Re: Re: Hype Plugs / Silverstones

From: bnich@bellatlantic.net
Date: Fri Jan 29 1999 - 21:57:03 EST


Chad wrote:
>
> I'll soon be getting new plugs as my Splitfires have 35,000 miles on
> them, and I can tell performance wise they're getting old even though
> they still look good. So, are ya'll saying that I can by some $.79 plugs
> and have just as good a plug as a truck plug or a Bosch Platinum. My dad
> is running the regular Platinum's in his '97 RAM 318 now and has had no
> problem, but no real improvement on anything but startup. (Startup
> should be better though as he put 45,000 on the Champions from the
> factory.
>
> Chad Clifton
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Pat
> >
> > I put Bosch + 4 plugs in last week runs a little better, stock factory plugs
> > had 8000 miles on them and one had a chip on it.so I think any good plug
> > would have done the same thing.
> >
> > The overhead shows the same mileage at freeway speeds as before.
> > My guess is that if there is any gain on a mostly stock motor its very
> > slight.
> >
> > My worry now is with the plugs going bad in two Dakotas in two days am I
> > next and how far from nowhere will I be when they go bad!!! I may just pull
> > them and put a basic plug back in, any one have good luck with truck plugs.
> > Bob
> >
> > -
> >
> > >Has anybody gotten performance or mileage GAINS just by using "fancy" spark
> > >plugs( no other simultaneous mods)? In your response remember that simply
> > by
> > >replacing an old set with a fresh set of plugs you should get a boost.
> > >
> > >Dr. Pat
> > >

Has anyone used the Silverstone Spark Plugs? I ordered mine over a week
ago but they haven't come ion yet. Bob Nichols



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