T Tommy New Member Joined Oct 4, 2010 Oct 27, 2010 #1 Has anyone tried using a different spark plugs on their 3.8L engine and got better performance other than using the factory suggested copper plugs? i.e. I was thinking about installing some E3 spark plugs or other platinum plugs. Tommy
Has anyone tried using a different spark plugs on their 3.8L engine and got better performance other than using the factory suggested copper plugs? i.e. I was thinking about installing some E3 spark plugs or other platinum plugs. Tommy
A azbob Member Joined May 23, 2008 Oct 27, 2010 #2 Do a search and you will find that the "new" plugs do not help but hinder peformance.
R RegalT-type85 New Member Joined Jan 23, 2010 Oct 27, 2010 #3 I would stick with copper and stock gap depending on mods. I use NGK Vpower but Iam tempted to use NGK G power just to test them out. Everyone on here will tell no platinum. I heard bad storys on E3 plugs.
I would stick with copper and stock gap depending on mods. I use NGK Vpower but Iam tempted to use NGK G power just to test them out. Everyone on here will tell no platinum. I heard bad storys on E3 plugs.
S Scott87 Conscious guided Joined Jul 6, 2010 Oct 27, 2010 #4 I tried the e3's I wasnt impressed at all went back to AC delco plugs.
A ADAM12 New Member Joined Jul 23, 2010 Oct 28, 2010 #6 plugs i have e3 s in my car . i love them no prob . 2000 miles so far so good and i have seen a big improvement, its like they come indexed .good luck ....
plugs i have e3 s in my car . i love them no prob . 2000 miles so far so good and i have seen a big improvement, its like they come indexed .good luck ....
R RegalT-type85 New Member Joined Jan 23, 2010 Oct 28, 2010 #7 You can pick up a Set of NGK vpower, they work really great. They are cheaper at advance auto parts then autozone, 12$ under for whole set of 6. If not AC Delcos woudl be just fine, I'm sticking with NGKs but I plan on using their G power just to test out next tune up.
You can pick up a Set of NGK vpower, they work really great. They are cheaper at advance auto parts then autozone, 12$ under for whole set of 6. If not AC Delcos woudl be just fine, I'm sticking with NGKs but I plan on using their G power just to test out next tune up.
U unobetr Member Joined Nov 30, 2009 Oct 28, 2010 #8 autolite 23's.. im running a 24 though.. a little hotter.
T turbojd Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2005 Oct 28, 2010 #9 I.m running the NGK UR 5's right now, I've run all three plugs in my car, you can't go wrong with either one of them. 1. AC Delco R43TS, or 42TS if running high boost. 2. Autolite 24's, or 23's if running high boost. 3. NGK UR 5's'
I.m running the NGK UR 5's right now, I've run all three plugs in my car, you can't go wrong with either one of them. 1. AC Delco R43TS, or 42TS if running high boost. 2. Autolite 24's, or 23's if running high boost. 3. NGK UR 5's'
B bluettype New Member Joined Nov 14, 2007 Oct 31, 2010 #10 Don't buy the e3 plugs,had a set in my 04 gto and they died at about 2,000 miles.Car ran so bad I thought it burnt a valve.
Don't buy the e3 plugs,had a set in my 04 gto and they died at about 2,000 miles.Car ran so bad I thought it burnt a valve.
B BIGPSI Member Joined May 28, 2005 Nov 6, 2010 #11 unobetr said: autolite 23's.. im running a 24 though.. a little hotter. Click to expand... never had a problem with autolites
unobetr said: autolite 23's.. im running a 24 though.. a little hotter. Click to expand... never had a problem with autolites
1 1fast6 Active Member Joined Aug 2, 2010 Nov 7, 2010 #12 DO NOT USE platinums. I ran them for one day in my car. Car didn't like them.