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E3 Spark Plugs E3.48 Automotive, Truck, Van and SUV OEM Replacement Spark Plug , Pack of 1

E3 Spark Plugs E3.48 Automotive, Truck, Van and SUV OEM Replacement Spark Plug , Pack of 1

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Brand: E3 Spark Plugs
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories

List Price: $11.71
Buy New: $5.50
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Seller: jfuchs77
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
Sales Rank: 4706

Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 1 x 0.5

MPN: E348
Model: E3.48
UPC: 894489000480
EAN: 0894489000480
ASIN: B000BPQGSY

Release Date: October 10, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Near elimination of performance inhibiting carbon deposits, dramatically longer plug life and a 5-year/100,000 mile limited warranty
  • DiamondFire electrode technology that creates a superior spark and resulting flame front extending further into the cylinder, producing more localized pressure
  • Significant potential power increase: > 6% to 12% (depending on engine class)
  • Significant potential fuel efficiency improvement: > 4% to 13% (depending on engine class)
  • Drastic potential emissions reduction when used in 2 and 4-stroke engines (after 50 hours): 58% CO emissions reduction, 42% hydrocarbon reduction

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
E3 has taken the best features from traditional spark plugs, such as cut-back ground electrodes and surface gaps, and combined them to create a new ground electrode design.á Surface gap plugs present the flame kernel to the piston (or rotor) more directly, reducing the travel time from the spark to the combustion gases (Although this difference is only measurable in hundred-thousands of a second, at 5000 RPM, they can add up). This avoids the "doughnut" shaped flame front created by standard spark plug electrodes.á This is achieved in the E3 design through the open section at the top of the ground electrode.á E3 spark plugs combine the benefits of additional sharp electrode edges with a cut-back electrode design used on some racing spark plugs.á The increase of available edge-to-edge surface area encourages a more rapid spark discharge while also reducing quenching and shadowing.á The three legs that support the special geometry of E3's automotive plug ground electrode aid in heat dissipation for longer electrode life.á The center electrode on E3 spark plugs is created from a nickel alloy with a copper center core for both improved conductivity as well as heat dissipation.

Amazon.com Product Description
E3 Automotive spark plugs are a clear breakthrough in spark plug technology. Developed by researchers from leading engineering universities, E3's patented electrode design allows for a better spark, and resulting more complete flame kernal and flame front extending off the electrode, producing better overall localized pressure inside your vehicle's cylinders. This in turn leads to the fuel/air mixture injected into the cylinder being more cleanly consumed, lessening the level of greenhouse gases emitted, increasing energy efficiency and generating more horsepower.

The E3 Spark Plug logo
E3 Spark Plug's spark plug for automotive engines
A breakthrough in spark plug technology.
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The faster, deeper flame front of the E3 Spark Plug allowed by the open design of its DiamondFire electrode
DiamondFire electrode design increases
cylinder combustion.
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Improved fuel efficiency bar graph for E3 Spark Plugs
More power and better fuel efficiency,
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Why You Need E3 Spark Plugs
As the designated catalyst for the ignition of fuel in gasoline powered cars, trucks, motorcycles and small engines, spark plugs are a small, but constant factor in the workings of the vast majority of motorists on the road. What these motorists may not know is that their choice of spark plug could play a significant role in reducing the level of greenhouse gases that their vehicles give off, as well as increasing overall fuel economy and potential power output. This is where E3 Spark Plug's DiamondFire technology comes in.

DiamondFire Technology
For the last 100 years, the only real advance in consumer spark plug technology has been to develop ways to make them cheaper. E3 Spark Plug's DiamondFire technology changes all of that through an improved electrode design that provides for more efficient burning of your vehicle's air/fuel vapor, leading to more pressure in the cylinder. These improvements are measurable, confirmed and based on the following design elements found in existing performance spark plugs.

First, the DiamondFire electrode directs the flame kernel to the piston more directly, reducing the travel time from the spark zone to the end gases via the open section at the top of the electrode. Given the short time available to get combustion started, the faster you can get the flame to the piston, the better. Second, the physical features of the electrode project further forward into the combustion chamber. This brings the spark zone closer to areas of probable "good" air/fuel mixture and also creates beneficial "micro-aerodynamics" within the spark zone. The initial combustion wave leaves the spark area at supersonic speeds above Mach 1, and the elevated edge provides a kind of chimney effect so the next round of air/fuel mixture gets into the spark zone more easily. Finally, the E3 electrode design features forced edge-to-edge spark discharge, which is the best way to get a spark to leave a surface. This improves upon the phenomena that drove race car drivers to "cut back" ordinary electrode spark plugs in order to improve the spark discharge. The spark itself occurs only when an avalanche of electrons migrates from the two electrodes (anode to cathode). Sharp edges are better at initiating electron migrations, and these accelerated electrons collide with matter inside the spark zone to release additional electrons. This design ensures that the whole population of electrons works to create a plasma channel through which the spark current flows more easily, resulting in an increase in both power output and fuel economy, while reducing emissions in gasoline engines and the build up of carbon deposits on engine surfaces.

