Goldenpony

Has anybody tried the new #7989 Champion plugs in their 3V motor yet? I understand the Ford dealers are buying them up before they can get to the parts stores.

ajaibr

sparkplugs.com shows them for 18.99 each... idk if that means they actually have them in stock...

Fourth Horseman

Just got my set from sparkplugs.com yesterday and I will be installing them tomorrow.

Black GT

I have some on order as well and they're in shipment right now. Should have them soon.

CBSTANG

Same here, I should be getting mine tomorrow. Hopefully everything goes fine with the old plug removal (crossing fingers)!!

moosestang

You guys are paying $18.99 per spark plug? Are you crazy?

RedStang06

My thoughts exactly

06VistaBlueGT

Probably because the champions are a one-piece design that shouldn't break upon removal. I think the $19 is excessive but sometimes peace of mind is priceless.

SCCAGT

Yes, its an expensive plug, but it sure beats the hell out of paying for a head gasket job.

Like I said earlier, Champion plugs have never fared well when used in Fords. Cant explain why, after all its just a spark plug. But every FordI used them in, in my shop, they all came back with misfires, again. It's kind of a known issue among shops. I wont use them in my car. I'll stick with Autolites and anti-seize.

Goldenpony

Don't get me wrong, I don't wish anything bad on anybody, but when you pull half a Motorcraft spark plug from your head, that $19 will seem a lot more reasonable. Been there, done that, bought the Tee shirt. Best of luck.

An as for Champions not working in Fords, I've used Champion plugs for many years, in many cars including Fords and never had any problems. Maybe I'm just lucky.