Best Spark Plug Design? Let's find out! E3, Pulstar, Racing & Platinum
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2020
- E3, Pulstar, Autolite Racing, NGK Iridium, and NGK Copper spark plugs tested for fuel efficiency performance and visually observed for burn characteristics.
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Autolite: amzn.to/2CS4iHk
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Thanks to everyone who requested this comparison. Here's the list of spark plugs tested in no particular order:
E3: amzn.to/3j1TQw5
Pulstar: amzn.to/2QgYKJy
NGK Spark Plug: amzn.to/31ip3Fp
Autolite: amzn.to/2CS4iHk
During startup did you notice any difference in how easy or how long it took to get the engine to start the engine?
I wish you had a dynamometer to measure the power of engines. But its likely that the power of the Mighty Farmabago would destroy it lol.
And i think the farmabago will make for a very useful large utility truck. Especially because of how tall it is. You can use it as a mobile platform for things like tree trimming and working on walls of houses ect. I think that part is a really cool thing to have. But it would be a good idea to build yourself a fence on top of it for safety. Im sure you could make something that you can easily out up and take down and that would be safe. You could also use a ladder on top of it to get extra height. But if you do do that then you should put the stability jacks down of the farmabago has them if not you should also make something that would work and be easy to use. A friend of mine had a scissor jack that had a hex to put the lug wrench on to turn it to raise up the jack and we used an impact wrench or drill to rasie it up. Its great for all kinds of things because of how fast you can raise the jack. So its easy to raise it up and put jack stands under cars because you just use the drill to zip up the vehicle put the stand under it then zip it down and go to the next one. Its better than pump pump pump. Lol. Just some ideas.
Maybe you could test some jacks. Like floor jacks bottle jacks aftermarket scissor jacks to see how strong they are how easily you can raise up heavy things and how much effort it takes to pump the jack to get it to raise heavy things. So that way you and everyone can get the one they like for theyre loved ones when they need them in a bad situation on the side of the road. The time spent there can literally mean life or death.
Hes has a good go at things. A bit of fun but useful!
In a world where people are so vapid, rude and willing to do anything for a quick buck, this man keeps it wholesome and informative, while staying entertaining and truthful. Best channel on RUclips, hands down.
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This channel is certainly up there in terms of the best channels on RUclips.
I absolutely love Project Farm videos too, and I'm Stephen Garcia's *_WIFE!_*
“I’m gonna run it for a few minutes to purge the system of air.”
This is a guy who is committed to finding any reason for anyone to question his results and shows us his solution. I trust your videos 💯👍🏽.
He's clearly anticipating people who would suggest purging the system before the test. All experiments have their faults, but it's always a good idea to weed out the obvious ones.
@TheJR1948 When you run the engine out of fuel, there's air in the carb system. That's the air he's purging, not the fuel line.
@@chronophagocytosis when people have legitimate faults with his methods he works on solving them and incorporates that solution going forward.
@@ParkerUAS And that's one of the reasons I love this channel.
Science
Project Farm is the most useful channel on RUclips. Thanks for doing what you do!
Thanks and you are welcome!
AMEN
Amen to that
Not only is it the best channel on youtube....but I'm having beans for dinner....
Just an update on the E3's... I ended up installing them from the information in this video. Initially, I noticed a reliable and constant 1-2 mpg increase, which I was happy about. But after driving with them for a while, they began to slowly taper off. I was suddenly getting my origional gas mileage, and then around 20,000 miles in, my gas mileage tanked. My engine also threw a P0420 code for a bad catalytic converter, and I suspected the spark plugs and incomplete burning of the fuel/air in the combustion chamber. I pulled them out, and sure enough, 2/4 had a much weaker spark than the rest. I replaced the plugs with NGK iridiums, and after driving 150-200 miles on the freeway my engine light went away and has not come back on since. So from my experience, they work well and do what they say they will. Just not for long!
I also bought E3 after watching this. I only drive around 2k miles a year, it's been 2 years and my engine starting acting up on cold start, gonna swap back to NGK iridium to see if that fixes it.
@@Cyrops 100%
Iridium are the best, will outlast all
I use them in my weed wacker but that's about it. Never had any problems but in the car I always go with the NGK they always seem to go past the change interval with no problems. Thanks for the info I will keep with my normal after your test.
Very helpful comment. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I suggested this only one weeks ago. He replied, “Thanks for the idea”. This guy is awesome!!!
Answers a lot of questions. Great photography too.
Happy to help!
Pretty sure he does that to everyone. He has to many many times. Which says even more about him
Sam S. - I know!!!! 😄😄
Todd for US President 2024!!
Agreed, this guy is a champ!
This man must be protected at all costs.
AMEN BROTHER FROM ANOTHER. He needs to write a book summarizing ALL of his tests............ I would buy a dozen,,PRESALE even
When shit hits the fan you better be there then.
he protected our cost
Sure he's all set at the farm and can survive without going to town for a loong time!
