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 spark plugs ????
#731955
06/18/06 01:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 51
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I saw a new spark plug in auto zone on saturday.we all seen the single prong tip and the double. this one made by bosch platnum has 4 prongs.does anyone know if this kind of plug really is better than the double prong ? will it help burn the fuel better? will it help fuel mileage ?
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Re: spark plugs ????
[Re: itswrongway]
#731956
06/18/06 02:44 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: spark plugs ????
[Re: itswrongway]
#731957
06/19/06 09:01 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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You can use OEM resistor plugs, single electrode plats, +2 plats, or +4 plats. The DOHC engine isn't too picky on plug type as long as it's the correct heat range.
Whether these +2 or +4 plats buy you any additional power is very debatable. IMHO they don't.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: spark plugs ????
[Re: Axe Man]
#731958
06/19/06 01:10 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,527
Trail Leader
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not really, but they make me feel better.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: spark plugs ????
[Re: Axe Man]
#731959
06/20/06 12:17 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 331
Mudrunner
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they don't add power, they insure that there will be a consistent spark.
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Re: spark plugs ????
[Re: turtleskia]
#731960
06/20/06 08:00 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 339
Mudrunner
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Since the Sporty uses wasted spark, make sure that the plugs have platinim on BOTH the center and the ground electrodes, not just the center electrode.
Ron Schroeder
Long Island NY
99 4DR auto Sportage, 30x950R15 tires, 3/4" strut spacer, rear air springs, Manual Hubs, FRONT Torsen LSD
00 Safari AWD, 2" lift, 30x9.50 tires, 4x4 conversion in progress
73 Pinzgauer Swiss Army troop carrier
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