Motorcraft SP514 Spark Plug
02-13-2012, 08:36 PM
#21
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 252
I had my learning curve this weekend. I got the 514's from AM on clearance, and in my arrogance and ignorance I thought if I followed all the rules I would not need the Lisle 65600. 3 broken plugs later, I was begging the local CarQuest to sell it to me for $98.79 with tax. The sight and sound of porcelain powder in my engine made me sick. I used a shop vac with Tygon tubing, an air compressor with a drinking straw taped to the end, and Q-Tips taped to a chop stick, but I am certain I did not get it all. Due to the recurring nightmares and the lingering smell of PB in the garage and the house, I will be putting 7989's in within the next few months.
03-06-2012, 10:45 PM
#24
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 3
I had my learning curve this weekend. I got the 514's from AM on clearance, and in my arrogance and ignorance I thought if I followed all the rules I would not need the Lisle 65600. 3 broken plugs later, I was begging the local CarQuest to sell it to me for $98.79 with tax. The sight and sound of porcelain powder in my engine made me sick. I used a shop vac with Tygon tubing, an air compressor with a drinking straw taped to the end, and Q-Tips taped to a chop stick, but I am certain I did not get it all. Due to the recurring nightmares and the lingering smell of PB in the garage and the house, I will be putting 7989's in within the next few months.
Why would you change out the 514s?
03-07-2012, 06:12 AM
#25
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mass
Posts: 2,662
I think he broke the stock ones.
Again, the reason the stock plugs are breaking is NOT because they are a 2 piece, it was the copper they used on the electrode that would corrode and bond to the head. All the new plugs now, even 2 pieces, use a nickel plating so that doesn't happen.
Changing out the SP514's is going to be kinda stupid. But if the $12/each champions make you happy go for it. I've heard they are hit or miss with performance.
Again, the reason the stock plugs are breaking is NOT because they are a 2 piece, it was the copper they used on the electrode that would corrode and bond to the head. All the new plugs now, even 2 pieces, use a nickel plating so that doesn't happen.
Changing out the SP514's is going to be kinda stupid. But if the $12/each champions make you happy go for it. I've heard they are hit or miss with performance.
03-08-2012, 02:16 AM
#28
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: MA
Posts: 204
So any new plugs will have the nickel coating? When I'm doing my blower install next month I want to go 1 step colder and was thinking HT0s instead of the brisk plugs.
03-08-2012, 11:35 AM
#30
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 3
Autozone sp 514
I think he broke the stock ones.
Again, the reason the stock plugs are breaking is NOT because they are a 2 piece, it was the copper they used on the electrode that would corrode and bond to the head. All the new plugs now, even 2 pieces, use a nickel plating so that doesn't happen.
Changing out the SP514's is going to be kinda stupid. But if the $12/each champions make you happy go for it. I've heard they are hit or miss with performance.
Again, the reason the stock plugs are breaking is NOT because they are a 2 piece, it was the copper they used on the electrode that would corrode and bond to the head. All the new plugs now, even 2 pieces, use a nickel plating so that doesn't happen.
Changing out the SP514's is going to be kinda stupid. But if the $12/each champions make you happy go for it. I've heard they are hit or miss with performance.