Spark Plugs - Please Read

[neodark]

2.3 EB engines prior to March, this year were all built in Spain.

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[dspenc8888]

Is it worth replacing the stock spark plugs if they r so important for tuning? Any recommendations?

 

[Roidrage]

Hey MAP I was wondering, would you think this maybe a reason as to why some of the ecoboost guys are having random CEL's? Just based on your own personal opinion.

 

[tittermary]

Hey MAP I was wondering, would you think this maybe a reason as to why some of the ecoboost guys are having random CEL's? Just based on your own personal opinion.

No I have tried different heat ranges, gaps and brands plugs make zero difference, the misfire cel is for number one cyl, swap coil and plug from another cly with zero misfire and still does it. It's clearly a software issue. I even used factory scan tool and did a misfire moniter relearn, no change.

 

[MAPerformance]

No I have tried different heat ranges, gaps and brands plugs make zero difference, the misfire cel is for number one cyl, swap coil and plug from another cly with zero misfire and still does it. It's clearly a software issue. I even used factory scan tool and did a misfire moniter relearn, no change.

I haven't hard the car with the mysterious CYL 1 Misfire, however I would love to find someone that does have this code and get them into an Accessport so I can have them log some parameters and see if I can fix what Ford can't.

 

[MAPerformance]

Upgrading the spark plugs is not a bad idea, I have recommended this to all my customers that have more than just an intake. NGK 6510 will serve you well, I'm also a huge fan of Denso ITV22 .

 

[bigspoondude]

Upgrading the spark plugs is not a bad idea, I have recommended this to all my customers that have more than just an intake. NGK 6510 will serve you well, I'm also a huge fan of Denso ITV22 .

NGK for life!

 

[MAPerformance]

Just added some pictures to the first post. Check them out!

 

[hemiCouple]

Erratic plug gap from the manufacturer has been an issue on most small ecoboosts, not surprising it made it's way to the 2.3 as well

 

[MadKaw]

The soak plug gap "coin" actually has a gap opener. It's usually where people put them on their key ring. It works like a bottle opener. Also, my factory plugs were NGKs LTR-6, I put in 7's, 1 step colder.

 

[neodark]

Upgrading the spark plugs is not a bad idea, I have recommended this to all my customers that have more than just an intake. NGK 6510 will serve you well, I'm also a huge fan of Denso ITV22 .

Adam, do you still recommend this when non-tuned but with several bolt-ons?

 

[MAPerformance]

Yes, absolutely. I recommend you get a tune though.

 

[TJP719]

Something like this will work?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/ngk-spark-plugs-spark-plug-iridium-ix-set-focus-st-2013-2015/p/LTR7IX11/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant&utm_campaign=shopping&gclid=CNDTxI2x_sQCFS9o7AoddU8AfQ

 

[wildsailor]

wouldn't that only matter if the plugs are manufactured at two different places? You could have two different assembly locations getting parts made from the same place, in the same batch even.

Yup, they would be. The Valencia Spain built engines would be sourced in Europe and the Cleveland engines sourced locally.

 

[MAPerformance]

Something like this will work?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/ngk-spark-plugs-spark-plug-iridium-ix-set-focus-st-2013-2015/p/LTR7IX11/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant&utm_campaign=shopping&gclid=CNDTxI2x_sQCFS9o7AoddU8AfQ

Or these ;)

http://www.maperformance.com/ngk-iridium-ix-spark-plug-mazdaspeed3-set-of-4.html

Just edited price and change the description!

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