Spark Plus??
#1
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I am just curious on what Sprak plugs you guys are wondering cause i am going to change mine but i cant decide on what to get..thanks
#2
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Umm a lot of people use and like ac delco plugs. I use them my self and they seem good however I have never noticed a boost in performance after changing plugs.
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Just got the NGK IX Iridium, and i like them so far. only been in for about 100 miles.
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Just got the NGK IX Iridium, and i like them so far. only been in for about 100 miles.
Just got the NGK IX Iridium, and i like them so far. only been in for about 100 miles.
I have heard of problems created by many types of spark plugs in the blazers, I have never heard of a problem using A/C Delco plugs. I use A/C plugs in all my GM vehicles.
#5
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Platinum is for longetivity. Copper works well on boosted/superchatged engines.
I use AC Delcos cause they worked great for me.
My bud installed iridiums on his 2.4 litre Cavvy. kinda of a waste.
I use AC Delcos cause they worked great for me.
My bud installed iridiums on his 2.4 litre Cavvy. kinda of a waste.
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I switched to NGK Platinums. I have not had any problems related to them but then I don't think I will, I have heard that they build AC/Delco for GM...
#7
Iridium plugs are not hype. The center electrode can be made to a much finer point than platinum which will create a much more consistent spark. More consistent spark = more efficient spark.
The main problem with iridium plugs is that the more affordable iridium plugs have a nickel ground electrode which has an expected life of around 30-40k miles. The more expensive versions have the iridium center electrode with platinum tipped ground electrodes and these can last upwards of 80k miles.
For my Bravada, I have AC Delco double platinum plugs. In my Bonneville (Supercharged 3800), I have always run NGK V-Groove plugs and changed them every year. Next year I am making the switch over to NGK Iridium IX plugs and will probably just keep an eye on them as to their life.
The main problem with iridium plugs is that the more affordable iridium plugs have a nickel ground electrode which has an expected life of around 30-40k miles. The more expensive versions have the iridium center electrode with platinum tipped ground electrodes and these can last upwards of 80k miles.
For my Bravada, I have AC Delco double platinum plugs. In my Bonneville (Supercharged 3800), I have always run NGK V-Groove plugs and changed them every year. Next year I am making the switch over to NGK Iridium IX plugs and will probably just keep an eye on them as to their life.
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