2004 - 2008 F-150
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

these spark plugs any good?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:31 PM
  #1  
TonkaTruck33's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,872
Likes: 0
From: Brownsville, Texas
these spark plugs any good?

what do yall think of these? has anyone ever used them on our trucks?
http://www.f150store.com/Shop/ViewPr...eIndexID=54659
 
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:28 PM
  #2  
killbee's Avatar
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
You dont need the 0 degree plugs unless you are supercharged or changed the compression of your engine. I would go with the Autolites for your truck myself. I am running the HT0's in my supercharged Mustang and am very pleased. Be careful on removing the old ones, I had 5 out of 8 break in the head during my supercharger install. On the 3V they tend to seize in the cylinder head. Make sure when you put the new ones back in to put anti-seize compound on the shank right below the threads. This will help with removal later.
 
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:55 PM
  #3  
TonkaTruck33's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,872
Likes: 0
From: Brownsville, Texas
anyone else?
i used to work at a oreilly auto parts store and we always had complaints on autolites.
 

Last edited by TonkaTruck33; Aug 3, 2008 at 04:06 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:49 PM
  #4  
FX4 Matt's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,679
Likes: 0
From: Cape Cod, Ma
Look up Brisk they have a one piece design so you dont have to worry about them breaking off in the head.
 
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:29 PM
  #5  
ThumperMX113's Avatar
Suspended
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 17,079
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by FX4 Matt
Look up Brisk they have a one piece design so you dont have to worry about them breaking off in the head.
Agreed. These are the only plugs that I'd recommend for the 3V motors. I'm pretty sure they are only 30,000 mile plugs though, can you confirm Matt?
 
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:49 PM
  #6  
TonkaTruck33's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,872
Likes: 0
From: Brownsville, Texas
can somone give me a link so i can order? i tired searching but came up with nothing.
 
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:09 PM
  #7  
Tbird69's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,115
Likes: 0
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Originally Posted by FX4 Matt
Look up Brisk they have a one piece design so you dont have to worry about them breaking off in the head.
The problem is that they're a non platinum plug which the 3v doesn't seem to like very much. There's been a few people here that have used the Brisk plugs only to end up going back to the Autolites because of drivability problems after a few thousand miles.
 
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:26 PM
  #8  
ThumperMX113's Avatar
Suspended
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 17,079
Likes: 0
I've never heard of any problems when using the Brisk plugs. I've got first hand experience with them as well.
 
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:28 PM
  #9  
Huitt24's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
From: Magnolia,Texas
The motorcraft Zero plugs are the same as the autolite HT0 because autolite makes the plugs for motorcraft.

I have the Brisk plugs in my truck and I have around 17K on them with no problems. I bought my Brisk plugs from Troyer Performance.

Here is a link to the Brisk plugs. I notice they are going to have two more colder heat ranges Yah!!!! for me...
http://www.briskracing.com/product.p...age=1&featured
 

Last edited by Huitt24; Aug 3, 2008 at 09:37 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:27 AM
  #10  
Tbird69's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,115
Likes: 0
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I've never heard of any problems when using the Brisk plugs. I've got first hand experience with them as well.
No doubt the Brisk plugs work fine for the majority that install them. I've read a small number of threads about drivability problems, just putting that info out there so the OP can make the most informed choice. My preference would be to just keep the platinums.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:10 PM
  #11  
txag08's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Texas
For what it's worth, Crystal at TP just recommended the Brisk plugs to me.
Thumper and TP agreeing here. Worth noting!

Are the Brisk plugs really $19 each?
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:08 PM
  #12  
Quintin's Avatar
Technical Article Contributor
20 Year Member
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 6
From: Georgia on my mind...
The Champion 7989 is another option for a stock or mildly modified engine.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:17 PM
  #13  
FX4 Matt's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,679
Likes: 0
From: Cape Cod, Ma
Originally Posted by Tbird69
The problem is that they're a non platinum plug which the 3v doesn't seem to like very much. There's been a few people here that have used the Brisk plugs only to end up going back to the Autolites because of drivability problems after a few thousand miles.
I have about 8K on the Brisk plugs, I had a set on autolites that lasted for 1300 miles when they started to act up, a one piece plug is the way to go
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:19 PM
  #14  
FX4 Matt's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,679
Likes: 0
From: Cape Cod, Ma
Originally Posted by FX4 Matt
I have about 8K on the Brisk plugs, I had a set on autolites that lasted for 1300 miles when they started to act up, a one piece plug is the way to go

Thumper: I dont know the longevity of the plugs 30K is the max I will leave plugs in my truck.
 

Last edited by FX4 Matt; Aug 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:21 PM
  #15  
FX4 Matt's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,679
Likes: 0
From: Cape Cod, Ma
*delete*
 

Last edited by FX4 Matt; Aug 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM. Reason: double post
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:48 PM.