will get as
> > > > > > high as 30mpg. Doing 65-75 mph on the highway I get between 25 and 27,
> > > > > > depending on how many passes I make and such...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Gas plays a part in it. If you run that midwestern junk with that 5%
> > > > > > Alcohol, you will get less mpg than running straight gas. I haven't seen a
> > > > > > noticeable difference running premium or regular other than with premium
> > > > > > might get a little more hp...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > As far as fuel economy, things to check:
> > > > > > -New/Clean Fuel Filter
> > > > > > -Maybe run a can of Techron through the lines to clean the valves/FI
> > > > > > -Check Spark plugs (or have dealer look at) They replaced mine at 30kmi
> > > > > > according to the service interval and indicated that they were in pretty bad
> > > > > > shape. These are pretty expensive to have replaced at the dealer because the
> > > > > > intake manifold has to come off to do the ones in back...
> > > > > > -Make sure your snow screen is clear/clean and that you have a clean air
> > > > > > filter, I recommend buying a K&N, comes with a 1,000,000 mile warranty and
> > > > > > gives some performance benefits...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hope this all helps..
> > > > > > -Cab
> > >
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