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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Which plug is better? Champion or motorcraft?
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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Yes.
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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I just put some motorcrafts in mine....work like a champ.
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cruzomatic
I just put some motorcrafts in mine....work like a champ.
Awesome. I hear the champions are one piece but I read a lot about using anti sieze on the motor craft ones and having no problems next time replacing them
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 03:59 PM
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The reason for my response is that you are essentially asking what is a better color, red or blue. The crowd favorite here seems to be the new MC plug that has better resistance to breakage. What year, engine, mileage??
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 12:20 AM
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I also use factory Motorcraft plugs.... good so far.
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Brad33
Which plug is better? Champion or motorcraft?
The new design MC plugs are good SP-515 if you have a 5.4 3v
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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I have used the champions for the last three changes . After the mc broke I no longer trust them . The video champion put out showing how mc bearks and they don't was enough for me . I change between 30k to 50k , and I clean the carbon out of the hole when open . I use nickle anti seize as per tsb . I haven't heard of any video from mc defending their new plugs . Mine originally broke at 75k even when following the TSB . I always torque them in also. Clean the holes out before pulling .
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by redfishtd
I have used the champions for the last three changes . After the mc broke I no longer trust them . The video champion put out showing how mc bearks and they don't was enough for me . I change between 30k to 50k , and I clean the carbon out of the hole when open . I use nickle anti seize as per tsb . I haven't heard of any video from mc defending their new plugs . Mine originally broke at 75k even when following the TSB . I always torque them in also. Clean the holes out before pulling .
The original Motorcraft plugs' ends were crimped on, not welded. The new redesigned ones clearly show a weld ring around the threads and grounding strap. They won't break.
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by redfishtd
I have used the champions for the last three changes . After the mc broke I no longer trust them . The video champion put out showing how mc bearks and they don't was enough for me . I change between 30k to 50k , and I clean the carbon out of the hole when open . I use nickle anti seize as per tsb . I haven't heard of any video from mc defending their new plugs . Mine originally broke at 75k even when following the TSB . I always torque them in also. Clean the holes out before pulling .
The original plugs that came in your truck were the problem, not the re-designed plug. Have not heard of any new ones breaking upon removal. so.. you have 275K miles on your motor ? Nice...
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