Key Features:

  • DiamondFire electrode technology that creates a superior spark and resulting flame front extending further into the cylinder, producing more localized pressure.
  • Power increased > 6% to 12% (depending on engine class).
  • Fuel efficiency improved > 4% to 13% (depending on engine class).
  • Emissions reduced in 2 and 4-stroke engines (after 50 hours).
    • 58% CO emissions reduction.
    • 42% hydrocarbon reduction.
  • Near elimination of performance inhibiting carbon deposits.
  • Dramatically longer plug life.
  • 5-year/100,000 mile limited warranty.
What's in the Box
1-E3 Automotive spark plug for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.

5-Year or 100,000 Mile Limited Warranty
E3 Automotive spark plugs used for personal, family or household purposes are warranted by the manufacturer to provide an experience of more power on less fuel, quicker starts and less fouling than competitive standard spark plugs, and to be free of defects in material or workmanship, for five years or 100,000 miles from the date of purchase. In the event of provable defect within the stated warranty period, the manufacturer will either replace the item(s), or refund the purchase price at their discretion.

About Pyrotek E3
Headquartered in Point Vedra, Florida, Pyrotek E3, d.b.a. E3 Spark Plugs, was formed to help customers increase power, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce engine emissions that contribute to global warming. Their advanced DiamondFire electrode design burns fuel more efficiently and completely, increasing mileage, horsepower and drastically cutting toxic emissions.




Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Performance is better.   October 8, 2009
Mark S. Schaffer (Las Vegas, NV USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Having my mechanic install these plugs has made a really noticeable difference in performance for our 2001 Toyota Echo. I have tracked mileage for at least ten tanks before this change and expect some improvement in gas mileage as well. The bonus is the 100,000 mile warranty so rather than replacing plugs every 30,000 miles these will reduce the number of plugs we should have to buy.


5 out of 5 stars WOW   June 5, 2009
William C. Boggs
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

I cant imagine why anybody would give this product anything but a 5 star rating.

The previous poster complained of poor quality; mine were perfect and the gaping issue was a mistake on his part as you are expressly told not to attempt to re-gap the plugs. No doubt the best of manufacturers can send out a less than perfect specimen but I wouldn't let any conversation of such affect your decision.

The claims are true; my car runs considerably better, and I can tell it has more power; I couldn't be happier. Well worth the investment.

I just put them in so I have no mileage study to report but my expectations so far are so met, I have no doubt I will realize a fuel savings. But even if I don't, they are worth every penny.



4 out of 5 stars rough and power   February 28, 2010
Shuijie Shen
My 1994 Acura Vigor used to had NKG spark plugs. I bought it a year ago. there are some oil in the spark plug holes and the plugs seem old. So I bought E3 plugs. someone said E3 is bad, others said is good.
the plugs is made in China. seems a little low quality. After I put them on. The engine runs more rough than before. the engine is shacking. after several tanks of gas, I found the milage impoved about 3 mpg. and there is no oil in the plug holes any more.
I would say it worth the money. Try it.



3 out of 5 stars Stay tuned!   September 28, 2008
kegler280 (Ewa Beach, HI.)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

I purchased these plugs to use in my 98 Saturn SL2. The first thing to do is inspect the plugs before installing them. The finished product isn't the best.
The threads on one of the plugs had some burrs on it that concerned me to the point where I decided to dress it with a file first before installing it. If not, it could've cross threaded the head which would have been disastrous!!!
The plugs come already gapped and aren't adjustable. There were some variances in the gaps. Since the variations were so slight, I felt it would not be an issue and decided to install them as is.
I debated on whether or not to use anti seize and eventually decided against it. The website for the spark plug doesn't really recommend it. It says that the threads are nickel plated which help to resist seizing and galling. If you do decide to use anti seize, don't forget to adjust the torque value.
I just installed the plugs yesterday. The car seems to start up faster and has more pep when you hit the throttle. The old plugs that were removed were relatively new (5,000 miles on them) and in good condition so I don't think the improvements were a matter of worn plugs being replaced with new plugs. Even so, those things are hard to measure and open to the power of suggestion. The real test will be the miles per gallon, which I will be evaluating and reporting on after driving for approx. one month.
Stay tuned!!!

Update: It's one month and 1,200 miles later and the numbers are in.
First, some driving impressions. The car does run smoother and has more power. The car maintains 65 mph on the freeway with less effort than it used to take. Before, I could feel the engine "working" to maintain 65 mph. Now it cruises at 65 and I need to keep an eye on the speedometer.

Now the good stuff. My SL2 averaged 25.75 mpg versus 23.02 mpg for the month prior to installing the E3 spark plugs. I have to admit that because of the increased performance, my foot has been heavier on the gas pedal than normal so the mileage could possibly have been even a little better. All in all, I would say these spark plugs are a worth while purchase that will eventually pay for themselves.



3 out of 5 stars not too impressed   October 3, 2009
fishin fool (northern california)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have a toyota tundra 6 cyl. pu truck. This is the first time I have tuned it up and installed the e3 spark plug. I have noticed a slight, more crisp, throttle response, but, no big deal. I have not yet monitored the gas mileage. I think I would have had the same response with the original brand new denso plugs it came with. But, If I get a couple of miles more per gallon, I'll say it was worth it. We'll see what happens until then.

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