He’s Channel is so awesome, the man is a legend
I hope you are being well compensated by youtube, as I believe your channel to be one of if not the most valuable channel due to the information exhibited and the material covered!! Really appreciate your effort & energy spent working out fair tests among all your products tested.
Thanks so much! That means a lot to me!
I did a test in college with a standard spark plug vs iridium. On a 4 cylinder NA engine in a Toyota Celica... We picked up 5hp with the iridium plugs. We did multiple pulls and even went back to stock and watched the 5hp disappear.
Thanks for sharing!
@@ProjectFarm of course. Thanks for all the testing you do. It's very well done.
sounds like an interesting test. i been running ac delco irridium.
@@dustinnicholas6237a celica huh...... would you happen to have a friend named scotty kilmer?!?!?!😂
@@jacobwhittington2462 nope. That guy says a bunch of non sense.
If there was a reward for greatest RUclips content creator, I’d vote for you in a heartbeat. My dad and I are always blown away by how amazing you are.
Thanks so much!
Some people: hIs rEsUlTs aReNt sCiEnTiFiC nOr rEpEaTaBlE
ProjectFarm fans: FARMABAGO GO VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bruce Ginkel I think he’s the definition of scientific and repeatable. All his tests are unbiased and fair. It’s astonishing the level of work he puts into his videos.
Agreed 👆
This man saves a lot of people money on here. He does a great service for us. Keep up the great work
Thank you!
I agree
Yes, by showing me the efficiency of these other plugs is too minute to warrant the purchase.
I purchased iridium plugs. They offer good benefits, don’t cost too much, and I change my engines more than the plugs (exaggeration but not at same time). I’ve got almost 100k miles on a batch and their gap is still the same as when inserted.
My only question is what is the durability of these other plugs? New engines require massive work to even remove plugs nowadays and reducing frequency of plug changes trumps everything else.
@@ProjectFarm I have a comment regarding how long the generator lasts on any given spark plug.
A more efficient plug can produce more efficient combustion, which can lead to more power produced, and a more energetic exhaust, which can mean better scavenging, which means more intake mixture, which means more fuel use, thus quicker usage of fuel.
Thus, the best plug may not last as long running the generator. The Pulstar seemed top start the fuel burn more quickly, which is what led me to wonder about this. Maybe a dyno test with a known-quantity engine that is already well-broken in, that uses electronic fuel injection? It would be tedious, but a Hemi, for example (easily accessible but 16 plugs) could be put on the dyno to find what the plugs actually put out.
You could also test plug orientation and see what, if any impact that had on the results.
However, ironically, the plug that initiates combustion more rapidly may force a detonation situation more than the ones that initiate it more slowly, in which case the engine would pull timing and/or dump fuel to quell it.
There are so many variables.
One test you did NOT do was to see which plug produced the most kW of power.
With a variable load, you could see which plug could produce the most power while maintaining the same RPM.
I know this video has been out for a while, but after 3 years I finally found what I was looking for in a side-by-side comparison in realistic environments! Definitely put my skepticisms to rest.
THANK YOU for the time and effort you put into every single one of your videos!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Cool backstory (another awesome video by the way, thanks!!)
I used to own a 2000 dodge Durango r/t with a 5.9 v8, lifted, off road ready, 33" tires-you name it!
The motor was a workhorse anf a torque monster. Notorious for problems, she was pretty tired.
I upgraded coil pack, and changed to pulstar plugs and BAM, huge power and efficiency increase, and no more knocking. I couldn't believe it.
I traveled from So-cal to north Idaho (Moscow) fully loaded on a 10day trip. Used 91 as required and averaged 16.7 MPG! I'll never forget this story haha! Restored my hope in the truck and owned it another year before selling.
Cool stuff!
These were consistent and properly measured calculations. None of my driving habits changed. Just 2 MPG increase. Rad!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@@collinmcballin 91 was required due to the spark plugs or is that what 2000 durangos 5.9s take from the owners manual? trying to figure out if I should break the wallet even more at the pump for my 6.0l 2500 silverado >.
I didn't even know I wanted to see this comparison, but I watched the whole thing.
Thanks for watching!
It was nice to see the super exhaust RV to cap off the long spark plug testing. Thanks for keeping us entertained for this C Pandemic
Same here , but it's always intriguing to see what comes up. Topshelf in my book.
@@ProjectFarm you're welcome
This channel is the pressure relief valve for my coronavirus-induced quarantine / F1s spoiled season.
I am from India, and an Automobile Engineer, not done in this type of Analysis in college workshop. Really appreciate your practical study on every individual product quality, efficiency & performance. It requires very dedication, time & money consuming study. Your shown in very effective & efficient way of presenting is really amazing. Very few people in the world sharing their hard learn knowledge to others ( sit in the home and enjoying the vedio clips. Including myself). Hatsup to your passion of passing knowledge.
Thank you very much!
One thing that he's not testing, and there's a lot of negative feedback on the Pulstar plugs after installing them and driving.
Misfires, fouling out are the biggest claims. They are a very expensive plug and you don't seem to be able to get any mileage out of the investment.
That's not good.
