01-21-2013, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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Autolite plug review for FI (better than NGK)
As Alex and Chris know since we talk everyday. I have been trying these Autolite XP Iridium plugs since end of October and they are way more superior to the more expensive NGK LTR7IX-11 we have been using. I had fouled my 2nd set of NGK plugs and had to wait for 7 days to get them. I started researching for a set of plugs that could be found locally and found these. I have read many reviews on the plugs everywhere and was convinced to try them and costing $5.99-$6.99 was tempting. Also being a NASCAR used plug helped also. I have ran the plugs for 3 mi ths bow and they look like new almost. The NGK were filthy after just a week. Both plugs were ran hard on the same gapping and the conditions were also as I drive my car on 50+ weather mainly. The car also just like said by others runs smoother and fire off very well compared to the NGK. The 3 pictures below are as followed. #1 NGK after a week of use. #2 of the Autolite after 3 months of use. #3 what the plugs look like packaged.
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01-21-2013, 09:04 PM | #2 |
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Just put tr6ix in my car yesterday. (ngk) Stock plugs looked nice but only had 1500mi on them. The auto parts store tried to sell me that auto-lite crap. If what you are saying is true auto lite has come along way.
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01-21-2013, 09:10 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the heads up I guess when it time to swap the ngk I will give them a try. What gap are you using.
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01-21-2013, 09:14 PM | #4 |
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I'm running the same NGKs and mine don't look anything like that ? That's quite the difference. Were the autolite plugs one step cooler like the NGKs ?
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I did this as the NGK we use have to be shipped to us causing a wait time. I use to get mine from my Summit racing store and still have to be shipped as these are special orders. Just trying to give the FI community another option at a lower cost. If anyone that tries them gets different results I would love to read it.
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01-22-2013, 04:51 PM | #6 |
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IPF is recommending the NGKs also, or Denso 5340 ITV22, both are 1 step cooler than stock and both need a 0.031 (.8mm) gap with their S/C kit.
These Autolites look identical in design to the Denso's (which go for about $10ea). |
01-22-2013, 05:32 PM | #7 |
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We just started using them as well! Good thread Cisco!
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This is good and usefull to know. thanks I guess its time to change tem out.
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01-22-2013, 07:31 PM | #9 |
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Updated Plugs do anything for NA with our little v6's?
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01-22-2013, 08:07 PM | #11 |
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Great review Cisco, hey man newb question, buts lets say your not FI, just bolt on and drive your car hard, would I see an advantage to switching over to these? and with the gap your using? Or is just beneficial to FI cars?
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01-22-2013, 11:00 PM | #13 |
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What is your opinion (all) on the same plugs in the stock heat range, if they are even available?
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This is a post I found with some good info it's 3 years old so pricing may have changed lol. Quote:
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