View Full Version : So what are 2.8 owners using for new plugs and wires?


HEADACHEZ
10-27-2004, 09:41 AM

2.8whine
10-27-2004, 09:54 AM
Bosch plat +4's work good for stock engines.. I have magnecore 8mm (blue) wires, havent had any problems.

BHase
10-27-2004, 10:22 AM

kennyc
10-27-2004, 10:32 AM

Uncle Castro
10-27-2004, 10:45 AM
I ask because I did the wires in my Rover 2 weeks ago and it took an entire day and some really banged up hands.

Turns out I was supposed to remove the intake plenum from the engine. Really great design.

2.8whine
10-27-2004, 10:48 AM
It's super easy. So are the plugs, just have to unscrew the coolant res to get to the last one on the r side.

BHase
10-27-2004, 11:06 AM

kennyc
10-27-2004, 11:09 AM
did not notice any increase in mileage, but I believe that's caused by heavier right foot.

The drawback is they are WAY more expensive than +4's... so it's not for everyone.

BHase
10-27-2004, 11:12 AM
Next time I do it, I had considered getting the Denso plugs, if they actually seemed to be worth the money; it is often hard to tell.

Ben

akula-ssh
10-27-2004, 12:08 PM

kennyc
10-27-2004, 12:56 PM
I donno why but my +4's have rougher idle than oem and denso.

I don't remember the throttle response nor the mileage though...

Chimpzilla
10-27-2004, 06:59 PM

Uncle Castro
10-28-2004, 08:52 AM

akula-ssh
10-28-2004, 09:27 AM
if OEM is no worse? Is it because it's not time to change the plugs back to OEM? I'm new at this plugs business, so am trying to learn...

kennyc
10-28-2004, 10:16 AM
I didn't bother take them out again, buy a set of oem's and reinstall.

akula-ssh
10-28-2004, 08:08 PM

kennyc
10-28-2004, 08:43 PM

Boba Fett
10-31-2004, 01:13 AM

akula-ssh
10-31-2004, 09:23 AM

howdeeaudi98
11-01-2004, 03:33 PM
Ditto on the Bosch wires.. My OEM's burned out and the Bosches haven't thrown codes or done anything wierd yet..(3K miles)..


I'd do that. About 150-175 over the 325 for oem set...

:)

Jersey John
11-23-2004, 05:09 AM