Bosch Platinum 2 Questions

[camaro_speedemon]

I have Platinum 2's and I checked my plugs today, and I noticed one prong was lower than the prong on the other side of the plug. Is this normal? I don't remember if they were like that when I put them in.

[3.4 slow to go]

Was it like that on all of them, or just 1? The +4s I have in the BLazer were all gapped the same.

[99CamaroV6]

never understood why people buy the plat +2 or _+4 because having that accomplishes nothing. Sure it might work for the first hundred miles or so but once the plug starts to wear only one (of the 2 or 4) prongs will actually carry the spark. Remember electricity tries to follow the path of the least resistance. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ken...as long as one of them still looks normal you're fine.

[3.4 slow to go]

Milage on the Blazer went up 2~3mpg, which counts a lot on road trips. That's not an accomplishment :rolleyes:

[ October 02, 2003: Message edited by: 3.4 slow to go ]</p>

[navyblue2000]

more than one prong NEVER gets the spark. It's purely for longevity.

I have a set of +4s that I used for 500 miles roundabout. I hate them. Lost gas mileage, lost performance, it was terrible.

[3.4 slow to go]

maybe y'all just need a 4.3 to put them in ;)

[Sandman]

Just go to your local walmart and get regular plugs. Save you about 20 dollars, then index the plugs upon install.

[V6MaroFL]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sandman:
Just go to your local walmart and get regular plugs. Save you about 20 dollars, then index the plugs upon install.<hr></blockquote>

Have you ever tried changing the plugs on our cars.. much less the hassle of indexing? I wouldn't bother for the minimal gain you'd get.

[cassie]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by V6MaroFL:


Have you ever tried changing the plugs on our cars.. much less the hassle of indexing? I wouldn't bother for the minimal gain you'd get.<hr></blockquote>

hahaha agreed man! well put

[camaro_speedemon]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by V6MaroFL:


Have you ever tried changing the plugs on our cars.. much less the hassle of indexing? I wouldn't bother for the minimal gain you'd get.<hr></blockquote>

Yup. I spent 4 hours under my car changing plugs. The biggest PITA job I've done on my car.

[Sandman]

3.4 or 3.8 I have a 3.8, changing plugs is not that hard. And to index your plugs all you have to do is use a felt tipped marker and some copper washers

[ October 06, 2003: Message edited by: Sandman ]</p>

[camaro_speedemon]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sandman:
3.4 or 3.8 I have a 3.8, changing plugs is not that hard. And to index your plugs all you have to do is use a felt tipped marker and some copper washers

[ October 06, 2003: Message edited by: Sandman ]<hr></blockquote>


You have a tubular manifolds, which is about 100x easier than mine. or any other pre-99 Fbody.

[Sandman]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by camaro_speedemon:


Yup. I spent 4 hours under my car changing plugs. The biggest PITA job I've done on my car.<hr></blockquote>

Why did you get under your car? I have headers though, maybe that makes it easier.
A little common sense and know how, any one can do it in less than four hours.

[Sandman]

Okay, I never tried on one a pre 99 f-body. You may have a point.

[camaro_speedemon]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sandman:


Why did you get under your car? I have headers though, maybe that makes it easier.
A little common sense and know how, any one can do it in less than four hours.<hr></blockquote>

The problem with my manifolds is there isn't much space to work with. And having big hands doesn't help much.