pulstar on 07
10-09-2008, 07:30 PM
#26
Senior Member
Seen them on the 2.4L, they didn't do anything for performance on the dyno before and after.
60% of the time it works every time
60% of the time it works every time
Last edited by Psykostevo; 10-09-2008 at 07:30 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
10-14-2008, 04:12 PM
#28
New Member
Join Date: 09-23-07
Location: Indiana
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
look
hey guys, look...as soon as I put them in I noticed a slight difference...more on the economy side than power...but there was a def. increase in response...I get great economy now....easy 45mpg highway....if you get them, just make sure you put them in using a deep well 5/8 socket w/o the rubber insert....it can damage the plugs
10-14-2008, 06:17 PM
#29
Senior Member
Join Date: 02-09-08
Location: El Paso, Texas
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hey guys, look...as soon as I put them in I noticed a slight difference...more on the economy side than power...but there was a def. increase in response...I get great economy now....easy 45mpg highway....if you get them, just make sure you put them in using a deep well 5/8 socket w/o the rubber insert....it can damage the plugs
BTW, you cant even FEEL 8hp. Thats not enough HP to feel when you drive. What you felt is what you wanted to feel or you may have a problem with your bodies proprioception
10-14-2008, 06:23 PM
#30
Senior Member
that's it? I'm getting 49mpg and i'm using bosch. does that mean the spark plugs made a difference? Hell no....
BTW, you cant even FEEL 8hp. Thats not enough HP to feel when you drive. What you felt is what you wanted to feel or you may have a problem with your bodies proprioception
BTW, you cant even FEEL 8hp. Thats not enough HP to feel when you drive. What you felt is what you wanted to feel or you may have a problem with your bodies proprioception
but yeah, spark plugs are a tune up item, not a speed item.
10-14-2008, 08:27 PM
#33
[QUOTE=drivernoverdrive;2990477]hey guys, look...as soon as I put them in I noticed a slight difference...more on the economy side than power...but there was a def. increase in response...I get great economy now....easy 45mpg highway./quote]
Did you ever consider that A: its in your mind since you would expect to see an improvement from $100 sparkplugs. B: that maybe your original plugs were shot and ANY new plug would have offered increased economy???
Nah, I usually just use a hammer to break off the insulator and use a shallow socket to remove them and then just tighten the new ones by hand.....that way I know the customer will be back.
Did you ever consider that A: its in your mind since you would expect to see an improvement from $100 sparkplugs. B: that maybe your original plugs were shot and ANY new plug would have offered increased economy???
...if you get them, just make sure you put them in using a deep well 5/8 socket w/o the rubber insert....it can damage the plugs
10-14-2008, 09:07 PM
#34
Senior Member
Join Date: 02-09-08
Location: El Paso, Texas
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10-14-2008, 09:12 PM
#35
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: 05-29-07
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Posts: 975
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
IDK. I would not buy them. Did anyone else see the warning in the "How to buy" section?:
"CAUTION: Pulstar™ model recommendations are for stock, unmodified engines. If you have added an aftermarket turbocharger, supercharger, nitrous or any other product that increases displacement or compression to your engine you will require a colder heat range pulse plug in order to avoid possible damage to your engine."
Just with that said, they don't seem safe, so I would not buy them. If we agree, most of us are not stock.
*Edit. But then again... they are for 2.2's.
"CAUTION: Pulstar™ model recommendations are for stock, unmodified engines. If you have added an aftermarket turbocharger, supercharger, nitrous or any other product that increases displacement or compression to your engine you will require a colder heat range pulse plug in order to avoid possible damage to your engine."
Just with that said, they don't seem safe, so I would not buy them. If we agree, most of us are not stock.
*Edit. But then again... they are for 2.2's.
10-14-2008, 11:12 PM
#37
New Member
Join Date: 09-23-07
Location: Indiana
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
look
my car is mostly stock...the only major performance mod that I have done is exhaust....and the plugs work for me....The guy asked if anyone had them...I do...you don't....also in response to the sockets...most ppl I know use the sockets with the rubber insert...albeit pulse plugs are more powerful than standard plugs the head on them is a little longer and the insert can damage the plug...there is absolutely no reason for bashing here...I swear...I'm speaking from what my car has...if yours is different you certainly have the right to put in your opinion.....but if you don't have the item then don't talk **** about it...thx
10-15-2008, 12:23 AM
#40
Junior Member
Join Date: 04-18-07
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
Posts: 431
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.sparkplugs.com/sparkplug4...Results&mfid=0
I looked at the dyno charts, and it seemed to me, cheaper plugs are doing it better.
The HP was barely better with the Pulstars, but the torque took a dump.
I looked at the dyno charts, and it seemed to me, cheaper plugs are doing it better.
The HP was barely better with the Pulstars, but the torque took a dump.
10-15-2008, 12:06 PM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: 02-09-08
Location: El Paso, Texas
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
my car is mostly stock...the only major performance mod that I have done is exhaust....and the plugs work for me....The guy asked if anyone had them...I do...you don't....also in response to the sockets...most ppl I know use the sockets with the rubber insert...albeit pulse plugs are more powerful than standard plugs the head on them is a little longer and the insert can damage the plug...there is absolutely no reason for bashing here...I swear...I'm speaking from what my car has...if yours is different you certainly have the right to put in your opinion.....but if you don't have the item then don't talk **** about it...thx
Dont forget this thing...adding it will take out corvettes...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fake-Turbo-Sound...em220292653043
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post