For people who want to change plugs often? I can't justify a fast start and fuel economy for 19k miles.
We didn't test lingevity here bc that's a long-term study.
@@dannac_8888 I can see that, if they have a capacitor in there like he says there's the weak link in the chain
I use E3 spark plugs in my Harley, and my Ram Hemi. E3 has not only gave more HP and tongue, but has increased my fuel mileage! I was surprised to see 3 miles more per gal. That’s a total of 78 miles more per tank in the Hemi. Outstanding performance. Thx for post this video.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Tongue?...lol
@@ProjectFarm h
Have you ever tested different hearing protection?
do u think it will help in my ram diesel
I changed the normal ngk for iridiums ones on my motorcycle and there were no diference at all until I changed the coil for a high voltage competition one, I could feel a slight improvement, better response on the bike, a little increase in speed 5 km/h and a better gas consumption from 29 - 30 km/L to 32 -34 km/L.
Thanks for sharing.
Iridium is more about durability than performance. I've never felt a difference in the 2, but doing a check after 50K miles the difference in wear is undeniable
@@ericofire it is for performance. if you feel no difference then your bike isnt performance bike.
iridium have higher melting point compare to copper.
so technically it would survive higher rpm.
if you have normal ecu and factory bike it would not matter.
@@andihartono92 Yes, they have a higher melting point, which means they last longer before they melt away, hance why they're more about durability than performance. The high temperatures that slowly melt your plugs away come from the sparks themselves, not the combustion.
a race engine + electronics will make your sparkplug a go
Project Farm! We all thank you for staying Un-sponsored and as un-biased as possible!
Incredible channel man, I've been watching for almost three years now!
Fantastic! Thanks for watching.
@@ProjectFarm Best Spark Plugs (Review & Buying Guide) in 2020 - jeepequipment.com/best-spark-plugs-for-jeep-review/
@@JeepAccessories could you PLEASE stop spamming your links
I think it's OK to be sponsored but only if it's a product you stand behind and that product is not the subject of the video.
@@erice3933 the thing is, u usually dont get sponsored if you are honest about the products.
You should try Brisk Premium, it came with silver electrode, since silver can conduct more electricity more than iridum, platinum and copper, it generated bigger spark and more heat. I am currently using Brisk X-Line, it came with silver electrode as well and it is well proven on dyno machine, since i got more Nm torque and hp compare to the copper/iridium sparkplugs. However, i had to change them regularly every 5-9k miles bcause silver does not offer longer lifespan more than iridum and platinum.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm Lmaooo
How it's possible 🥶
That's why he...Todd... is the man!
Yeah, he's using a bot, doesn't have a lot of responses though.
I run the E3 46 in my 1975 Triumph TR6 (thanks to this video and I like the simplicity of no gap stuff to deal with) that’s hopped up for autocrossing. So far so good. Running on 100 low lead too.
Thanks for sharing.
All hail AvGas!
PF I appreciate the fact that you buy your own parts to test & companies cannot buy your indorsements
Thanks!
I trust this gentleman so much that I always look forward to what he recommends and that is what I will buy.
Thanks so much!
Literally just used all his videos buying engine oil, oil filters, spark plugs, and what not lol. Love how informative he is!
I used to find his clear, loud, eloquent voice somewhat jarring, but NO DOUBT the tests are good. ProjectFarm, you've done really well
Hes the whole reason i use amazon basics motor oil
Same
A fella has to appreciate the hours Todd is willing to put on his engines for videos.
Thanks for sharing.
Best way to appreciate: patreon
yep , I love his videos ... he is very consistent and to the point .
For real man his videos are awesome
Oh yeah. Quarantine time put to good use!
I use the iridium's in my car. I could not measure any difference between them and the old OEM platinum plugs using my butt accelerometer. My misfires where plug cord related.
I never get tired of watching your videos, Thank You Sir! 👊 👍
You are welcome!
I bought a set of Pulstar plugs about 12 years ago for my Ford 2.3T powered 86’ Thunderbird Turbocoupe and 1 arrived cracked, They sent a replacement plug out overnight which was really cool of them. Over the course of four months they didn’t provide any noticeable improvements in economy or power but they started to crack and misfire towards the end of 4 months, after 2 cracked, I pulled the others out and went back to stock replacements, still no performance change or economy change, just wasted money on them. Back in the day I spent 200 bucks on 4 Pulstar plugs. I believe the capacitor inside the insulator took so much space that they needed a thinner (weaker) insulator and normal 4 cyl engine vibration was enough to crack them.
Thanks for sharing!
This is why I like this channel! There's no yarda yarda yarda bs or slow to actually start the experiment. It's just straight to the test and clear results. It's a shame most other channels would make this just over 16 minute video into over half an hour by going on and on about pointless stuff.
Like I was overwhelmed by the amount of information in the air filter test video because I wasn't used to that much info that quickly.
You seem to be the sweetest person ever. You even must take hours to read and reply to all those comments. You're the only famous youtuber who does that. And that's amazing to care so much about the people. They all love you and thank you and it's awesome
Thanks for the nice comment!
