2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque

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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Seen them on the 2.4L, they didn't do anything for performance on the dyno before and after.

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Hmmmm, lets see, a paid advertizer gets a dyno run on a tv show.....wonder what the results will be.
60% of the time it works every time

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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Psykostevo

60% of the time it works every time
90% of all statistics can be made to say anything 50% of the time
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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hey guys, look...as soon as I put them in I noticed a slight difference...more on the economy side than power...but there was a def. increase in response...I get great economy now....easy 45mpg highway....if you get them, just make sure you put them in using a deep well 5/8 socket w/o the rubber insert....it can damage the plugs
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by drivernoverdrive
hey guys, look...as soon as I put them in I noticed a slight difference...more on the economy side than power...but there was a def. increase in response...I get great economy now....easy 45mpg highway....if you get them, just make sure you put them in using a deep well 5/8 socket w/o the rubber insert....it can damage the plugs
that's it? I'm getting 49mpg and i'm using bosch. does that mean the spark plugs made a difference? Hell no....

BTW, you cant even FEEL 8hp. Thats not enough HP to feel when you drive. What you felt is what you wanted to feel or you may have a problem with your bodies proprioception
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Enuff_Said
that's it? I'm getting 49mpg and i'm using bosch. does that mean the spark plugs made a difference? Hell no....

BTW, you cant even FEEL 8hp. Thats not enough HP to feel when you drive. What you felt is what you wanted to feel or you may have a problem with your bodies proprioception
you can feel 8hp in a go kart.

but yeah, spark plugs are a tune up item, not a speed item.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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theres a sucker born every minute.



go pick up a tornado while your at it.
i heard they work really well with gimmick......i mean.....pulstar plugs.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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[QUOTE=drivernoverdrive;2990477]hey guys, look...as soon as I put them in I noticed a slight difference...more on the economy side than power...but there was a def. increase in response...I get great economy now....easy 45mpg highway./quote]
Did you ever consider that A: its in your mind since you would expect to see an improvement from $100 sparkplugs. B: that maybe your original plugs were shot and ANY new plug would have offered increased economy???


...if you get them, just make sure you put them in using a deep well 5/8 socket w/o the rubber insert....it can damage the plugs
Nah, I usually just use a hammer to break off the insulator and use a shallow socket to remove them and then just tighten the new ones by hand.....that way I know the customer will be back.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
you can feel 8hp in a go kart.

but yeah, spark plugs are a tune up item, not a speed item.
ya 8 hp in a 100lbs machine is going to move a little better
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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IDK. I would not buy them. Did anyone else see the warning in the "How to buy" section?:

"CAUTION: Pulstar™ model recommendations are for stock, unmodified engines. If you have added an aftermarket turbocharger, supercharger, nitrous or any other product that increases displacement or compression to your engine you will require a colder heat range pulse plug in order to avoid possible damage to your engine."

Just with that said, they don't seem safe, so I would not buy them. If we agree, most of us are not stock.

*Edit. But then again... they are for 2.2's.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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???since when are spark plugs performance mods?


could have sworn they were the definition of a supporting mod.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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look

my car is mostly stock...the only major performance mod that I have done is exhaust....and the plugs work for me....The guy asked if anyone had them...I do...you don't....also in response to the sockets...most ppl I know use the sockets with the rubber insert...albeit pulse plugs are more powerful than standard plugs the head on them is a little longer and the insert can damage the plug...there is absolutely no reason for bashing here...I swear...I'm speaking from what my car has...if yours is different you certainly have the right to put in your opinion.....but if you don't have the item then don't talk **** about it...thx
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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alright.... we need proof. Pics or ban!! (plugs, MPGs in the DIC, some kind of dyno sheet, etc.) Words are just words
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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hey guys i heard if you put a combination of pulse plugs tornado air electric superchargers and exhaust whistles that you can beat a GTO
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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http://www.sparkplugs.com/sparkplug4...Results&mfid=0

I looked at the dyno charts, and it seemed to me, cheaper plugs are doing it better.

The HP was barely better with the Pulstars, but the torque took a dump.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by drivernoverdrive
I saw a vid on horsepower tv where these plugs added 8hp to a zo6...they do provide more power for a low price
rofl
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by drivernoverdrive
my car is mostly stock...the only major performance mod that I have done is exhaust....and the plugs work for me....The guy asked if anyone had them...I do...you don't....also in response to the sockets...most ppl I know use the sockets with the rubber insert...albeit pulse plugs are more powerful than standard plugs the head on them is a little longer and the insert can damage the plug...there is absolutely no reason for bashing here...I swear...I'm speaking from what my car has...if yours is different you certainly have the right to put in your opinion.....but if you don't have the item then don't talk **** about it...thx
That's not really your best argument if you were gullible enough to pay for these POS's...
Originally Posted by Greased
hey guys i heard if you put a combination of pulse plugs tornado air electric superchargers and exhaust whistles that you can beat a GTO

Dont forget this thing...adding it will take out corvettes...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fake-Turbo-Sound...em220292653043
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