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Old 06-28-2012, 09:22 PM
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What spark plugs would you guys recommend for my V6 4.2?

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My cousin has an 01 4.2 with 200k. He runs Bosch four prong.
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I've heard a lot of bad things about the 4 prongs...the idea of needing multiple prongs doesnt make sense either.

Our trucks run Motorcraft Platnium stock...would NGK Iridiums give any gains...or any other ideas?
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You have a little v6 and your gonna throw some 15 dollar plugs in there? I've suggested the 4 prongs to a couple 4.2 guys in the 04-08 and they love them. if you know what your engine runs then run them.
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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93
You have a little v6 and your gonna throw some 15 dollar plugs in there? I've suggested the 4 prongs to a couple 4.2 guys in the 04-08 and they love them. if you know what your engine runs then run them.
I love my little v6. I'd be willing to try the 4 prongs, I just want to know why they are a good choice. What makes them better than a single prong like the NGK Ir or the Motorcraft Pt? And what metal base is best? Copper is the most conductive...Iridium burns the hottest...what works best and why?
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Don't buy into the advertising crap. Put OE in there and it will run like new (assuming there are no other engine issues). I just did mine 6wks ago and drove it 2300 miles with no problems. It's a V6, not a performance machine.
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I agree and i wasn't saying they are bad just saying its not worth it to put expensive plugs in there unless you're doing a lot more than just plugs.
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I bought the Bosch four prongs when I did mine it was either those or the e3 but the price was better for the Bosch I did wires too but it has been two years with them they are plugs not any difference



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