Re: Re: 3923 Vs 3924 - I'm very confused now-Final Answer Please!-Jon Smiht

From: Marty Galyean (mgalyean@acm.org)
Date: Thu Oct 12 2000 - 23:35:25 EDT


I use the autolite platinum AP3923 and they work fine for me. I think
there is voodoo-statistical troubleshooting at work here; translated:
"if the words 'platinum' and 'bad' show up in greater than x percent of
sentences on the all-wise DML, then its *never* good to use platinum in
my unique application. Oh yeah, and stock v6 Daks launch like the
space shuttle! Dammit!".
 Been a long day. Good to see the list is cooking along as per norm
:-)

Jack Paulson wrote:

> I've used the double platinum 5224 & they worked fine.
>
> --- Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com> wrote:
> > Be careful, a lot of Dak owners have had bad, bad
> > luck with platinums.
> > Also, did you know that platinum is a catalyst for
> > alcohol (ethanol,
> > methanol). This causes a serious deterioration in
> > the metal, so never use a
> > platinum plug in gasoline containing alcohol.
> >
> > Ron
> > 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > For modifications see my DML Profile
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> > Jack Paulson
> > Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 1:09 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Re: 3923 Vs 3924 - I'm very
> > confused now-Final Answer
> > Please!-Jon Smiht
> >
> >
> > Ok,
> > I just put in the double platinum 3923.
> > I have good records as to gas mileage so I will
> > track
> > it to see if I get an improvement.
> > Thanks
> > --- Jon Smith <jon@fast4x4.net> wrote:
> > > 3923-more power & *slightly* better mileage, if
> > > you're willing to swap plugs
> > > every 15-20k miles.
> > >
> > > 3924-not quite as much power/mileage gains, but
> > > better than platinums...
> > > change ~15-20k miles
> > >
> > > platinum varities=change once or twice as long as
> > > you own the vehicle, at
> > > the cost of power and mileage (due to higher
> > > electrical resistance)
> > >
> > > I wouldn't expect a very large increase in either
> > > power or mileage, although
> > > I've proven gains in both.
> > > _______________________
> > > Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
> > > jon@fast4x4.net
> > > www.fast4x4.net
> > > '95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
> > >
> > > > OK,
> > > > I'm really confused about spark plugs now. All
> > > the
> > > > talk and claims are really getting to me.
> > > >
> > > > I have the stock ignition so here is the
> > question.
> > > >
> > > > What will going to Autolites 3923 do for me?
> > (I'm
> > > > using the double platinium 5224 now).
> > > >
> > > > Simple answers would be:
> > > > Better mileage & performance
> > > > Better mileage - no performance change
> > > > Better mileage - performance down
> > > > Better performance - no mileage change
> > > > Better performance - mileage down
> > > >
> > > > I'll run out tomorrow and change them if I can
> > get
> > > > better mileage and/or performance but, I don't
> > > really
> > > > want to lose any mileage.
> > > >
> > > > HELP!
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > =====
> > > > 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports
> > Plus
> > > Package
> > > > 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow
> > Group
> > > > HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air
> > > filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
> > > > Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double
> > > Platinum Spark Plugs,
> > > > Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new
> > > TB bolts,
> > > > Cool Tape around air filter and A/C
> > tubes-Smyrna,
> > > Georgia
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > =====
> > 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus
> > Package
> > 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
> > HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air
> > filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
> > Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum
> > Spark Plugs,
> > Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB
> > bolts,
> > Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes-Smyrna,
> > Georgia
> >
>
> =====
> 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
> 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
> HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
> Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum Spark Plugs,
> Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB bolts,
> Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes-Smyrna, Georgia



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