anyone running e3 plugs? Good bad same???

[semperfi96]

if anyone is please leave some feedback.

 

[panda24619]

dont do it. these engines are very picky. stick with motorcraft plugs.

 

[Exia]

dont do it. these engines are very picky. stick with motorcraft plugs.

I have no issues with my Bosh +4s

 

[panda24619]

I have no issues with my Bosh +4s

i think thats the other brand these motors like. bosh and motorcraft. you might get lucky, but who wants to change out plugs after they blow out? not fun.

 

[semperfi96]

but who wants to change out plugs after they blow out? not fun.

so true

 

[Exia]

i think thats the other brand these motors like. bosh and motorcraft. you might get lucky, but who wants to change out plugs after they blow out? not fun.

So true thats why I research before buying, & installing I drove with 2 coils bad and cheap autolite plugs ( Thanks to previous owner ) for 3 weeks. Untill I found a good above range plug and coils. A family friend who works for the local ford dealerships highly recommended the +4s they last a tad bit longer help with mpg. So got them ran with them, and I have to say pretty darn good. As far as the blow out that will happen with any plug its just up to you to make sure the area around the plugs and boots are cleans and be patient, let the motor get stone cold before you start twisting and turning if not kiss those threads goodbye

Side note "yes I said "AUTOLITE" yes I know those are GM plugs. Dont ask " lol wasnt me

 

[TurboPirate]

if anyone is please leave some feedback.

It seems you have to be the first tester on this matter, being a tester is a good thing, someone already took the risk and used the Bosch+4 and lived to tell the tail...............

 

[Captain Morgan]

E3 Technology Propaganda


That's all well and good but does it address the carbon build-up issue responsible for plug seizure and breaking? What do other manufacturers do to resolve the Triton carbon conundrum?



The Best Spark Plugs for a Ford 5.4 Engine | eHow.com

The Best Spark Plugs for a Ford 5.4 Engine
By Vern Hee, eHow Contributor


Frustration surrounds the Ford 5.4 Triton Engine. First, Ford had problems, according to Consumer Affairs, when the 5.4-liter engine blew spark plugs out of the head. Then, models from 2004 to 2008 were affected by spark plugs that were hard to remove and broke off in the head, according to Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 8-7-6. This affects all Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicles with the 5.4-liter engine. The best spark plugs to install for the 5.4-liter Triton engine resist carbon buildup, are durable and come in one-piece.

Motorcraft
The new Motorcraft spark plug for the 5.4 Triton engine, the MC SP507 platinum plug, replaces the old plug, PZT14F. The SP507 is one piece and has a little more durability. The design prevents fouling at low engine speeds, and is self-cleaning at high engine speeds. The old PZT14F was designed in two pieces, and would have a tendency to break off in the head due to carbon buildup on the seat. The newer plug tends to be more durable in the torque stress. The lack of carbonization buildup with the newer model aids in removing used spark plugs. This spark plug was made for the Ford owner who wants to stick with original equipment.

Champion
According to Drew Shippy, a spokesperson from Champion, "The new Champion 7989, another one-piece design, has greater durability and is the hottest-selling spark plug Champion has." The Champion 7989 has a double platinum design, and withstands the carbon buildup characteristic of the 5.4 Triton engine. Its one-piece design addresses the problem of breakage during removal, and the superior heat-active alloy prevents excessive carbon buildup. The Champion is crimped and laser-welded to form one piece.

Autolite
Autolite makes the HT-1.5, which was designed to be more durable than the HT-1. This single platinum spark plug was the Autolite answer to plugs breaking in the 5.4 Triton engines. According to Autolite, the original plug was redesigned for enhanced durability and power. Autolite designed the HT-1.5 to run hotter. Hotter-running plugs do not corrode and foul, and are self-cleaning. The spark plug continues to be a two-piece design, but incorporates a nickel plating to prevent corrosion and carbonization. The old Autolite plugs were designed with copper sheath and threads, which were prone to fusing and corroding.



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[semperfi96]

Thanks for the info, and I love your 98!!

 

[semperfi96]

So amazon delivers again, 8 coil packs just arrived, so tiime to take the plunge, think Im goingwith the motorcraft 1 piece and 8 new coil packs. I just bought the truck and have a missfire every now and then so Ill just replace them all while im in there. Gimmie a few extra to put in the tool box.

 

[Captain Morgan]

Any chance you can record your success with a camcorder?

If you PAUSE in between steps it would make a short video that describes what tools you used, the socket sizes, what your old plugs look like, how you seat your new plugs, what major parts have to be moved\removed in order to do the job.

I'm my head, this could be a 2 minute video that could answer a great many questions about the difficulty of changing the plugs and COPs.

Are you planning to soak the plug wells overnight with a solvent, or run any in to the intake enough to saturate the cylinders?

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[semperfi96]

Any chance you can record your success with a camcorder?

If you PAUSE in between steps it would make a short video that describes what tools you used, the socket sizes, what your old plugs look like, how you seat your new plugs, what major parts have to be moved\removed in order to do the job.

I'm my head, this could be a 2 minute video that could answer a great many questions about the difficulty of changing the plugs and COPs.

Are you planning to soak the plug wells overnight with a solvent, or run any in to the intake enough to saturate the cylinders?

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Yeah I can do a write up with a vid attached. I wont be doing till this weekend so Ill update the thread as soon as its done

 

[Captain Morgan]

Thx, it would be great to have something handy to help a lot of folks out. Some people state they remove the fuel lines, others say you need special adapters.

A How-To or Guide with a tools\parts list that we can direct folks to could answer a lot of questions, a video paints a thousand words.


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[Exia]

If I am not mistaken I posted a YT vid on coils and spark plug removal in another thread

 

[semperfi96]

If I am not mistaken I posted a YT vid on coils and spark plug removal in another thread

You did in my other thread. He showed how to do number one. I think what he's wanting is a step by on each cyclinder.

 

[Captain Morgan]

Yes, having and end to end example is good, having more than one example is better.

If it's really good and gets plenty of thumbs up, it could get sticky'd.

Want to know how many chainsaw videos I watched this week?


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[99exp]

Anyone have feedback on using Bosch Iridium plugs? 99Xlt 4.6L 239,000+ miles.
Missfire on #3. I've had the truck since Dec. 2011, She's been a doll so far and I have no idea when she was last tuned up.

 

[Exia]

Anyone have feedback on using Bosch Iridium plugs? 99Xlt 4.6L 239,000+ miles.
Missfire on #3. I've had the truck since Dec. 2011, She's been a doll so far and I have no idea when she was last tuned up.

Change plugs and/or coil packs...

I wouldn't buy the iridium plugs they burn hotter and dont last as long that and they are 15+ a piece.

 

[Exia]

You did in my other thread. He showed how to do number one. I think what he's wanting is a step by on each cyclinder.

yea once that vid is done you click on part 2, 3, & 4

 

[99exp]

Thanks Exia, I'll do the plugs first and see if that resolves the problem, should I just go with OEM plugs?