Vote! EVERYONE! (Spark plugs)

[sheetmagnet]

Give me your opinion. I've heard a bit of everything now. I hear a lot of people that say platinum plugs are bad for the neon. I hear a lot of people that like a good 'ol mild copper plug. And I hear a lot of people that like the platinums, iridiums, etc. Let everyone know your opinion from experience and vote!

[das2123]

Copper is a much, much better conductor of electricity and heat than platinum.

Platinum only has 15%-20% of the conductivity of copper.

The platinum plug may run well for awhile, but you don't get the money out of it. Why waste your money? Just to say I have "platinum" plugs in my engine.

Stick with the stock champions or the NGK copper plug.

[growe58]

When my daughter bought her Neon used, it had new Bosch platinums plugs in it. Shortly after it developed a miss that fresh Champions solved. It's probably not a bad idea to put in new Champions fairly often, but they're so EASY to change on this car and even cheaper than an oil change - why do anything else?

My limited experience with the Bosch platinums (on this and another car) is that they're crap.

[sheetmagnet]

Originally Posted by das2123

The platinum plug may run well for awhile, but you don't get the money out of it.... Why waste your money? Just to say I have "platinum" plugs in my engine.

A lot of people have the impression that Platinum throws out a clean, hot spark as well as having longevity... obviously there is a misconception with poeple who believe what they are told. I have a hard time dealing with why Bosch charges MSRP of $6-$10 for the +4's though...

[TEXSRT4]

platinums last a long time, that is why people use them. have you ever changed plugs in an LT1 camaro or 97 chevy pickup? that is why they use platnums, so you dont have to do it for 50,000+miles. on the neon, it takes 10 minutes! run the coppers, ngk are a better brand. personally im running the ngk iridiums because im making lots and lots of boost, and i get blow-out on the coppers

[wafrederick]

Go with Champions.They are the best ones for Chrysler products

[wafrederick]

Bosch spark plugs are only good for European cars only.

[sheetmagnet]

Originally Posted by wafrederick

Bosch spark plugs are only good for European cars only.

Okay well this post was fairly old but thanks for the reply man.

And yes, I can add myself to the heap of people who are against platinums in the neon, from MY OWN personal experience... it hit 19 degrees here the other night, for the first time since I put the +4's in my car (about 8000 miles ago now), and I had to try 4 times to start it... I got sputtering and everything else getting misfires up the ass trying to accelerate. Changed plugs out with NGK coppers, and runs like a dream. Too bad this is the only forum that really seems to push the technical data behind the conductivity of metals (like how much of a drag platinum can be). I think there should be more awareness behind the "tune-up" gimmick with these plugs.

[sheetmagnet]

Well ok, since this post has seemed to be brought back to life out of nowhere, I have a similar question:

What comparison does Iridium have to copper? I have heard that Iridium provides a much more efficient spark, but nothing official, and a lot of people around here don't seem very familiar with an NGK Iridium compared to a copper... any thoughts?

[das2123]

Originally Posted by sheetmagnet

What comparison does Iridium have to copper? I have heard that Iridium provides a much more efficient spark, but nothing official, and a lot of people around here don't seem very familiar with an NGK Iridium compared to a copper... any thoughts?

The iridiums have a proven track record on the neon and are very comparable to the stock champions. They tend to wear out a bit quicker than the stockers. I have also heard that they are 2 ranges colder, which would be good for say a Nitrous application.

[maykelcj]

I have to try-out the champions!!!!! I have always used Platinum on my neon and they don't wear-out that fast in fact I don't remember the last time I changed mines , but you guys are making me wander about them, so tomorrow I'm going to run to autozone and get some champions.

[das2123]

Originally Posted by maykelcj

I have to try-out the champions!!!!! I have always used Platinum on my neon and they don't wear-out that fast in fact I don't remember the last time I changed mines , but you guys are making me wander about them, so tomorrow I'm going to run to autozone and get some champions.

Please post back what your platinum plugs look like. The fact is, I have heard of some people using them in their neon w/o problems. But 99% of people do experience problems with the platinums. Besides for such an easy job that takes 15 minutes, why spend the extra money for no added benefit?

[maykelcj]

Originally Posted by das2123

Please post back what your platinum plugs look like. The fact is, I have heard of some people using them in their neon w/o problems. But 99% of people do experience problems with the platinums. Besides for such an easy job that takes 15 minutes, why spend the extra money for no added benefit?

I will take some pictures when I takem out.

[BleedDodge]

You shouldn't use anything but Champion plugs in your Chrysler vehicle.

I thought everyone knew that?

[trifit1]

Horrible performance with Bosch Platinums, hugh power increase with standard NGK's