~ I've been using the E3 on all my yard equipment for years and I right away noticed a big difference in fuel savings and quick starting as well.
Thanks for yet another great test video!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
as a small engine mechanic it has been my experience that e3 plugs dont work very well at all...
I was not ready for those tail pipes on the motorhome 😂
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm Is that the best response you can come back with. Those are pretty cool pipes you could of at least said thank you.
Roarn'Leon man you need to chill out bro
@@american23t what did you want him to say? Hell yea brother!!!!!!!? Hahahaha
They're as awesome as the huge fart can garage 54 strapped onto a Lada
Gas station attendant: "that project farm guy is here again."
Gas station owner: "let me schedule a refuel."
lol Thanks for watching.
MrBobinater didn’t really use much fuel
Just so long as he doesn't get any fertilizer also he'll stay off the FBI's radar.
@@LordToxygene LLP jo Lo and kopp
this is how he celebrates earth day
Great video, I went back looking for the comparative spreadsheet you usually deliver the bottom line with, but not there this time! JUst wanted to say that really is helpful. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Love your valuable testing. Educational,entertaining and just plain old fun. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
That cow was watching the race asking itself “what is the human doing now?”
Farmabago: *VROOOOV, VROOOV.*
Cow: "Hmm. Moving house angry."
lol Thanks for watching!
driving like the flintstone. what on earth!
@@101Volts timestamp
Notice the cow was practicing social distancing.
One of the reasons I love this channel is there is absolutely no bias. Just plain data with no real world variables. He doesn’t want one to perform better than the other, he (like most of us I presume) is just curious.
Well said! Thanks for watching.
I use the e3 in my pickup I gained almost a mile per gallon
@@miketurnmire5672 until after about 10k, then your MPG will fall off as the Carbon center electrode erodes. E3's are a gimmick. Never by any plug with a Carbon center electrode. They don't last. Never buy a plug that you can't set the gap on either.
You put in so much work for these tests.
Thank you so much for your efforts.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Well this video was Amazing! I found this information relevant and well-done. The effort applied in setting up the test equipment is fantastic! I am so glad to have these videos and testing of products and performance over an array of tools, products and equipment. Well done! Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Man, I've watched you for so long now, that I read the replys in your voice... Appreciate all the years of quality work!
lol. Thank you very much!
Wat are ya a time keeper???
On a mower sea foam yer i saw that crap
If its running colder thats less efficient, how do u dyno a fkn lawn mower
@ANONYMOUS BRITAIN three years of popular, honest, non-clickbait youtube content is rare...
That motor home is hilarious
The sound (from the camera is still pretty bad audio because it’s so loud) sounds a lot like straight piped 454 equipped Chevy muscle cars from the late 60’s haha
lol. Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm Duramax swap the motorhome. Lol get a junkyard Duramax and Allison combo. Then put a hot tune on it. Would be hilarious pushing 500HP and 1000FT of torque in that motorhome. Haha
I have used E3 spark plugs for years, they're great. Put a set in my cousin's v8 Commander along with a K&N air filter, she gained 2+ mpg
Thanks for sharing.
I will try it. Thanks.
K&N filters do their job of filtering pretty badly
@@sigmamale4147Were you using the oil?
I had a K&N Filter in a 1999 Grand Prix GT and it definitely gave it better gas milage and a few more hp. You can hear it sucking air. I plan to put one in a focus and put E3's in it. I don't mind cleaning the air filter and re oiling it. They pay for themselves versus replacing every 25k and saving on gas.
Absolutely love the channel and appreciate everything you do to help us understand how you do the tests and help us to make choices.
One caution I would add is that some of the differences in test results are probably within the error threshold of the tests performed. Like here, one plug running for an extra couple seconds is very likely meaningless, as if you performed the test multiple times with say 10 different plugs of each brand, so we shouldn't see those as necessarily different. But dozens of seconds probably do indicate a statistically significant difference. I don't expect anyone to do that, but just a note that some of the smaller differences should probably be considered meaningless.
I've been working on and around engines from 100k hp marine diesels to 30 hp motorcycles for most of my life and the single thing that will always blow my mind is the speed at which combustion actually takes place. Consistently and reliably every time. When considering a Formula One engine turning at 22, 000 rpm, even at full advance it amazes me that the fire can keep up. Great vid!!!
We raced 2 stroke Kart engines at 22,000 rpm. twice as many sparks as on a 4 stroke. Only problems were fouling at low speed so we had to balance revving too slow with danger of cold seize from revving too high before the engine warmed up. Never had spark problems when on full noise. We used NGK standard heat range 7 to 9 depending on air temps.
@@einfelder8262 Ilmor was developing a rotary valve 3.0L V10 that revved to 25,000 rpm while maintaining full volumetric efficiency in the late 90's/ early 2000's with 2 plugs I think. Really cool design called the Bishop Rotary Valve.
If anyone needs a high-speed camera, it's this guy! Hope he can get one sometime soon! Love these videos!
