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Installed Pulstar spark plugs

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by AzusaPrius, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. AzusaPrius

    AzusaPrius Senior Member

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    Just found out about this and man I have to say I am excited and more than willing to rip out my E3 spark plugs and throw these in asap!!!

    New Inconel Spark Plug is Ideal for Automotive Market


    They just announced this on Nov.10th and will be available for pre-order Dec.1, 2020
     
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    I'll never understand obsessing over the latest gimmick plug...Inconel isn't something new.…..a new, non-counterfeit OEM recommended fine wire iridium, which is available everywhere at reasonable costs, will perform just as well, if not better and more reliably, and still roll for 100k miles. At that point, if you don't want to buy new ones, clean and inspect them, and they'll probably do it again...
     
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    AzusaPrius Senior Member

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    I seriously did not expect this today and it almost did not get delivered.

    I got my hands on these right now!

    But before I install these bad boys
    I have some stuff I would like to do while I have everything open.
    Like a new upstream A/F sensor.
    Also clean up the rest of the egr system and intake manifold with new gaskets and then I will put these in and update this thread.

    I'm using E3 spark plugs right now and they are great and when I saw these before they released the news on the new irridium plugs I did not want to spend double for the same material, even though Pulstar plugs have a plasma spark I went with E3.

    But now irridium puts the cherry on top and I am all for these.

    Stay tuned! 20201116_140528.jpeg

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    even though Pulstar plugs have a plasma spark

    This is pretty impressive. What do the normal spark plugs have?
     
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    The practical application of a "high quality spark plug," the big benefit, is that you can leave it in there for years on end and spend your time teaching your kids about butterflies or curing coronavirus or making racquetball a thing again.

    @TMR-JWAP called it, they reek of gimmick.
     
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    So they have a capacitor built in. Interesting.....

    moto g(7) power ?
     
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    More electronic "snake oil".

    Did y'all know that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary ?
     
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    It doesn't take much reading on the website to see all the flags..if this was developed with the assistance they claim, guess who would own it? Not him.....

    Website is full of big impressive words..following the normal routine of......if you can't dazzle someone with knowledge or real information, then baffle 'em with BS.
     
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    Congrats on the new job! Should we expect an avatar change?
     
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    I finally got around to installing these spark plugs and they are available for purchase now at Pulstar.com

    @186,911 miles

    I will post what I think about them.

    Needed to buy a 12 point long socket to get them in though. Screenshot_2021-02-04-15-37-06.jpeg

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    Inconel was used in the X15 60 years, ago. Why not also make plugs out of Rene 41, the alloy used on the outer skin of the Mercury and Gemini.
     
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    The thread title is "Inconel" but looks like Iridium plugs were installed. (Shrugs)...

    moto g(7) power ?
     
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    I just copied the title of the press release but yes they are iridium.

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    Loving these spark plugs and wouldnt use another basic brand again.

    Anyone who wants to try these out and save a little you can use my promo code "azusa"

    My plan is to pair these spark plugs with Okada Project ignition coils in the future.
     
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    Always wanted to try them but afraid to ask.., will they work in my electric scooter?
     
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    Only one way to find out, whatever car model plug you used, just order the same and try it out.
     
    #17 AzusaPrius, Aug 6, 2024
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