Looks good to me.Changing out spark plugs, these seem to be what they look like after 12k miles and hard driving. Seems to be just fine, but not sure if it’s more than average fouling for 12k miles only.
Agreed, kept them on the side for future use perhaps. Just testing out iridium motorcraft.
HI Brandon,Changing out spark plugs, these seem to be what they look like after 12k miles and hard driving. Seems to be just fine, but not sure if it’s more than average fouling for 12k miles only.
Thank you for the insight Phil, a part of me was hoping you would reply in this thread as previously before. In your experience, they look fine after 12k miles and could use these better than the iridium motor craft if that’s what I’m understanding correctly. Since I am running lean, it doesn’t seem too harsh so no need for colder temperature? Yup I installed them to see if it would be better for the car. So far, no complaints and there was a slight sluggish feel to the car when accelerating. In addition, my car wouldn’t remote start sometimes so I thought it might help to have a better material. Sorry if I sound dumb, I’m not very mechanically knowledgeable and that’s why I’m here to learn from y’all. I had about a 50-70 hp increase from stock and I drive it stupidly hard, thought I’d give the iridium motorcraft a shot. It now has no sluggish feel when accelerating hard, but I definitely need way more miles on it before I can definitely say that. Only drove 50 miles.
Now that I am aware you have more power in the truck what tune did you get?
I have the FP tune, roush cai, borla exhaust, , mishimoto intercooler pipe kit, BOV and AFE scoop(whatever these last two actually do for the truck). Currently run a 5.5-6 second 0-60. So there’s a definite hp/torque increase. Forgot to mention, I use drive mode for first 5 minutes until cylinder temp is 195+ then I drive it on S 95% of the time pretty darn hard.
I will give credit for the fact you did get smart with most modifications and the fact you dont go into sport mode until at operating temp.
Hah, I try to balance research on proper ways to treat a car/truck with the abuse I put it through. The least I can do. Maybe it will even out somewhat...
Mrs. Quail Guy loves to hiss at idiots on the road.....so she makes a lot of noise here in Colorado..Hah, I try to balance research on proper ways to treat a car/truck with the abuse I put it through. The least I can do. Maybe it will even out somewhat...
It is the vent to air type, I did notice some problems with it, some times weird chug stopping, stronger momentum with the car after letting off throttle. However, like you mentioned I did have reduced turbo lag, higher throttle response but mainly due to the two reasons you mentioned. Which, in all honesty seems like a double edged sword. My gf does not like the hiss/rigid/abrupt feeling of the BOV on so I have it off 75% of the time. I really like the increased sound of the intake and hiss of the bov, however, I am thinking about keeping it off to keep the lady happy. The truck is insanely smooth with it off, like butter, you don't even feel the gears changing as abruptly as the BOV. It's less visceral to me and less fun, but I am 95% sure that it is better for the truck and my relationship
Lol yes it's when Allen Iverson crossed over jordan as a rookie.
ive had those installed yesterday and I can tell the difference with the oz tune, much smoother acceleration!
Yes, I run the Ruthenium plugs. I probably have about 40K on them. They are a good plug but I would not install them unless you are running a tune in your Ranger....just my opinion.