I agree! 1000 FPS isn't enough.
@@ProjectFarm contact the slow MO guys
@@ColeSpolaric What are they going to do? Other than maybe a single video-collaboration, they don't make or giveaway cameras.
I smell a colab on the way.
@@ColeSpolaric No, he should contact @tesla500
I have used E3 spark plugs for many years and have been very satisfied. Everything starts easily. Never any failures so reliabilitu is amazing. I feel all my equipment has good power output and getting good mileage/hours of use while using E3 plugs. I don't have test data to prove it but I am satisfied to the point that I don't plan on switching to another bran of plug. Enjoy your videos and your results have influenced my product purchasing decisions. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks, will do!
I put E3's in my 1974 johnson 6hp outboard and it truly improved performance, no idea about gas usage, but my engine has never run stronger. It still has problems starting up, but I think that's do to the coils being older. I bought a set of E3's for my 2004 taco today, thanks for making such a detailed and quick moving video.
Thanks and you arewelcome!
If there was a Nobel Prize for testing stuff, you'd win first time nominated.
I totally agree PF is #1.
He really needs to start doing a test at least once per series twice so we know if whatever he does is repeatable or not. He just used every spark plug once, no control. It might just be shaking some fuel out of that glass or a airpocket gets in the way at the end or whatnot.
he did that with things like glue, why not here?
@@leocurious9919 Still, It's an amateur. There is so much unknown in that video that considering everything, it is still a good comparison video.
We could argue that he hand pluged and unpluged the lights, so there a variation there. He is using the same engine that isn't deseign for this purpose and might, for itself have variation. So yeah he could have used another kind of engine more simple.
He could have analyzed the exhaust chemical gaz for the fuel efficiency too.
But at that point, what he need is a lab and employees and statistical knowledge to account for the normal distribution of each test.
So given what he have and the dedication, I trust that guy's results.
And all his testing methods can be duplicated by anybody without having access to a multi million dollar laboratory.
@@leocurious9919 results were consistently fallowing the different spark plugs, with load and with out...
Me and my dad absolutely love your channel, absolutely the best content creator on this platform and best part? COMPLETELY UNBIASED!!! This guy is awesome
Wow, thanks!
One of the most informative channel in youtube!
Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great test. I put a set of e3 plugs in my s10 pick up with a 4.3 v~6 and averaged.3 mpg increase. Love them! Thanks for proving they are great
Thanks!
I bought the plasma plugs for my s10. curious, is the 4.3 still holding up good with those plugs?
Honestly part of why I love this channel so much is watching how fantastically he makes each test so perfectly equal across the board. Even down to unplugging the lights at the 3p minute mark, it looks like he practiced for hours just to guarantee the exact same motion and timing every time. I know it's silly but just another reason why I love his channel.
This guy is an absolute juggernaut. I'm glad you've got so many subscribers now, extremely well deserved. You're the first person I look to when I need to know which product to buy. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks for sharing! Thanks, will do.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video ^_^ I drive an 02' Mirage that are only suggested one base Nickel Plated copper NGK plug type with two opposing ground electrodes. Your Autolite test seems to confirm the multi-electrode design burns gas faster which imagine provides a more efficient combustion for my cylinders. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Excellent work. Add to the end video table summary results
the cow was like, "there he goes again..."
lol
i was thinking the same thing! haha!
I consider him lucky to have so much open space he can make all the noise he wants
A very entertained bovine
Mom: honey what are you watching?
Me: someone testing spark plugs and watching engines run out of gas
Mom: ... ok then you have your hobby then
lol Thanks for watching!
But isn’t your hobby gaming?
@@psmv3 well yea. this comment was a joke, but still. i get it
I'm offended, cuz it takes money for this hobby takes money
@@ProjectFarm can i ask, how much should i tighten my sparkplug on a dirtbike 450 on "hand"? half a circle or quarter after the spark touches cilinder?
I learn a lot from this man, love how the videos are very in-depth and informative yet faster paced and not slow and drawn out.
Thanks!
Absolutely brilliant.
I love your videos .
Keep doing what you do as you do it perfectly
Thank you! Will do!
I am running E3s in my '11 Mazda Cx-7 and my '05 Hyundai Tiburon GT. Both cars have quite a noticable increase in performance, all around. Lifespan is yet to be determined, as the Mazda has only run them for about 3-4 months and the Tiburon, a few days. But so far, so good. Good video with a good comparison test between the different types. It helps to get a better idea of what they all are capable of, by actually seeing them tested under the same conditions, side by side.
How are they running now? 🤟🏼👽🤟🏼
What shape were the plugs they replaced in?
@AntiSocialButterfly Any updates?
any updates on the plugs?
Here is my update on the plugs, and sorry to keep some of you waiting...As for the 05 Hyundai Tiburon-it ran great until February, when an unrelated issue required a tow , but the tow truck driver caused extensive front end damage, and the car is still undergoing repairs...Which brings me to the 11 Mazda Cx7-which has taken up the slack from us being down one car, by picking up an extra 48 miles 4 times a week...So with the extra driving and added miles since February, I am happy to report it's still going strong. Not a single issue, running fantastic. In my opinion, the E3s were a good buy.
