Autolite spark plugs vs. Champion one piece

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Jul 9, 2009 | 05:45 PM

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glc

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Brisk plugs are cold racing plugs and are not platinum. They need to be changed very frequently.

Jul 9, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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- Yea, there's a BIG between the 2 and 3 valve when your talking plugs.

Most, if not all Champion Plugs from the past were junk. I would like to see them get it right, -specially here. Time will tell I guess.

My age old experiance with Champions was not good and many of the oldtimers I know hated them as well. I would be VERY reluctant to install one in anything, I do hear of those who love Champions these days so who knows.

Jul 9, 2009 | 06:16 PM

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Supposedly, the new spec Motorcrafts are a lot less likely to stick - they have changed the heat range to minimise carbon deposits. I feel that if you use the new Motorcrafts, and install them exactly as specified - with nickel antiseize on the ground sleeve - you should be okay, and you need to use top tier gas too. Honestly, I have heard of a few people not getting good results with the Champions.

If you have to use crap gas, or don't get it on the highway frequently to blow it out, I'd probably use the Champions and change them frequently. This can get expensive - they are 15 bucks apiece.

I heard from my Ford service adviser the new MC plugs have been designed with a slight taper on the electrode sleeve so they don't separate any more upon removal.

Jul 9, 2009 | 08:22 PM

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2V ftw!

Jul 9, 2009 | 08:23 PM

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I heard from my Ford service adviser the new MC plugs have been designed with a slight taper on the electrode sleeve so they don't separate any more upon removal.

i bet i could replicate that taper with a bench grinder

Jul 9, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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i bet i could replicate that taper with a bench grinder

Yep, and you can make the taper nice and uniform by putting the plug in a drill motor, then sand away.

Jul 9, 2009 | 09:28 PM

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rdotson

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I just replaced my plugs, with a little over 100,000 miles. of course all 4 on drivers side broke. I orded the lisle tool and removed all 4 with no problem. I put the Autolites in mine. Runs great. I won't be waiting another 100,000 miles before the next change though.

Jul 9, 2009 | 10:42 PM

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2V ftw!

x2!!!!

Jul 10, 2009 | 03:54 AM

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well the thing is i already purchased the autolites, and i doubt ill sell them for what i paid, so if i put them in, should i be good for at least another 40K?

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Jul 10, 2009 | 08:22 AM

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f150fella08

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u dont have the reciept?

Jul 10, 2009 | 01:37 PM

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glc

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Actually Autolites seem to work acceptably in the 3V as long as they are the correct heat range.

Jul 11, 2009 | 02:59 AM

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Actually Autolites seem to work acceptably in the 3V as long as they are the correct heat range.

Don't let Brew hear you say that! He must not be online or he'd of been on that in a half a heartbeat.

Jul 11, 2009 | 03:04 AM

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The only thing I don't like about the MC plugs is they can't be gapped. It is what it is, and we all know the gap changes over time.

Sure can- Few strokes with a hack saw right in the center of that ground strap and Presto- adjustable Motorcraft 3V plugs.

Jul 11, 2009 | 05:35 AM

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Don't let Brew hear you say that! He must not be online or he'd of been on that in a half a heartbeat.

Brew hasn't had to deal with a 3v. Autolites are crap in the 2v though.

Jul 12, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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I've installed two sets of Champions, and both trucks came back later with random misfires. They stay true to form in regards to their performance in anything other than lawnmowers and Mopars.

I hear NGK is working on a one piece 3V plug.

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