Page 1 of 1
Spark plugs
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:34 am
by dustin9187
Looking for some advice/opinions...
Planning on putting new spark plugs in. I'm torn between putting in the updated Motorcraft Platinum SP-493 or NGK IX Iridium 7164.
I've read that the Iridium perform/last longer, but the car wasn't designed/built for Iridium.
Am I way overthinking this?
Re: Spark plugs
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2020 8:18 am
by escogt
Listen, you love your car so you're not overthinking it. We all do it. But that being said, I'd go with the Motorcraft's. Just my opinion though. I'm sure either will be just fine. Good luck!!!
Re: Spark plugs
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:38 am
by 69boss
Id go with the motorcraft. I installed the iridium and didnt like them at all.. car seemed happier with the autolites so I changed back however since its on boost now im running the brisk, they are a little pricey but I have found them to be the most stable and consistent plugs I have ever used. for stock application any regular plug should be fine.
Re: Spark plugs
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:50 pm
by Winchester
Just get whatever you want. Yes iridium and all the other stuff do last longer so new cars don't have to change their plugs as often. That is the sole reason
for any plug that's not copper. Copper does everything better except latsing.
If you are running any type of boost use copper. If the car starts leaning out they should melt (so says the theory) and hopefully
no expensive damage. I don't buy into that but, they do produce better spark by far and are much cheaper.
Re: Spark plugs
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:23 am
by dustin9187
Went with the Motorcraft Platinum SP-493. Installed yesterday. Started right up and sounded good.
Thank you all for the replies.
Now on to doing a coolant flush...
Any tips?