I love how you do great endurance tests, keep everything legit, and pare down all the footage to what is relevant. Great testing methods, great videography, great commentary, and great editing! I don't know how anyone could do this any better. Well done!
Thanks so much!
I’m just here for the Farmabago!
Thorough, honest, unbiased, and entertaining... That's Project Farm!
Q
Project Farm: social distancing, before it was cool
I dont think a single thing has changed in his life. Other than his patreon account going up from more of us watching his videos.
Well social distancing is in no way cool just necessary during the combat of this horrible virus. Nothing about this virus is cool! I know that is not what you were actually saying, but people really should think of what they are going to say before saying it.
@@jonesgang
Well, yes. I guess that goes without saying; but 'social distancing' is exactly what went through my mind about 2/3rds through the video, and the OP's comment and its upvotes reflects that.
Another great test and using the transparent cylinder head was an amazing move! The Pulstar had so much of a visibly faster and complete flamefront that I can't help but wonder how it would've performed relative to the others if the ignition timing were retarded and optimized for it. I suppose with that generator that isn't easily accomplished?
On Briggs vtwin and single cylinders you can get offset flywheel keys to change ignition timing
Your videos are incredible! Thanks for all your effort.
I appreciate that! Thanks!
PLEASE! Do a Long term, mileage test on these!! One may start off better than the other, but in time, the opposite may come about with heavy usage....
Thanks for the video idea.
Single electrode is better than anything else. Copper for hot spark and iridium for long life. Simple as that.
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I agree, I have tried plugs that cost $10 each, and cheap Autolites copper and had better luck than the $10 Halo's
The expensive ones seem to do good when first put in, but seem to crap out fast.
@@ProjectFarm NO, Thank YOU for ALL of your Efforts and AWESOME VIDS!!!
@@zuestoots5176 Thanks. I do know that with automotive plugs, you usually have an option with most plugs. The "heat range." You can go up (hotter) or down (colder).. Depending on your needs and how the engine responds.
That there's an RV Clark. Now you don't go fallin' in love with it, cause we're takin' it with us when we leave next month!
LOL
20 year's ago, that sentence made me laugh so hard
Classic movie!
I’ve been running NGK Rutheniums in my 6.8 for a year and a half. Very satisfied!
Thanks for sharing.
Hey thanxs for taking the time to make these tests of products you do it gives food for thought and useful information for consumers of these products.👍
Thank you!
For E3 plugs, I have heard a little bit from my customers I work at an auto parts store). The first bit is that they will melt if used for drag racing. But that's not relevant to most applications. A man who runs a lot of small equipment for his business swears by the things and claims extra power.
From my own knowledge: NGK seems to have the fewest returns. I have seen a variance in gap of ten (10) one-thousandths of an inch (variance of 0.010") across four Autolite spark plugs from the same box. Some brands put a plastic or paper collar around the head and threads to protect the tip from hitting the end of the box during shipping. Autolite, Champion, and Motorcraft do not use these collars. NGK, Denso and Bosch use collars at least in my store.
Great information. Thank you
Worth adding that a cooler plug is desirable for high boost applications, running too hot of a plug (ngk 8 rating for example) in a high boost (14+psi) setup will melt the plug. Hotter plugs will do better with medium compression naturally aspirated engines so there is a trade-off.
Plug gapping also becomes critical at high boost so you don't blow out your spark at stock gaps.
It never matters what the subject matter is-
if it is a Project Farm video, it is worth watching.
Always well thought out and presented.
A rare gem of a channel on RUclips.
Thanks so much!
Man! You're the best ❤️❤️ all love and support for you and your great work!
Thank you!
Wow, my friend , this video is the first video I've watched completely without fast forward. You took this to another level . Great video ,great explanation, nice and clear with no BS. Great video, friend .
Thanks so much!
Every time I think, "There's no way to top that", you wind up making me say "Danged if he didn't!"
Good show, friend!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Many years in the future, children will ask their elders how they survived the Coronapocolpyse of 2020...Binge watching Project Farm my dear children. Keep up the stellar work.
Pulstar worked wonders! on my old car i used to have. It had lower compression and would have oil in it. It would burn it and run at a idle after installing it. Loved them!
Thanks for sharing.
I always end up watching your informative videos. Hopefully you're well compensated on your effort. Thanks 👍
Thanks!
Project Farm prior to Farmabago: Excellent
Project Farm with Farmabago: Outstanding
Thank you very much! The Farmabago adds humor.
Todd, you produce the best channel on RUclips. Thank you for doing these videos.
Would like to see an automotive wax showdown. The market is saturated with claims of this this and that. It would be interesting to see which wax is best that isn’t overpriced
Meguiars ultimate liquid/paste wax is a real good not too expensive wax
I'm with you on that! Durability between everything from cheap wax to creamic coatings. Bonus points for the ones that produce more shine.
