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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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E3 sparkplugs?

Has anyone tried E3 sparkplugs? I just installed a set and it seems to be causing some sputtering. Has anyone had any probem with these plugs?
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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should of used denso's or ngks
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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stick stick to the denso's or ngk dual tip plugs. they work great.
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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cont.

I had the dual tips and they worked fine, but the diamondfire thing was hyped up pretty good. Why are our engines so picky about plugs?
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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its the communists! they want money! j/k, im not sure, i had the e3s, then when i locked up my engine i put in some ngks, and it ran better BUT still fubared, we also ran ngk in my honda dirtbike and yamaha atv. lol its an asian thing.
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Old Aug 13, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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how long?

How long did it take for your engine to lock up?
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Spinnbait
Why are our engines so picky about plugs?
Because stock toyota ignition systems are weak.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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better now.

I switched back to my Denso doubles and everything is as it was. What a folley....E3 plugs.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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my engine locked up because i ingested too much water.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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those e3 plugs serve one purpose, to lure in gullable people. they are junk, just champion plugs(YUCK!) with a fancy pants electrode.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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yep

Gullable or not, the company still has a return policy.
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