BEST SPARK PLUGS
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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BEST SPARK PLUGS
Hey just checking to see what you guys like in the way of spark plug brands and maybe cap and rotor sets. Maybe even hotter plugs etc. too. I have a 2000 Safari and it has a slight stutter at idle and haven't done them yet. Just got it 3 weeks ago and passed the E test and certify. Now for the nitty gritty tweaking for towing and gas mileage.(YEAH RIGHT! Gas mileage with a van!!)
Re: BEST SPARK PLUGS
I just tuned mine up a month or so ago.
AC Delco Cap & Rotor, Napa Echilin Wires, and Bosch IR Fusion Plugs (4505).
On a 1,000 mile roundtrip to CT, I got an average MPG of 20.7.
Jim
AC Delco Cap & Rotor, Napa Echilin Wires, and Bosch IR Fusion Plugs (4505).
On a 1,000 mile roundtrip to CT, I got an average MPG of 20.7.
Jim
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- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: BEST SPARK PLUGS
last tune up i did was over 1.5 years ago i installed ngk plugs/wires and delphi cap/rotor still idling well.
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
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- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: BEST SPARK PLUGS
I don't think you can go wrong with the stock components in this case. My van ran great for 120K + miles on the stock plugs, wires, cap & rotor. (The coil wire was actually replaced early on due to a recall.)
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Re: BEST SPARK PLUGS
I'm always looking for upgrades, but with my '98 I've found stock is best.
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box