Topic: Spark plugs (Read 569 times)

Texaninmass · « **on:** July 16, 2008, 10:24:04 AM »

I asked this in another thread...which brand for a discovery?

ArmyRover · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2008, 03:59:38 PM »

champion copper core number 322

Texaninmass · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2008, 12:18:36 PM »

thanks

Budgie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2008, 07:31:15 PM »

Always used NGK or Bosch Platinum 4-Spark. The Bosch are not cheap but last for ages and you don't loose the gap like you do with regular plugs.

I always found that the Champion's broke down way before the NGK or Bosch, maybe just a quality thing for us over here.

Texaninmass · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:37:00 AM »

Okay great info. I noticed on the link that it recommends not using them with OEM plug wires. Do you use the Magnecor Wires that are recommended?

Budgie · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:16:35 AM »

No, but they are slightly better quality than the standard ones and IIRC they were 8mm dia rather than the standard 7mm.

Texaninmass · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2009, 05:09:08 PM »

Curious, any thoughts on the wires themselves??
Maybe the better question is, in addition to good spark plug wires, is there anything I can do that will further insulate the plugs in reference to water proofing the system?

Tex

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2009, 06:20:07 PM »

I used a accel make ur own kit that fit a 70's ford t bird with a 460. That kit comes with more then long enuff wires and the correct ends for the cap and plugs. Took about 45mins tomale all eight.. And all i did was use a very libral amount of dielectric grease on both ends. Has worked great foe me soo far!!

Texaninmass · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2009, 06:25:12 PM »

That sounds scarey as hell...me making my own wires but...I'm game. how much is that solution...ballpark???

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2009, 06:33:45 PM »

I wana say the kit was like 38-40 bucks in stock at advanced auto. As for making them all to need is a pair of cutters and a pair of crips!! Super easy!! do them one at a time crip on the dist end,run wire where you want it cut to length slide on other boot crip on plug end add gease plug onto spark plug and do the next on and so on and so forther!! Super easy!! Lol it took me longer to type how to do it then it would to do it!!

Texaninmass · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2009, 06:35:59 PM »

Well it's top on my list of repairs so I'll let you know how it goes for me.

Tex

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:57:10 PM »

i just did duralast wires in my truck and new plus(get them mega cheap because of my shop)...alll ill say is i didnt notice any power difference and i will never do them again in my truck!!! what a f'in bitch!

Texaninmass · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2009, 09:33:05 PM »

Confused Ben...hard to make or crap in performance?

Follow up post:

One other thing I guess I will say is that I have found out the hard way that the ignition parts should be used from manu like Lucas and or OEM as, aftermarket is crap with these cranky little girls..kind of surprised that it is okay to use aftermarket on the plug wires....happy mind you...just surprised....

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2009, 07:53:53 PM »

no mine was a complete kit build for my truck...but in my truck its just a bitch to do lol thats all

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:04:22 PM »

ahh there not that bad Ben!! LOL just need to get under ur hood and workon it. Then things like wires are easy!!

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