| E3 Automotive spark plugs are a clear breakthrough in spark plug technology. Developed by researchers from leading engineering universities, E3's patented electrode design allows for a better spark, and resulting more complete flame kernal and flame front extending off the electrode, producing better overall localized pressure inside your vehicle's cylinders. This in turn leads to the fuel/air mixture injected into the cylinder being more cleanly consumed, lessening the level of greenhouse gases emitted, increasing energy efficiency and generating more horsepower.
As the designated catalyst for the ignition of fuel in gasoline powered cars, trucks, motorcycles and small engines, spark plugs are a small, but constant factor in the workings of the vast majority of motorists on the road. What these motorists may not know is that their choice of spark plug could play a significant role in reducing the level of greenhouse gases that their vehicles give off, as well as increasing overall fuel economy and potential power output. This is where E3 Spark Plug's DiamondFire technology comes in. DiamondFire Technology First, the DiamondFire electrode directs the flame kernel to the piston more directly, reducing the travel time from the spark zone to the end gases via the open section at the top of the electrode. Given the short time available to get combustion started, the faster you can get the flame to the piston, the better. Second, the physical features of the electrode project further forward into the combustion chamber. This brings the spark zone closer to areas of probable "good" air/fuel mixture and also creates beneficial "micro-aerodynamics" within the spark zone. The initial combustion wave leaves the spark area at supersonic speeds above Mach 1, and the elevated edge provides a kind of chimney effect so the next round of air/fuel mixture gets into the spark zone more easily. Finally, the E3 electrode design features forced edge-to-edge spark discharge, which is the best way to get a spark to leave a surface. This improves upon the phenomena that drove race car drivers to "cut back" ordinary electrode spark plugs in order to improve the spark discharge. The spark itself occurs only when an avalanche of electrons migrates from the two electrodes (anode to cathode). Sharp edges are better at initiating electron migrations, and these accelerated electrons collide with matter inside the spark zone to release additional electrons. This design ensures that the whole population of electrons works to create a plasma channel through which the spark current flows more easily, resulting in an increase in both power output and fuel economy, while reducing emissions in gasoline engines and the build up of carbon deposits on engine surfaces. Key Features:
1-E3 Automotive spark plug for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. 5-Year or 100,000 Mile Limited Warranty About Pyrotek E3 |
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful: By kegler280 (Ewa Beach, HI.) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: E3 Spark Plugs E3.48 Automotive, Truck, Van and SUV OEM Replacement Spark Plug , Pack of 1 (Misc.) I purchased these plugs to use in my 98 Saturn SL2. The first thing to do is inspect the plugs before installing them. The finished product isn't the best. The threads on one of the plugs had some burrs on it that concerned me to the point where I decided to dress it with a file first before installing it. If not, it could've cross threaded the head which would have been disastrous!!!
The plugs come already gapped and aren't adjustable. There were some variances in the gaps. Since the variations were so slight, I felt it would not be an issue and decided to install them as is. I debated on whether or not to use anti seize and eventually decided against it. The website for the spark plug doesn't really recommend it. It says that the threads are nickel plated which help to resist seizing and galling. Even though the plugs are warrantied for 5 yrs./100k miles, I don't plan on leaving them in there that long. If you do plan on leaving the plugs in for a...Read more 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: By Allergy Guy (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: E3 Spark Plugs E3.48 Automotive, Truck, Van and SUV OEM Replacement Spark Plug , Pack of 1 (Misc.) I installed these in my 1999 Altima. I can't say I saw an improvement in fuel economy, but then again I drive mostly city, and Nissan's KA24DE 2.4L is just awful in the city. Definitely a little more power though. Tossed in a low restriction Spectre air-filter as well, and I'm satisfied. 100,000 mile warranty is reason enough to purchase a 6$ plug.
A few notes though - 1- Use anti-seize compound. Seriously, you'll never get them out after anything near 100K miles. 2- Don't even try to gap them. You're not supposed to, and you'll only damage them. 3- Torque to spec. You can't just bangs plugs in with a socket wrench. 4- Reboot your ECU to wipe the fuel maps. Disconnect your battery for 15 minutes so your engine computer recalibrates from baseline. 4a- WARNING - this can be a problem if you have one of those theft proof radios; they stop working if you disconnect the battery for an extended period. Mostly a problem on Volkswagon, and in...Read more 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: E3 Spark Plugs E3.48 Automotive, Truck, Van and SUV OEM Replacement Spark Plug , Pack of 1 (Misc.) I bought a set of eight plugs for my 2007 Dodge Ram 4.7L. Everything was fine for the first 6 hours then I had a misfire on one of the plugs. I did some troubleshooting, removed and reseated all the ignition coils and still couldn't get the misfire to go away. I took it to the nearest Car X for service thinking I screwed something up. After two hours on the diagnostic machine, it turned out to be a bad plug which cost me $70 to fix. This is the FIRST plug I ever had go bad after 6 hours. I am waiting for the other ones to go bad and cost me even more. Not very impressed so far. |