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Hey guys question about new Pulstar Plugs

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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Default Hey guys question about new Pulstar Plugs

Has anyone tried these? I was just wondering because it does make sense. http://www.pulstarplug.com/howtheywork.html

they tested out a few cars and the MPG went up from anywhere from 3-10% Not bad, and HP went up and acceleration time.

http://www.pulstarplug.com
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Look legit? I think they wont really do anything except gas mpg since the stock plugs so make enough power?

I sense a experiment.. :P Also they have a 30 day guarantee

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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Seems worth a try to me. But I'll let you try first. I would pay 25 bucks a plug if I knew for sure I would be as pleased as pleasingly as they make them sound.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Do the math. The claimed improvement is virtually nonexistent.

The closest analog in that test to an Integra is the Corolla.
They claim a 2.2 percent improvement in fuel economy.
That car is rated by the EPA at 26/35 mpg.

So, if you run the numbers.. they saw:

26 x 1.022 =26.572 mpg in the city
35 x 1.022 =35.770 mpg on the highway

You can spend $100 far more wisely if you want to save gas.

Consider things like a proper alignment, inflating the tires to spec, changing the oil, replacing the oxygen sensors (if they're as old as the car) taking unneeded weight out of the car — and most importantly — reforming your driving style.

Secondly, the claimed 10 percent improvement in HP and 5 percent improvement in torque is so miniscule, it's comical. We're talking about less than 2hp and less than 1 lb-ft of torque on the Corolla's motor.

Looks like a horrid waste of money to me.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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http://www.nologyhotwires.com/

Same junk by nology just wires. Capacitor whatevers.

I think its all fake. I wonder if all the plugs where gaped the same? I would have to be there to believe it.

I know on the civic hybrids thy use a low roiling resistance tire. sucks for handling but hay just adding on ^^^^^^^^^^^^ to what he said.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
Do the math. The claimed improvement is virtually nonexistent.

The closest analog in that test to an Integra is the Corolla.
They claim a 2.2 percent improvement in fuel economy.
That car is rated by the EPA at 26/35 mpg.

So, if you run the numbers.. they saw:

26 x 1.022 =26.572 mpg in the city
35 x 1.022 =35.770 mpg on the highway

You can spend $100 far more wisely if you want to save gas.

Consider things like a proper alignment, inflating the tires to spec, changing the oil, replacing the oxygen sensors (if they're as old as the car) taking unneeded weight out of the car — and most importantly — reforming your driving style.

Secondly, the claimed 10 percent improvement in HP and 5 percent improvement in torque is so miniscule, it's comical. We're talking about less than 2hp and less than 1 lb-ft of torque on the Corolla's motor.

Looks like a horrid waste of money to me.
I knew I could count on you for a realistic breakdown.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Stick to OEM plugs.

/thread.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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Yea, I'm not gonna pay $25 a plug when the NGKs I run work just great for me. And they're like $.75 a piece
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