Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
#11
03-21-2006, 05:37 PM
#12
03-21-2006, 11:51 PM
RE: Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
Plugs can be a touchy subject, but I found the motor/ignition system will often dictate what works best.
I also don’t believe in the “Performance” title, as I feel it is pure marketing.
My past Mitsu engines ran well on NGK and ND, with ND U-Grooves being my preference back then. When I went to an MSD6A system, I had to go Bosch Platinums cause they held up with the increased coil and spark.
I tried ND in both my GMCs and hated them. The 454 still likes Autolites, and the Chevy 2.6 did well on Autolite or Champions.
I found it humorous that Japanize motors liked Japanize plugs, and American motors hated them!
Most people will not care that much about plugs, but if you want to tune your car for optimal power, you need to learn how to read them. You can sometimes find you need a different heat range on one or two cylinders! Also learn to index them.
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I also don’t believe in the “Performance” title, as I feel it is pure marketing.
My past Mitsu engines ran well on NGK and ND, with ND U-Grooves being my preference back then. When I went to an MSD6A system, I had to go Bosch Platinums cause they held up with the increased coil and spark.
I tried ND in both my GMCs and hated them. The 454 still likes Autolites, and the Chevy 2.6 did well on Autolite or Champions.
I found it humorous that Japanize motors liked Japanize plugs, and American motors hated them!
Most people will not care that much about plugs, but if you want to tune your car for optimal power, you need to learn how to read them. You can sometimes find you need a different heat range on one or two cylinders! Also learn to index them.
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03-22-2006, 01:10 AM
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RE: Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
ORIGINAL: B_52
Plugs can be a touchy subject, but I found the motor/ignition system will often dictate what works best.
I also don’t believe in the “Performance” title, as I feel it is pure marketing.
My past Mitsu engines ran well on NGK and ND, with ND U-Grooves being my preference back then. When I went to an MSD6A system, I had to go Bosch Platinums cause they held up with the increased coil and spark.
I tried ND in both my GMCs and hated them. The 454 still likes Autolites, and the Chevy 2.6 did well on Autolite or Champions.
I found it humorous that Japanize motors liked Japanize plugs, and American motors hated them!
Most people will not care that much about plugs, but if you want to tune your car for optimal power, you need to learn how to read them. You can sometimes find you need a different heat range on one or two cylinders! Also learn to index them.
2cents
Plugs can be a touchy subject, but I found the motor/ignition system will often dictate what works best.
I also don’t believe in the “Performance” title, as I feel it is pure marketing.
My past Mitsu engines ran well on NGK and ND, with ND U-Grooves being my preference back then. When I went to an MSD6A system, I had to go Bosch Platinums cause they held up with the increased coil and spark.
I tried ND in both my GMCs and hated them. The 454 still likes Autolites, and the Chevy 2.6 did well on Autolite or Champions.
I found it humorous that Japanize motors liked Japanize plugs, and American motors hated them!
Most people will not care that much about plugs, but if you want to tune your car for optimal power, you need to learn how to read them. You can sometimes find you need a different heat range on one or two cylinders! Also learn to index them.
2cents
but if it's a dodge does the mean I get a loophole and my Engine will like American plugs to... J/K
Why couldnt dodge put a dodge engine in their car?
#14
03-22-2006, 01:54 AM
RE: Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
ORIGINAL: joe0121
Why couldnt dodge put a dodge engine in their car?
Why couldnt dodge put a dodge engine in their car?
Hell, my car has Mitsu stickers in the door lining....
#15
03-22-2006, 03:06 AM
RE: Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
ORIGINAL: DevilsReject
This car is basically a Mitsu Eclipse....hence B_52's signature of an 02 Mitsu Stratus R/T.
Hell, my car has Mitsu stickers in the door lining....
This car is basically a Mitsu Eclipse....hence B_52's signature of an 02 Mitsu Stratus R/T.
Hell, my car has Mitsu stickers in the door lining....
Go figure!
#16
03-22-2006, 03:14 AM
#17
03-22-2006, 03:49 AM
RE: Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
ORIGINAL: DevilsReject
and I thought the only thing Galant was the chassis?
and I thought the only thing Galant was the chassis?
(Keep in mind that this is by just looking at generalities like suspension measurments and stuff, so there is room for compairisons to both Mitsu lines, I tend favor the closer matching of the two.)
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#19
03-22-2006, 02:28 PM
RE: Changing spark plugs in the R/T 3.0L
I can tell you that the greddy sp2 cat back exhaust system for the eclipse does not fit the 02' r/t, it is too short and the mounts are incorrect. Maybe I should have tried the exhaust for the gallant instead.
Just to clarify, when I change plugs and go to 8.5 mm wires, use the ngk platinum plugs correct.
Just to clarify, when I change plugs and go to 8.5 mm wires, use the ngk platinum plugs correct.
#20
03-22-2006, 03:14 PM