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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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www.weaponxperformance.com
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$11 a plug?
Someone with more electrical knowledge than I want to break it down?


As I always think, I believe they are gimicks, and will continue to run TR55's.
Just curious.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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I believe NGK has an iridium plug. I would love to see an actual "back to back dyno test" with various spark plugs. Assuming the coolant temps are the same.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Same.

If I had the $$ for dyno time, this company offered me a free set of plugs to dyno test.
It would cost me a few hours on a dyno though, and I can't see justifying it right now to see a 1RWHP gain.

More looking for info. I know how spark works, but why wouldn't these?
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Alright.

They upped their offer.
Will cover the majority of dyno time as well as supply their plugs.

Going to see if I can set this up.
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I'll be interested. You got them to pay money??? I would pay them back if they do as they claim.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Redlinez
I'll be interested. You got them to pay money??? I would pay them back if they do as they claim.
I will.

If they actually add more than 4-5 RWHP. Any given day, the dyno could create that change.



EDIT:
After some research, I will NOT be trying this.
Scam...

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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haha, tell us more!
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Well, I certainly DO NOT trust plugs like the PulStar.
To me, they are gimicks.

Originally talking to the guy on another site, it appeared legit and like he knew his ****.
Well, it didn't take too long for the guy to start talking himself stupid.

If it seems too good to be true....it is.
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extra special whizz-bang unobtanium coated spark plugs are totally unnecessary. Check out the Turbo Buick crowd - guys pushing 30+psi running 8's still using Autolite copper plugs...they actually recommend against using anything special
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