I was wondering what is the best type of plugs to run? i have a 2001 5.2L 4x4, i was thinking about the bosh +4 but if they arent really gonna do anything im not gonna spend that much. oh yea what about wires also? whats the best kind?

 

stock

 

I like the Autolite 3923's, but the stock plug is also a good choice. I think any standard copper plug is the best option for these trucks. I've read a lot of reports abut people having issues with plantinum plugs. I tried a set myself, and had them in for less the 200 miles before I switched back to copper plugs. You have to change them more often, but that's all I will use in my Ram.

 

Silver are u talking bout u have to change the copper plugs more often? if so like how much? i try and change plugs every year, i been using the bosch platinums and they been doing pretty good. I see autozone has a bosch copper super+ might gives these a try and see.

 

We are talking about Champion plugs.

 

I see most talk about champion so imma get these and try this kind and see what happens.

 

Also, no offense friend, but please try searching next time. This question is common one, asked many, many, many times already.

 

I'm with Silver on this one. Stay away from the Plats. When I first got this truck, it had 85K (miles) on it, and I never really thought to check the plugs. I drove her to 120K (miles) before it dawned on me that they might just need changing. When I popped the hood, I was amazed to see original plugs and wires.
I went to the parts store, and picked up a new cap and rotor, in house 7.5mm wires and a set of autolite plats. When I put the plats in, my idle went to hell. I ran those for about 5,000 miles, and about every 500 or so, I had to pull them and reset the gap. I then picked up a set of autolite 3923 (?) plugs, very cheap btw. My idle smoothed out and have not had a problem with them since.

Most people on here are going to say that unless you have a pinging issue, go with the stock Champion plug. Some people have good luck with the autolites, and some don't.

Oddly, your just going to have to try a few different setups until you find the combination that works best for your truck.

 

Yes, the copper plugs have to be changed more often. 1 year should be fine, but you might want to check the gap azfter about 6 months. That's about how often I do mine.