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Time to tune up the Hemi.

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Old 01-08-2009 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Dodgeorgethit
Anyone notice if the four msd cylinder plugs are more oil fouled?
It's MDS not MSD, but anyways....keep reading


Originally Posted by osufans
Nope, no problem on mine at 40K. The only thing I noticed were what appeared to be arc rings on the outside, near the bottom of the boot. Coulda just been dirt and oil buildup too.

Ummm......You don't even have MDS! How can you give any reply to that? Your sig says 2005.
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 01:39 PM
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Yep, just caught that...I was thinking the coilpacks when I read that.
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 02:29 PM
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got NGK vpowers (which are plats). seem to work fine.
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 02:36 PM
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For the guys who say no to plat plugs, what do they do to the engine? Rough idle or something like that?
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 08:31 PM
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They don't burn as hot as the copper and can cause issues.
You need NGK5306 v-powers for the Hemi. These are not platinum.
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hydro226
I am starting to research parts for tuning up my 2006 5.7 Hemi. I priced the NGK2313 IX Iridium premium spark plugs and HOLY SHIITE. almost $20 a pop and I need 16. What other options are you guys using? Looking for some suggestions.
Are those for the Laser Iridiums or the regular iridiums? I think I paid around $11 bucks a plug when i've bought them in the past.

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got NGK vpowers (which are plats). seem to work fine.
V-powers aren't platinums...their g-powers are cheapest plats NGK makes but they're still like 5-6 bucks.
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 09:48 PM
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What issues can platniums cause?
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 10:15 PM
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I just ran NGK copper plugs in my truck. Cannot remember the part no. but from what I was told the copper was a hotter plug and was better to run in my HEMI so thats what I went with. Oh and to the OP don't forget the antiseize could be the most imprtant 3 seconds per plug you spend while chaniging em out.
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 10:52 PM
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How hard is it to replace the spark plugs? Can any Joe Smug replace them or does it take a little time and knowledge?
 
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Old 01-08-2009 | 11:03 PM
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i did it in under 2 hours by myself with basic hand tools and extremely limited use of my right thumb. all you need is a 5/8" spark plug socket, couple of different extension sizes, ratchet, and 10mm socket. youll have to mess around with getting it to fit, but its not hard. just put in the socket, the extension, then the ratchet and youll be fine.
 


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