Im wanting to change my plugs, i've heard a little about the one peice plugs and would like to learn more. What brands are out there and if you guys have any preference on which ones to use? I have a 2004 f150 5.4 3v engine. Any info would be nice. Thankz JOSH

 

i believe they are the halo plug- 1 piece design-phil

 

Brisk - the only one-piece design available for the 3V, currently:

See their site for more info - in this link ....

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...4&postcount=92

Keep in mind, they are only 20k-30k plugs, due to their use of silver tips. The silver is sacrificial, but is also the best material available for use in plugs from a conductivity perspective (if not a durability one, lol) hence the requirement for regular replacement, which is a good thing to do anyway.

If this just doesn't float yer boat, then just R&R the OEM/HT's with anti-seize on a regular basis. The OEM's are less expensive as well.


MGD

 

Finally, the MGD man kicks in. Where were you in the other plug thread man?

 

I am in that other thread, bitch-slappin' y'all


MGD

 

duh must be the meds i don't know where halo came from-i meant brisk-lol-phil

 

Phew!! I was still Googling for Halo's!!

 

18 bux each! Yikes!

Do you still anti seize these Brisks? I guess it doesn't hurt, but it's probably not necessary, eh?

 

Anti-sieze is still recommended, as the buildup is still an issue - it just makes subsequent extactions that much easier. And, anytime you have dissimilar metals in contact, I use anti-sieze on the threads - just a very little does the trick. I really don't care what Ford says on this point; it's my engine.

You can buy 'em from TP.


MGD

 

You playin' video games again, buddy?

I hear ya about the meds - I'm still basically a veggie


MGD

 

Do you still follow the TSB in regards to penetrating oil? I wouldn't think that part would be necessary.

 

I agree - IF you applied the anti-sieze, the adhesion issue would be minimal to nonexistent, provided the R&R period was reasonable; the anti-sieze's displacement and lubricity properties will eventually dissipate, given the environment in which it sits, lol. [This premise also applies for OEM/HT R&R activity as well].

Having said that, using areo-kroil would not hurt one bit. It's a peace-of-mind and nth degree, low-effort step to maximize success, IMHO.


MGD

 

Right on!

BTW, I checked TP's site, and I couldn't find these plugs.

Oh, where do you find area-kroil locally?

 

That site is sooo out of date ( actually represents only approx 2% of all the products & services TP provides) - Mike is also the content manager on top of everything else on his plate, so you can well imagine why, lol.

Best to give 'em a call or shoot 'em an email ( call is waaaay faster, lol).

I get my areo-kroil for a friend in the HVAC biz - you can try a local supply shop.

 

Cool! That means you can get it for me as well

Are TP's prices any different on the plugs?