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Old 02-03-2005, 11:58 AM
jerp jerp is offline
 
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Default Spark plugs

I replaced my original stock plugs with platinum several thousand miles ago. Well It is time to do it again. What are the best plugs to use, any recomendations?

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Old 02-04-2005, 11:44 AM
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Honestly...stock CHAMPION plugs. That is what the engine was designed with. Later...
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Old 02-12-2005, 01:55 AM
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Actually, I have to agree with 02 dakota. Stock is the way to go.
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Old 02-12-2005, 06:09 PM
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Default RE: Spark plugs

I have heard some people say that the Iridium plugs are good, but they are also $8.00 to $10.00 each. I have been using Champion Truck plugs
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Old 02-15-2005, 02:52 PM
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Default RE: Spark plugs

I disagree.. some work better than others for some reason... I had autolite 3923's in my truck and they lasted about 1000 miles before it developed a miss. It was recommended that I try these NGK ZR5F-11 plugs and it should cure the miss... well it's been over a 1000 miles already and its still runing awesome...

I recommend them.
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Old 02-16-2005, 03:24 PM
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If you must go with aftermarket plugs, follow steve00ram360's advice and buy NGK's. They are the only a/m plug I would recommend. Still, the truck was designed with Champion's, the computer knows exactly how "they" work. Install autolite's ONLY if you want your truck to misfire. They suck...
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Old 02-19-2005, 02:47 AM
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If you must go with aftermarket plugs, follow steve00ram360's advice and buy NGK's. They are the only a/m plug I would recommend. Still, the truck was designed with Champion's, the computer knows exactly how "they" work. Install autolite's ONLY if you want your truck to misfire. They suck...
I think I just learned this the hard way myself, thought I would try something new for once and got burned!
I put Autolite platinum 3924's in my Ram, now misfires after 1500 miles, I guess I'll go back to Champions
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