E 3 Spark plugs

[NTRO]

I have a stock DB and it was stalling out at about 1/4 to half throttle. so went and got a E3 plug, at lowes. WOW big difference.
the engine has a whole different tone to it...just putting this out there to anyone who hasnt tried one .best 6 dollar investment on this thing yet.

 

[lawn-boy biker]

Did you try a new standard (and properly adjusted) plug first?

 

[CarPlayLB]

I don't know about the E3 plugs...good testamonial. Something about the stock plugs in the Chinese engines I don't trust. I always change the plug out before I even start 'em!

 

[NTRO]

Did you try a new standard (and properly adjusted) plug first?

no,I took out the old plug and cleaned it up ,fixed the gap. still was crapping out . saw the E3 at the store ,thought I would try it out ..very happy w/it.

 

[lawn-boy biker]

went and got a E3 plug, at lowes. WOW big difference.
the engine has a whole different tone to it...

For a "real" test, try a new standard plug.
A new standard plug will give you the identical result at fraction of the cost.

 

[briggsraptor]

I use them in everything I can. I think there is a difference. Especially when I build a flathead with some hypo parts!

 

[Havasu Dave]

They're not getting good reviews. The fancy grounding straps turn in to glow plugs. The owner of the plug below had to change a piston. Lots of snake oil with plugs over the years. The exception might be Irridium plugs that some of the MFGR's require in their motors. (Toyota for example)

 

[NTRO]

They're not getting good reviews. The fancy grounding straps turn in to glow plugs. The owner of the plug below had to change a piston. Lots of snake oil with plugs over the years. The exception might be Irridium plugs that some of the MFGR's require in their motors. (Toyota for example)

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how about NGK plugs? I used those in motor cycles in the past ,seem pretty good.
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[T-Town Mini]

I routinely clean and/or replace the plug in my lawn mower; I've used either Champion or Bosch plugs for years and years.

The last plug I bought for it was an E3 plug about two years ago. It ran a lot better with the E3 installed and it still is a couple years later. It even runs longer on a tank of gas, too.

 

[lawn-boy biker]

I only tried the E3 plug once.
I did not see any improvement. I saw no negatives either...just a slightly lighter wallet.

 

[briggsraptor]

I am using E3-10 in my Briggs, The bottom of the plug looks nothing like the above photos.

 

[Street Smart]

I can`t imagine a small engine ignition system having the power to melt a plug like that. Of course it could on a car, but there was probably a problem that would have melted any plugs ground strap.

 

[Havasu Dave]

I can`t imagine a small engine ignition system having the power to melt a plug like that. Of course it could on a car, but there was probably a problem that would have melted any plugs ground strap.

It wasn't a car. It isn't coil power that causes this, it's excessive heat stored within the grounding straps. There is not a lot of difference between small engine coils and automotive coils as far as voltage goes. Add to that a wasted spark setup, and theoretically it could be worse than in an ECU controlled environment with one spark per combustion cycle.

Link to the warning on E3's: E3 spark plug warning!!! - Kawasaki KFX450 Forum :: KFX450HQ.com