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Bansheemike · 06-30-2016, 11:56 PM

What are your thoughts on E3 Spark Plugs for the LS3?

rebelyell22 · 07-01-2016, 12:27 AM

I haven't heard anything good about them.

mickss · 07-01-2016, 06:32 AM

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...-how-it-works/

ron123 · 07-01-2016, 06:49 AM

This is not a new gimmick, there have been many variants of this same design over the years.
Instead of one electrode they welded on three and called it E3. Maybe the next version they will weld on 6 and call it an E6 for the V6 and have an E8 for a V8?

Here is one for a Model T called a "Flame Spinning Plug":

Here are some other oldies:

Ron

christianchevell · 07-01-2016, 07:56 AM

Rather use my NGK tr6ix than chance them from what I have heard. And spark is not going to jump that much better for more complete combustion as there is a single electrode tip even in theory.

Trob85 · 07-01-2016, 10:01 AM

Tried them a few years back nothing but issues. Even had cars come into the shop complaining about rough idle and misfires when we told them it was the plugs and switched them out with ngk/ac delco, they thought we were trying to get one over on them because most had them in for under 5000 miles. They work great in law mowers cars in my opinion you would be better off sticking with a typical type of plug.

JCunningham · 07-02-2016, 12:33 AM

JUNK

Moto-Mojo · 07-02-2016, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron123

This is not a new gimmick, there have been many variants of this same design over the years.
Instead of one electrode they welded on three and called it E3. Maybe the next version they will weld on 6 and call it an E6 for the V6 and have an E8 for a V8?

Here is one for a Model T called a "Flame Spinning Plug":

Here are some other oldies:

Ron

These a great examples of SNAKE OIL from yesteryear. You could use your lawn mower plugs in a stock Camaro and hardly notice a difference. (providing the electrode were near the same position/depth as the stock plug)

RACERJOE1 · 07-02-2016, 10:47 AM

It does'nt matter how many side electrodes there are, the spark will only jump to one, the path of least resistance. Like Moto-Mojo says..snake oil.

Bansheemike · 07-05-2016, 07:47 PM

Just thought I'd ask.
NHRA is giving them a lot of press lately.

Kenny Camaro · 07-05-2016, 07:51 PM

They pay them, it's called 'sponsorship' '.

IMJ · 07-07-2016, 04:00 PM

Reminds me of the late 90's Splitfire craze...

olivj · 07-08-2016, 09:30 AM

Put a brand new set in a 5.3L Z71 ran fine for 200 or so miles and then develop a miss so violent it would shut my engine off at a red light. Put Delco plugs back in it and I am 20K miles strong right now.....

THESE PLUGS ARE NOT WORTH THE BOX THEY COME IN!!

2010reddevil · 07-08-2016, 09:37 AM

The only "gimmicky" plugs that I have used to great success are the NGK V-power plugs. The fact that they guide the spark towards the outside of the electrode seems to work pretty well from past experience. Other than that, regular Iridium plugs are just fine.

06-30-2016, 11:56 PM	#1
Bansheemike Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6speed manual Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Left Coast Posts: 32 View My Garage	E3 Diamond Spark Plugs What are your thoughts on E3 Spark Plugs for the LS3?

07-01-2016, 12:27 AM	#2
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07-01-2016, 06:32 AM	#3
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07-01-2016, 06:49 AM	#4
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	This is not a new gimmick, there have been many variants of this same design over the years. Instead of one electrode they welded on three and called it E3. Maybe the next version they will weld on 6 and call it an E6 for the V6 and have an E8 for a V8? Here is one for a Model T called a "Flame Spinning Plug": Here are some other oldies: Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package. Last edited by ron123; 07-01-2016 at 08:07 AM.

07-01-2016, 07:56 AM	#5
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Rather use my NGK tr6ix than chance them from what I have heard. And spark is not going to jump that much better for more complete combustion as there is a single electrode tip even in theory. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

07-01-2016, 10:01 AM	#6
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Tried them a few years back nothing but issues. Even had cars come into the shop complaining about rough idle and misfires when we told them it was the plugs and switched them out with ngk/ac delco, they thought we were trying to get one over on them because most had them in for under 5000 miles. They work great in law mowers cars in my opinion you would be better off sticking with a typical type of plug. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

07-02-2016, 12:33 AM	#7
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	JUNK __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-02-2016, 10:47 AM	#9
RACERJOE1 Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 67 View My Garage	It does'nt matter how many side electrodes there are, the spark will only jump to one, the path of least resistance. Like Moto-Mojo says..snake oil.

07-05-2016, 07:47 PM	#10
Bansheemike Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6speed manual Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Left Coast Posts: 32 View My Garage	Just thought I'd ask. NHRA is giving them a lot of press lately.

07-05-2016, 07:51 PM	#11
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	They pay them, it's called 'sponsorship' '.

07-07-2016, 04:00 PM	#12
IMJ Drives: 2012 SS LS3 \| Silver Frost Metallic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 342	Reminds me of the late 90's Splitfire craze... __________________ __________________________________________ Ironman John

07-08-2016, 09:30 AM	#13
olivj Drives: 2015 Silver Ice Metallic SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: South MISS'IPPI Posts: 26	Put a brand new set in a 5.3L Z71 ran fine for 200 or so miles and then develop a miss so violent it would shut my engine off at a red light. Put Delco plugs back in it and I am 20K miles strong right now..... THESE PLUGS ARE NOT WORTH THE BOX THEY COME IN!!

07-08-2016, 09:37 AM	#14
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	The only "gimmicky" plugs that I have used to great success are the NGK V-power plugs. The fact that they guide the spark towards the outside of the electrode seems to work pretty well from past experience. Other than that, regular Iridium plugs are just fine. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.