Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

Topic Sponsor
2011+ Engine Related Questions Sub-Forum to the new engines that debuted in 2011.

Best Replacement Plugs EcoBoost

   
Old 03-19-2013, 08:32 AM
  #11  
Senior Member
 
ECOmax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: MN
Posts: 150
Received 23 Likes on 16 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by Sitedrifter
Why did you change your plugs on a 2013 and why to the old style plug?
Wanted see if I could notice any difference; which of course I can't feel any difference. The only thing I can tell is different is the box they came in. The 534's say iridium on the box; the 528's don't
ECOmax is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-19-2013, 10:30 AM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
Sitedrifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 507
Received 35 Likes on 28 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by ECOmax
Wanted see if I could notice any difference; which of course I can't feel any difference. The only thing I can tell is different is the box they came in. The 534's say iridium on the box; the 528's don't
iridium tipped plugs are as excellent!
Sitedrifter is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 03:32 PM
  #13  
bb3
Junior Member
 
bb3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Do you need a special tool to change the plugs?
bb3 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 03:51 PM
  #14  
SuPrWcReW03
 
Tony150's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Houston tx
Posts: 332
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bb3
Do you need a special tool to change the plugs?
Nope. Size 8 mm
Tony150 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 04:32 PM
  #15  
Senior Member
 
TylerB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DENVER
Posts: 293
Received 27 Likes on 21 Posts

Default
How often are you guys changing your plugs? I'm at 38k miles.
TylerB is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 04:38 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
FlameBlueFX4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: West Central Missouri
Posts: 389
Received 63 Likes on 47 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by TylerB
How often are you guys changing your plugs? I'm at 38k miles.
I'd seriously consider ASAP. With these boosted engines the 100k change should not be considered.

I'd look into changing them out within the next couple thou. And gap to .030" and your gtg.

FlameBlueFX4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 04:47 PM
  #17  
Senior Member
 
TylerB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DENVER
Posts: 293
Received 27 Likes on 21 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by FlameBlueFX4
I'd seriously consider ASAP. With these boosted engines the 100k change should not be considered.

I'd look into changing them out within the next couple thou. And gap to .030" and your gtg.

That soon? Glad I asked. I'll get some of the new NGK SP-534's and try those out. Thanks a bunch.
TylerB is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 04:53 PM
  #18  
Senior Member
 
FlameBlueFX4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: West Central Missouri
Posts: 389
Received 63 Likes on 47 Posts
Default
Those plugs will work fine Tyler. Just remember .030" gap and torque plugs to 11 ft lbs. Any more you'll crack the insulation on the plug and render it useless.

FlameBlueFX4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 09:12 PM
  #19  
Member
 
forourspam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 31
Received 9 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Running a custom tune, I've had a really good experience with the Brisk Racing plugs gapped at .030.
forourspam is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2014, 10:20 PM
  #20  
Senior Member

 
jwanck11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,204
Received 325 Likes on 223 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by ECOmax
Wanted see if I could notice any difference; which of course I can't feel any difference. The only thing I can tell is different is the box they came in. The 534's say iridium on the box; the 528's don't
528 - platinum tipped
534 - iridium tipped

Especially if tuned, you'd want iridium tipped. Platinum tipped can blow out under high boost.

Originally Posted by FlameBlueFX4
Those plugs will work fine Tyler. Just remember .030" gap and torque plugs to 11 ft lbs. Any more you'll crack the insulation on the plug and render it useless.

I thought it was 11in/lb which is just past finger tight.
jwanck11 is offline  
Reply Like

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Best Replacement Plugs EcoBoost


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:12 AM.