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Old 07-28-2005, 01:49 AM
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I went to Autozone and they read the fault codes for free:

1. Hi-voltage to the o2 sensor
2. misfire cyl #1
3. misfire cyl #8

The current s p wires have 15k on them and the plugs 20k. o2 sensor has only 5k on it.

I was going to start with replacing the plugs again and work my way up. Any other ideas?

What spark plug is recommended for my 1997 5.9L 1500?

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Old 07-28-2005, 02:00 AM
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try these plugs... NGK ZR5F-11 plugs. MSD 8.5 superconductors wires...

also check your plenum gasket to make sure it's not leaking... there are writeups in the DIY forum to help you...
 
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http://dodgeram.org/tech/gas/Trouble/O2_sensor.htm

Spark Plug Info:
http://dodgeram.info/Engine-Gas/Spar...park_plugs.htm

I'd stay away from platinum plugs. Never had much luck with those [:'(]

I've had a lot of Ram (V10) owners recommend Champion Truck Plugs...saying they were the best. I have a set sitting here, but haven't had time to install them yet.
 
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Old 07-28-2005, 01:08 PM
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I prefer the champion plugs also. I installed the platinums though, work great. Noticeable difference.

I also had a #1 and #8 misfire. It ended up that there were pinhole exhaust leaks before the cat at a weld. Rewelded, fixed it.
 
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champion plugs is what i run....trid the platinums and my truck ran like crap
 



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