Turtle wax seal and shine 👍
@@Pheland123 I've heard a lot about the TW S and S. I will be trying it this summer.
@@Pheland123 And Turtle Wax's new Hybrid Ceramic Coating (replaces S&S I think) is even better.
Very good basic testing. Thanks for the demonstration. Very helpful.
Thanks and you are welcome! Glad to hear!
This channel is absolutely amazing.. i could watch vids like this everyday . So cozy
Thanks!
Covid19 self isolation ... world: “Project Farm, aren’t you bored?” Project Farm: “No, I just ran a generator all day for fun”. Love it! Be safe out there!
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His probably making more money than the both us aswell 🤣
Covid is just a bullshit scam being pulled on the majority of the world !!!
STOP BEING AFRAID OF THE COMMON COLD ffs
@@jeremiahdssdentmorgan3341 Interesting ... so all the dead are suckers or just fake?
Damn, I was impressed by all you went thru to perform this test.
Thank you very much!
You must not be a regular. This man is a M A C H I N E
Yes he has an amazing work ethic and he attempts to be fair in his testing
Agreed. He does his best to follow scientific methods in testing and does a very good job, at that.
As usual 9:19 absolutely awesome video and presentation you are so detailed minded and I really appreciate that very helpful.
So I will be purchasing E-3 Spark plug’s shortly.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I'm delighted you included the NGK Iridium, which is the spark plug that came with my Toyota Yaris. 110,000 miles & the engine is still using the original plugs.
Thanks for sharing.
I love that everything is thought about and done methodically....
Glad to hear!
Yes his test are truly amazing. I use your data a lot very appreciated.
@@mikebottorff593 What do you do with this kind of data? Use it for DE?
@@zb7297 well after watching his many different videos it helps knowing what product does what
@@mikebottorff593 But just knowing does not mean you actually do anything with this data.
Todd, I frequently make purchase decisions based on your testing (so far: paint, tape, adhesives, screwdriver bits, box cutter blades, knife sharpener, and windshield wipers), so thank you! I'd like to offer two suggestions to increase fuel consumption measurement precision:
1) Do not attach fuel container to the vibrating mower/generator.
2) Use a fuel container with a long slender neck or attach a length of translucent hose/tubing sealed to the container top (e.g., a plastic straw). Mark a line an inch or more below the top of the tubing. Top off with fuel slightly above the mark and begin countdown when fuel reaches mark.
If enough fuel can be added above the mark to ensure fuel line is free of air by the time the mark is reached, you can eliminate the fuel line air purge run. -clb
Chris B I was thinking exactly the same thing when I saw his setup
Especially as all the tests showed fuel being splashed out of the top of the container when the engine was started.
Truly enjoy your videos. Entertaining and informative
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks for the great video!! The Autolite Racing plug at 1:08 looks a lot like the plugs I bought from JC Whitney about 40 years ago. What I liked about them is since they sparked in several directions, they did NOT wear out nearly as fast as the common plugs back then. I put 50K Miles on them, and they looked the same as when I first installed them. Now-a-days, iridium & platinum plugs have to last the lifetime of the car, in some cars they are buried or inaccessible and cannot be replaced near as easily. I guess that's good and bad... depending on how you look at it.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I use the E3 in all my outdoor equipment. I switched from NGK and Champion. I go longer on a tank of fuel, quicker on startup, especially on my ariens snowblower. The E3 also seems to last longer and as you showed, the tip stays cleaner, which to me , indicates more efficient combustion.
Thanks for the test. It confirmed my choice of plugs.
You are welcome!
Ive learned that e3s work alot better and give you alot more life and power and response
All I know is the E3 caused misfires For me.
It could be the plug, but there are many different things that can cause a misfire. Bad or weak coil, miss adjusted valves, bad fuel, etc. But if using a different brand plug does away with the misfire , then make the change. I had a friend who switched from Champion to NKG, and had the same problem. I adjusted his carburetor and that seems to have solved his problem. He later switched to the E3, had no problem. And felt he had more power.
Use what works best for your equipment.
@@backyardmec2348 thank you! Was just what I was wanting to know.
I really like how this channel keeps growing. I thought I was the only weirdo who is interested in such experiments until I found it at ~20k subs and I have kept watching it since then. Seems like I am not a weirdo at all - more than 1 million people can't be wrong!
All the best from Germany; stay safe!
Hat goes out to you man you the best! I got a craftsman ridingmower still running good with 19yo e3 sparkplugs other than a lil coloring from heat they still look new and
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting test. Thanks, as usual your video's are fantastic and informitive.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Stay safe we can’t lose you
Thanks so much and the same to you!
he can help rebuild society after the apocalypse
Legends live on no matter what!
At the same time it`s interesting and horrifying to think how many people lose their lives during this ongoing pandemic. Stay safe and greetings from Finland.
I remember when the SplitFire plugs came out in the late 1990's ..I was working at Auto Zone at that time & corporate gave me & three other employees a set to try in our performance cars I had a 1986 IROC Z 350 V8 ..I really didn't notice any fuel or performance gains...
