Pulstar Spark Plugs
Apr 20, 2008, 10:43 PM
#1
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pulstar Spark Plugs
Okay, so its time for me to change my plugs. I managed to foul them to the point of breaking up/missfire during hard shifting complete with bumper melting 1 foot flames. Lately I've been hearing alot about pulse plugs. For those who don't know reputable magazines are claiming 5-15 wheel hp (on N/A cars grant you) gains from changing perfectly good factory plugs to pulse plugs. The magazine I picked up had a 350Z/G35 on the dyno with 10hp gains. They are even claiming up to 2% increase in gas mileage. Both car & science/tech magazines support these plugs.
My question is, has anyone used a set of these plugs? Either on an evo or any forced induction car?
They have alot of very convincing data/tests under there belt, but I just cant seem to find anyone that actually runs a set. On a side note it would seem to me that running these plugs would probably cause a VERY slight loss in ignition timing (~<1 degree due to the capacitor charging, which would be dependent on rpm). However we would gain a longer spark event, assuming I grasp how these things actually work.
For convenience here is a link to there site: http://www.pulstarplug.com
My question is, has anyone used a set of these plugs? Either on an evo or any forced induction car?
They have alot of very convincing data/tests under there belt, but I just cant seem to find anyone that actually runs a set. On a side note it would seem to me that running these plugs would probably cause a VERY slight loss in ignition timing (~<1 degree due to the capacitor charging, which would be dependent on rpm). However we would gain a longer spark event, assuming I grasp how these things actually work.
For convenience here is a link to there site: http://www.pulstarplug.com
Last edited by 4wheel_motion; Apr 20, 2008 at 10:58 PM.
Apr 20, 2008, 11:06 PM
#5
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the more i read, the worse these plugs get.
plug gap changing due to heat, plug components melting. Unusual detonation, I'm sorry i started this thread.
it seem these $100 plugs will gain you 1hp & last a month. Probably wouldn't even make it off a dyno on a big turbo car.
plug gap changing due to heat, plug components melting. Unusual detonation, I'm sorry i started this thread.
it seem these $100 plugs will gain you 1hp & last a month. Probably wouldn't even make it off a dyno on a big turbo car.
Last edited by 4wheel_motion; Apr 20, 2008 at 11:09 PM.
Apr 20, 2008, 11:08 PM
#6
Evolved Member
iTrader: (26)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 717
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've never heard of them, thus would never try it. Been using BPR8 NGK coppers for awhile. Coppers are cheap and you won't worry about something exploding causing damage to your engine/turbo. Use something that's reputable in the community. There's plenty of good feedback and data on the NGKs.
Trending Topics
Apr 21, 2008, 02:57 AM
#8
Honestly i can see those plugs wearing out fast or even breaking the insulator on that during install.
The standard plug that we use has been a proven design that has survived though the ages...the only plugs i have seen that are more reliable are Aircraft Igniters...but no one has the money for those plugs...and ALOT more power runs though those.
The standard plug that we use has been a proven design that has survived though the ages...the only plugs i have seen that are more reliable are Aircraft Igniters...but no one has the money for those plugs...and ALOT more power runs though those.
Apr 21, 2008, 05:50 AM
#10
Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There is a thread over on EFI-101... long story short the "magic" plugs blew out under high boost levels. They would work in a stock EVO. If you do not mind the price... go for it.
Apr 21, 2008, 05:59 AM
#11
Evolved Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Trinidad
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the one they sell for the evo, as reported here is the longer version made for a IX and when the guy used them in his VIII it damaged his head.
There is one also stated in that thread that would be VIII compatible.
lets see who is willing......
There is one also stated in that thread that would be VIII compatible.
lets see who is willing......
May 18, 2008, 02:28 AM
#12
Something is wrong with that Evo Dyno chart.. the hp and tq dont intersect at 5252
.
Last edited by Mr. Evo IX; May 18, 2008 at 02:32 AM.
May 18, 2008, 06:35 AM
#14
Account Disabled
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Taftville, CT
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.sparkplugs.com/files/Prin...%20Feature.pdf
Something is wrong with that Evo Dyno chart.. the hp and tq dont intersect at 5252 .
Something is wrong with that Evo Dyno chart.. the hp and tq dont intersect at 5252
.