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Old 08-19-2004, 12:52 AM
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Default motorcraft plugs vs. motorcraft platinum plugs

Whats the difference between the two besides one being platinum and one not. Any advantages to using the platinum? Or is it all just a gimmick? What has worked out well for you?
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Old 08-19-2004, 03:27 AM
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Default RE: motorcraft plugs vs. motorcraft platinum plugs

Difference is better spark with platinums, and longer lasting plugs with the platinums as well.
Personally for the longest lasting and best spark, I'd go with iridiums for your modded stang, but if your just looking for a little boost come changing time, go with some motorcraft or bosch platinums, with only one node, don't go for the bosch platinum 2 or 4, it doesn't do anything else.
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Old 08-19-2004, 10:33 AM
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Agreed. Platinum is for durability.
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Old 08-19-2004, 02:55 PM
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I use the bosch platinums singles they work great, I dont have have any complaints,
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Old 08-19-2004, 04:29 PM
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Default RE: motorcraft plugs vs. motorcraft platinum plugs

i am running bosch platinums and i dont thinnk they burn quite hot enough, i am gonna put the motorcrafts back in. i didnt know motorcraft had platinums, are they new? also should the gap be set the same for the platinums as they should for the regular one, thanks a lot!
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Old 08-19-2004, 06:07 PM
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Default RE: motorcraft plugs vs. motorcraft platinum plugs

biggest and most obvious difference is the price between the two of them! LOL
Seriously, the plats should last longer as the plat electrodes don't burn up as rapidly as the standard ones tend to do and the plug gap is the same for both.
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Old 08-19-2004, 06:46 PM
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Motorcraft reg plugs are far the best plug for a ford. The cheap ones. if youowned aBMW would Purchase motorcraft for it? NOPE..
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Old 08-19-2004, 09:12 PM
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Default RE: motorcraft plugs vs. motorcraft platinum plugs

My point exactly that I tried to make a couple of months ago! That's what I'm running right now, reg Motorcrafts. I don't put a bazillion miles on it every day or year for that matter, so longevity isn't needed.
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Alright, thanks a lot guys! I need to get rid of these old *** autolites in my car. They look like they're rusting out, lol.
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