Thanks for sharing.
As you mentioned that running a generator out of gas - UNDER LOAD - is not recommended, I built a "low voltage cutoff box" that is adjustable that when the set low voltage is detected, the module's relay opens, thereby disconnecting the load from the generator if/when it may run out of gas. The low voltage set point is adjustable from 80 to 100 volts and would need to be set at about 90-95 volts or so to a level that would not be below the normal temporary voltage dip that occurs during an additional load being applied, but, would open the output at a still "safe" level. A high voltage cut off can also be set from 130 to 150 volts that would also open the relay and disconnect the load if/when a higher than normal voltage is detected. I used a project box that has a DIN rail cutout for two modules. I also added a 16 amp relay module to provide a way to disconnect the load at any time. I cannot post links, BUT, the big A **AISN** numbers are listed for the parts used. My Westinghouse iGEN2500 inverter "may" not be affected by a generator shutdown under load but, the parts were less than 35 bucks or so which is a much lesser cost than to replace a generator that dies by the described running out gas under load condition. Glad to see that PF finally noted this caution and tested properly...
1. Voltage Protector Relay - DIGITAL DISPLAY - DIN rail mount - B08R8TN6NQ (63 amp module - others available - I used a higher rated relay for better durability)
2. Circuit breaker- 16 amp - CIN rail mount - B09F5Z2ZX3 (16 amp module - other ratings available)
3. DIN rail project box - B09GYJ89PT
4. Short - ~ 3 foot 12 GA extension cord, cut in half, for the input and output hookup - B0BW8HB7KG
There are "ready made "devices" that function the same, but, IF you have basic electrical skills, this is an easy build and much less expensive way to provide generator protection....
I love these tests. Nobody else does these in such a thorough and well thought out way. Thank you once again Todd.
Glad you like them!
Project Farm just wondering... have you had post secondary education? I’m a chemistry major and your oil tests are my favorite. Convinced me into using amazon basics full synthetic for my 2001 Dodge Dakota lol. Anyways, you don’t have to answer the question but, if you read this, understand that I appreciate the work you put into these videos.
I switched to E3 in my race car shortly after they came out. I did notice a slight increase in performance but mainly what I got was no plug issues ever and performance was very consistent. I have stayed with them for the simple fact that they work and work very well. One less thing to worry about.
Thank you!
This is a channel what I want, just data and fact from actual testing, no BS at all. GOOD WORK...
Thanks!
Absolutely the best for information. THANKS !
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have a feeling this dude never sleeps or watches TV like most Americans. I have a YT channel (hobby) and I know how much time goes into making videos. I can't imagine putting together something this detailed. Great job, man! I definitely subscribed. I'm trying to restore an old Civic so the information from your channel helps me research things and get ideas.
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I've been turning wrenches for almost 50 years. I love a comparative study. It's unbiased and the results are irrefutable facts. Well done. Go deeper, do dyno runs. After establishing a winner do it with cold air intakes. At any rate, excellent work.
Thanks. Thanks for the video idea.
Yes would to see it on a dyno with an old v8 from the 60-70 with no high teck mods! Your my go to show when needing a new xyz have been shocked at times your 1 of the very few honest tester in a sea of bull thank you
For power, sure. But cold air intakes reduce fuel economy, so it wouldn't make sense to use that mod while testing for better fuel economy
@@KaylaJoyGunn not to mention after his air filter rundown, KN saturated oil type let's massive amount of particles through compared to a stock/dry paper engine air filter. I wouldn't tempt it unless your doing real drag racing. Also modern cars are designed to keep everything stock, you start messing with stuff you will need a real professional tune.... Which I'm sure 90% of folks who slap a CAI on there 1990 honda rice burner will not do.
@@jmabs5096 But what if I just like intake noises?
Hey sir, I LOVE your channel!!!
I wanted to let you know that I used to work at an auto parts store and I decided to try out the pulstar spark plugs in my 2002 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 Turbo 4-cylinder (since no one else shelled out the extra money for those fancy sparky sparks…)….I ended up having misfires and going into limp mode a few weeks later, so I used a scan tool to find out which cylinder was misfiring. After removing and inspecting the new pulstar plugs, the engine that was misfiring had a completely destroyed spark plug (white base was black and crumbling apart). Swapped out all 4 pulstars just to be safe with a fresh new set of pulstars….a few weeks later, misfire in a DIFFERENT cylinder…limped back to auto parts store to get a 3rd new set of pulstars….
Yep, you guessed it…misfires again and back into limp mode and back to auto parts store.
This time my boss wouldn’t let me exhange them for another set of pulstars, so I ditched the pulstars and bought a set of either iridium or platinum whatever spark plugs, and never had a misfire again after that.
Long story short, the pulstars seemed to explode or disintegrate or blow in my VW…to the point of the body of the spark plugs being almost in pieces after removing and inspecting.
Thanks for sharing.
I suggest you to everyone I know, I’ve actually made a few buying choices based on what you e shown. Thanks for being such an honest man
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing the channel!