As for the Splitfires, some of their marketing is just that..."Hype".
However, from real-world experiences with them (since 1991), i've had
nothing but great success with them on 5.0L Mustangs (Paxton and
Non-Paxton), IROC Z's, Older Mopars, and especially 4 and 6 cylinder
engines. The Bosch Platinum's (not the +4's) work great as well on the
smaller engines....without the MSD.
As for longevity, the best experience I had with the Splitfires was with my
old Camaro. It had a bad valveguide and I didn't even realize it until I
changed the plugs. One side of the Splitfire was completely caked from the
edge of the threads up to one of the "V" terminals. The other side of the
"V" was still firing. That sold me on the plugs...and of course changed out
that valveguide as well. (Any other conventional plug would have stopped
firing.) Does that make them any better than the others? (Personal opinion
on that one.)
I've seen the ad on the web for the "Direct Hitz" wires with the spark
amplifier built in to the wire. Uhhhh...they're also the ones selling the
$10.00 "Silver" plugs as well. IMHO, major hype.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Dave Scelfo
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 12:45 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Spark Plugs and Direct Hitz
I imagine you can't be on an automotive mailing list without a good
spark plug debate. The only reason the splitfire is a gimmick plug is
because of its marketing. I think that their performance claims are
somewhat silly but that doesn't make it a bad product. Fact is, most spark
plug companies have a plug with more than one electrode. I think some VWs
came with a bosch triple electrode and I think NGK also markets some sort of
"V" plug that I'd assume is similar to double electrode. I think splitfire
is a decent plug but its nothing magical.
And now for a bit of snake oil. A while back, on one of my other
mailing lists, claims were made about a product known as Direct Hitz.
Anyone here tried them? Its an idea similar to "Hot Wires" but without the
wires. They simply clip onto your plugs. Just thought I'd throw a little
more controversy out there. ;-)
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