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Big Screen D 08-24-2017 11:01 PM

SP-546 same as SP-515 plug?
 
Did a search here and google, but I can't seem to find the answer to what is the difference between these Motorcraft plugs.

Doing a plug change tomorrow and had ordered the SP-515's from Amazon, but they sent SP-546 which look the same and would fit, but I'm unsure if I should use them.

Guessing they are either a new version, or old stock. Any help is much appreciated!

techrep 08-25-2017 07:21 AM

What motor do you have ? Not the same plugs !

Big Screen D 08-25-2017 08:14 AM

Triton 5.4

This is the 2nd change, last done 80k ago using SP-515.

Funny thing is, there are a few sites that list the plugs SP-515/SP-546.

They look identical, but there is virtually no information I can find regarding them.

redfishtd 08-25-2017 08:25 AM

what are the other numbers on the plugs
 
I see some reference to this new number but no real info

Big Screen D 08-25-2017 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by redfishtd (Post 5444468)
I see some reference to this new number but no real info

Yeah, that's what's perplexing. If I recall correctly, the original plugs before the SP-515's were different from both, and were most likely to break off in the head.

I hate to have to send these plugs back to Amazon since they were a really good price ($64 for 8), but unless I know they are indeed the same as SP-515's I'm not going to chance it.

Really aggravating on the vendors part to not have listed the plugs as some others have as SP-515/SP546. Would not have ordered them if I thought they might send something other than SP-515's.

techrep 08-25-2017 09:08 AM

The SP-507's broke .. replaced by the SP-515's.. never heard of the SP-546.

650NutKase 08-25-2017 09:13 AM

If it were me, I'd call the dealer with my vin and see what plugs are needed...never heard of the sp546

Big Screen D 08-25-2017 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by 650NutKase (Post 5444523)
If it were me, I'd call the dealer with my vin and see what plugs are needed...never heard of the sp546

Just called them. They say SP-515 lol.

The secondary part# on these, PZK14F turns up as SP-515 on many searches. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mof-sp515

The boxes look brand new. I'm beginning to think these are a newer version based on that, and so little info out on the web.

So new in fact, a google search for SP-546 turns up this thread as the second listing LMAO.

Edit: I just received this response from the vendor Auto Parts Wholesale.

The SP-515 have been superseded by the SP-546 by Ford. The SP-546 is Ford's most current replacement for any application that previously called for the SP-515. Please advise.

I'm going to be our Guinea Pig.

SCORGE 08-25-2017 09:45 AM

Maybe word was getting around that the 515's were failing out of the box. Maybe that's the replacement

redfishtd 08-25-2017 10:51 AM

I am wondering too if ford is behind this??
 
Since I am warning lots of people of out of the box failures on sp515's . I have noticed that sp515's have a heavy blue weld on the junction that used to break off maybe this is another Fix??? That kind of heat near porcelain can break it .

If it is, they need to come out with it .
Can the op post some pictures of these plugs and their boxes .


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