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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Hey guys my new engine is almost done and I'm wondering which plugs to use, anyone have any expirence with the E3 plugs? What pn for a 12:1 cr pump gas LT1?
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i run ngk iridium and they work great. I don't know any one who uses E3 personally but i hear there good stuff
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For that build, I'd suggest TR6s gapped at .035".
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Thanks guys.
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I ran the e3's For about 20,000 miles... Saw a Difference when i put them in, but thats because the originals were going on 130,000... I developed a small miss so i changed the wires and swapped out to the Tr5's Runs Great!! So i cant complain nor Praise them.. There Said to improve Gas Mileage..
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
For that build, I'd suggest TR6s gapped at .035".
Agreed. Also, if they're easier for you to get, Autolite 103's gapped the same will be just as good.
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E3's hear. I love them. They were on Horsepower TV also.
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run autolite 103, fancy plugs don't give you ****
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lol glad to see some one is smart..them fancy plugs are jokes..if all these plugs where so good why dont you see them in pro mods and pro stock..cause they dont make more power..just set your gap right and index your plugs..your way better off spending that extra money you would for these fancey plugs on a good set of wires..
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The "fancy" plugs are made for longevity. A platinum electrode will last twice as long as a copper electrode.
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Originally Posted by bowtienut
Agreed. Also, if they're easier for you to get, Autolite 103's gapped the same will be just as good.
Good plug. Besides Autolites are American made. NGKs are Japanese.
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
The "fancy" plugs are made for longevity. A platinum electrode will last twice as long as a copper electrode.
i'll take a $12 set of autolites all day over a $60 set of platinums
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