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 Does sparkplug brand really matter??
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02/21/08 11:55 AM
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Topwater13
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If they are the same exact plug, with the same gap what gives?? My 2000 merc. 225efi states that you should only use champion brand plugs...I don't get it?? I'm just wondering if somebody knows more than I do about the topic?
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: Topwater13]
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02/21/08 11:59 AM
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steve@S2Marine
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mmm. well my experiences say.
champions only in OMC and BRP engines
NGK's in merc's and yamaha's.
I would NEVER run a champion plug in a merc. period!
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: steve@S2Marine]
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02/21/08 12:03 PM
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Huckleberry
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mmm. well my experiences say.
champions only in OMC and BRP engines
NGK's in merc's and yamaha's.
I would NEVER run a champion plug in a merc. period! Steve, Do you know off the top of your head what #NGK plug you use on a 1999 225 Promax? Mine had champions in it when I bought it and need new ones.
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: Huckleberry]
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02/21/08 12:09 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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yes, jay smith put in the BUHW's
i heard there was a recall on that yr engines ecu, and plug #'s and supposedly your supposed retard the timing from 25 deg. to 23 deg.
in the recall merc. suggests to run the BUZHW. i know of guys running both types and can't tell a difference.
check your ecu. if you have the 824003A17 you'll need to get the new ecu p/n 824003A32
mine has the new ecu, and i run the BUHW plug. jay set my timing at 25 deg. cause the motor was "built" to run!
hope that helps ya.
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: Huckleberry]
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02/21/08 07:59 PM
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Pat Goff
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Champion plugs aren't even good trotline weights.
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
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02/21/08 09:09 PM
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bugman63
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When I changed the plugs in my Merc I was told by a good friend of mine at North Texas Marine to use only NKG plugs
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: bugman63]
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02/21/08 10:57 PM
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Ifuonlyknew322
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what would u use on a evinrude/johnson?
Gig'em Aggies!
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: Ifuonlyknew322]
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02/21/08 11:28 PM
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bugman63
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I dont have any idea. Call North Texas Marine or some other boat dealer mechanic Im sure they will let you know. Dont call Autozone or any other auto parts store because they will tell you something else like they did me
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: bugman63]
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02/22/08 12:23 AM
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bella
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I'll stick to Champs in my Rude never a prob.
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: steve@S2Marine]
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02/22/08 12:30 AM
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one bad X
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champions only in OMC and BRP engines
NGK's in merc's and yamaha's.
I would NEVER run a champion plug in a merc. period! [/quote] Ill second that.. Dont know why they just perform better.
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: Pat Goff]
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02/22/08 01:04 AM
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JustWingem
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Champion plugs aren't even good trotline weights.
Amen to that!! They will not even hold my duck decoys!!! LOL
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: bella]
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02/22/08 01:16 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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only NGK's ever... in any foreign 2 cycle engine I have ever owned... from dirtbikes, to streetbikes(4 stroke), to my boat.
Last edited by -SkeeterRonnie-; 02/22/08 01:17 AM.
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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02/22/08 05:24 AM
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Rick Paradis
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I went and saw Steve at his shop before the McDonald's tourney on Fork and we started shooting the bull and that was one of the first things he asked me, what plugs I was running, he took the cover off and saw that it was champion plugs and he got a parts guy and had NGK plugs brought over.
I will say it does run a lot better....
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Re: Does sparkplug brand really matter??
[Re: Rick Paradis]
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02/22/08 12:13 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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Rick,
It's all about hookin' up a fellow basser!!
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