ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
#1
ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
I know there has been much discussion before about sparkplugs and
I already searched but a ton of threads came up and didn't find the
answers I was looking for in the ones I looked at. So is there any
problems with running the ngk copper vs. the platinums. I'm mainly
concerned if the coppers will put any extra wear on the engine or
ignition system from the better spark. I know you have to change them
more often, but they are 1/4 the price of platinums. Did Nissan put
the platinums in because they just last longer or did they design
the ignition system for use with the lesser spark of the platinum plugs? Also is there any noticiable differnce in performance or smoothness running the coppers, and are they pre-gapped like the platinums( -11 means .44? or .044? right)
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
I already searched but a ton of threads came up and didn't find the
answers I was looking for in the ones I looked at. So is there any
problems with running the ngk copper vs. the platinums. I'm mainly
concerned if the coppers will put any extra wear on the engine or
ignition system from the better spark. I know you have to change them
more often, but they are 1/4 the price of platinums. Did Nissan put
the platinums in because they just last longer or did they design
the ignition system for use with the lesser spark of the platinum plugs? Also is there any noticiable differnce in performance or smoothness running the coppers, and are they pre-gapped like the platinums( -11 means .44? or .044? right)
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
#3
Originally posted by pmg
No prob w/ using coppers. Platinums were OEM because they lasted longer I believe. Coppers are pre-gapped and probably won't yield any noticable performance difference.
No prob w/ using coppers. Platinums were OEM because they lasted longer I believe. Coppers are pre-gapped and probably won't yield any noticable performance difference.
ngk coppers, info/advice please!
#5
Re: ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
Originally posted by 975spEEd
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....k+plug+gapping
#7
Re: ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
Originally posted by 975spEEd
I know there has been much discussion before about sparkplugs and
I already searched but a ton of threads came up and didn't find the
answers I was looking for in the ones I looked at. So is there any
problems with running the ngk copper vs. the platinums. I'm mainly
concerned if the coppers will put any extra wear on the engine or
ignition system from the better spark. I know you have to change them
more often, but they are 1/4 the price of platinums. Did Nissan put
the platinums in because they just last longer or did they design
the ignition system for use with the lesser spark of the platinum plugs? Also is there any noticiable differnce in performance or smoothness running the coppers, and are they pre-gapped like the platinums( -11 means .44? or .044? right)
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
I know there has been much discussion before about sparkplugs and
I already searched but a ton of threads came up and didn't find the
answers I was looking for in the ones I looked at. So is there any
problems with running the ngk copper vs. the platinums. I'm mainly
concerned if the coppers will put any extra wear on the engine or
ignition system from the better spark. I know you have to change them
more often, but they are 1/4 the price of platinums. Did Nissan put
the platinums in because they just last longer or did they design
the ignition system for use with the lesser spark of the platinum plugs? Also is there any noticiable differnce in performance or smoothness running the coppers, and are they pre-gapped like the platinums( -11 means .44? or .044? right)
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
Well what about iridium? I have heard good things about them are they and worse or better than these platinums or coppers?
#8
Re: Re: ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
they just last longer.. thats about it.. and they cost more
Originally posted by hairris
Well what about iridium? I have heard good things about them are they and worse or better than these platinums or coppers?
Well what about iridium? I have heard good things about them are they and worse or better than these platinums or coppers?
#9
Re: ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
Originally posted by 975spEEd
I know there has been much discussion before about sparkplugs and
I already searched but a ton of threads came up and didn't find the
answers I was looking for in the ones I looked at. So is there any
problems with running the ngk copper vs. the platinums. I'm mainly
concerned if the coppers will put any extra wear on the engine or
ignition system from the better spark. I know you have to change them
more often, but they are 1/4 the price of platinums. Did Nissan put
the platinums in because they just last longer or did they design
the ignition system for use with the lesser spark of the platinum plugs? Also is there any noticiable differnce in performance or smoothness running the coppers, and are they pre-gapped like the platinums( -11 means .44? or .044? right)
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
I know there has been much discussion before about sparkplugs and
I already searched but a ton of threads came up and didn't find the
answers I was looking for in the ones I looked at. So is there any
problems with running the ngk copper vs. the platinums. I'm mainly
concerned if the coppers will put any extra wear on the engine or
ignition system from the better spark. I know you have to change them
more often, but they are 1/4 the price of platinums. Did Nissan put
the platinums in because they just last longer or did they design
the ignition system for use with the lesser spark of the platinum plugs? Also is there any noticiable differnce in performance or smoothness running the coppers, and are they pre-gapped like the platinums( -11 means .44? or .044? right)
Thanks for anyone's help who responds, sorry if this
topic is played out but I'm doing mine this week and need some straight answers.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
I'm running them on my 99. No discernable differences.
#10
Re: Re: Re: ngk copper ?'s (I know but...)
Originally posted by SprintMax
they just last longer.. thats about it.. and they cost more
they just last longer.. thats about it.. and they cost more
SuDZ
#11
i just taunted the forum with this topic too. I even went to NGK to ask what they recommend...The tech said he would use IX series(iridium)...but he said i would only get 40K out of them...and they are still $7+ each. I bought some coppers for $2.29 each, but also ordered a set of G-power (poor man's platinums) for $3.29/each for both the maxima and my tahoe. There is a VX platinum in the middle too...~$5.50 each...I'll let the forum know how the G-power's run. but coppers are the best in terms of $/mile.
the "improved" spark of coppers is a hot topic...i won't muddy the waters with my opinion....a hotter spark can only improve the efficiency of the combustion process and certainly won't harm anything. Platimums are used to increase service life. Platinum has a higher molecular weight that copper so it erodes more slowly, and hence the gap stays more consistent through its life. Only a small bit of platimum is used at the tip and on the electrode, so the ignition system design is likely not any different than it would be for coppers.
www.clubplug.net is where I bought from most recently
the "improved" spark of coppers is a hot topic...i won't muddy the waters with my opinion....a hotter spark can only improve the efficiency of the combustion process and certainly won't harm anything. Platimums are used to increase service life. Platinum has a higher molecular weight that copper so it erodes more slowly, and hence the gap stays more consistent through its life. Only a small bit of platimum is used at the tip and on the electrode, so the ignition system design is likely not any different than it would be for coppers.
www.clubplug.net is where I bought from most recently
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