E3 Spark Plugs
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trainguy1989
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I have been using them without any problems. They work great!!
Keep the SHO on the road!!
David
Keep the SHO on the road!!
David
luigisho
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Copper makes for a great plug. The others are engineered to extend the replacement interval. I never go after new gimmicky spark plug designs. They usually charge 3x the price with no proven improvements over other designs. They sure keep churning them out though.
shobote
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E3's are great; perfect fit and have been using them in my cars for over a year now.
they also last longer than the platinums; 100k mi. Both cars feel like they run better with these than the platinums.
they also last longer than the platinums; 100k mi. Both cars feel like they run better with these than the platinums.
Ishodu
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Copper conducts electricity better than platinum or iridium but wont last as long.
shobote
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Can feel more kick when secondaries open in the SHO; They cost $6, so not much more than platinums and last longer too. Horsepower TV Sept. 2009 did comparison testing on an LS SB and the E3's; 8 more horsepower and 14 lb. ft torque at 3000 rpm cruising, plus better mpg and lower emissions; http://www.powerblocktv.com/site3/index.php/magazine-articles-horsepower
the video is now posted on E3's site too
http://www.e3sparkplugs.com/mediacenter.php
FOMOCOTOSHO
I eat Rice.
Just checking on an update on those that have been using the E3 spark plugs.. still like them?
For those that do like them.. WHAT do you like about them? People have said that the engine starts up faster & easier, quicker throttle response?
If you didn't like them, WHY?
Is it true the recommended interval is really 100k miles? That doesn't make much sense to me because typicall the copper resistor spark plugs (Chrysler uses these most of the time) are recommended to be replaced at a 30k miles interval, while platinums/double platinums are 60-85K miles, and Iridiums are around 100k miles. Anyone know how these coppers ones can last that long as is claimed?
For those that do like them.. WHAT do you like about them? People have said that the engine starts up faster & easier, quicker throttle response?
If you didn't like them, WHY?
Is it true the recommended interval is really 100k miles? That doesn't make much sense to me because typicall the copper resistor spark plugs (Chrysler uses these most of the time) are recommended to be replaced at a 30k miles interval, while platinums/double platinums are 60-85K miles, and Iridiums are around 100k miles. Anyone know how these coppers ones can last that long as is claimed?
SHOtime2511
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headers on an LS engine make big power too but that does not mean they will on a SHO.
Bosch Platnium +4's come to mind,another gimmick plug that was supposed to be the shit.
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nothingtoseehere
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Horsepower TV never gets paid by a company to praise their product.
I seem to remember the Tornado being advertised on car TV
I seem to remember the Tornado being advertised on car TV
trainguy1989
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I still have been using them. Have not had any problems as of yet. But I have been using them for about 3,000 miles know. Now that people have mentioned it, the car does start up pretty fast anymore. I too looked into claim of the 100,000 mile changes. All I could find for their explanation was on their website:
"Race car drivers will tell you that the single sharp edge on spark plug electrodes wears out too fast for long term use. The E3 DiamondFire design presents multiple sharp edges to the circular sharp edge of the center electrode, which allows the spark to naturally seek the path of least resistance. The problem is that each time a spark jumps between two opposing spots of the electrode pair, the local resistance increases. After a few sparks, the local resistance becomes so high that the spark seeks alternate sites to initiate from and land on.
Multiple sharp edges give the spark more paths to follow, thus reducing wear on each part of the electrode. The E3 prototypes we tested outlasted all non-platinum spark plug in longevity even though they were made from mild steel. For production plugs, we use a special high-temperature alloy with a high nickel content plus additional elements to make an extremely long-lived electrode pair.
The E3 design also keeps its "freshness" much longer than standard plugs. DiamondFire plugs create more power while using less fuel (brake specific fuel consumption) than any other design. During our testing, we discovered that standard plugs degrade quickly, losing up to 10% of their power after just 50 hours of use (about 1,200 miles in a typical car). This is why race car drivers change spark plugs between heats: The multiple sharp edges of the E3 DiamondFire design create better combustion when new and keep their edge "sharpness" for a considerable time. Additionally, the three legs that support the special geometry of our design move heat out of the ground electrode, which helps the electrode last longer. The center electrodes are forged with a copper center core surrounded by a nickel alloy sheath and tip. The copper pulls heat out of the center electrode's tip, which also helps durability. The copper core is virtually equal to platinum in extending electrode life".
Sooner or later I will figure out how long they really last.
shotyme92
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I'm not sure how true it is but a local Ford tech told me that the SHO's ignition system burns really hot and it makes it harder on the other components when you run these hotter plugs????
shobote
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Have had them in for over 2 years now; runs perfectly. Starts right up in 1-2 sec and idles perfectly even the first time starting after sitting 5 months through winter. Put them in my Mitsubishi 3.5 as well and they work great there too. Anyone saying otherwise has not tried them and just voicing opinions
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By the same token, I run autolite plugs for less money. Always runs perfect, Starts right up in 1-2 sec and idles perfectly even the first time starting after sitting 5 months through winter. Anyone saying otherwise is just buying into marketing hype.
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SHOtime2511
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By the same token, I run autolite plugs for less money. Always runs perfect, Starts right up in 1-2 sec and idles perfectly even the first time starting after sitting 5 months through winter. Anyone saying otherwise is just buying into marketing hype.
agreed.
Anyone ran plugs called HALO spark plugs there similiar and/or suprior?
I bought a set for my 2000 integra and just installed on my modded 1991 SHO, the integra ran HARD and clean for about 45k. I feel there is a noticable difference power, response and increase in gas milage. but when the hit around the 40k mark idle started to get choppy, Ive just changed them and the electrode in the middle was rounded and ate up.
As for the SHO I cant say yet, Its really hard to tell cuz it alwayz feels fast and strong, time will tell if these plugs are good. The SHO will put them to the test.
I bought a set for my 2000 integra and just installed on my modded 1991 SHO, the integra ran HARD and clean for about 45k. I feel there is a noticable difference power, response and increase in gas milage. but when the hit around the 40k mark idle started to get choppy, Ive just changed them and the electrode in the middle was rounded and ate up.
As for the SHO I cant say yet, Its really hard to tell cuz it alwayz feels fast and strong, time will tell if these plugs are good. The SHO will put them to the test.
shobote
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By the same token, I run autolite plugs for less money. Always runs perfect, Starts right up in 1-2 sec and idles perfectly even the first time starting after sitting 5 months through winter. Anyone saying otherwise is just buying into marketing hype.
The OP wants to hear from people who have actually tried these, versus voicing an opinion without having used them. Put them in your own car and then tell us if they are the same, or any better than what you have in there now. I replaced low mileage stockers with them, and more kick is felt with E3 plugs, noticable when the secondaries hit open. The cost for 6 is only a few bucks more than other commercial plugs, unlike my Hemi that takes 16 plugs.
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