E3 Spark Plugs News

Basically, indexing a car spark plug faces the open gap of the plug’s ground electrode toward the direction for the optimal burn of the fuel mix in an engine’s combustion chamber. Although technical experts often disagree as to the actual performance enhancement attained by indexing a car’s spark plugs, it can’t hurt. In fact, with the price of gasoline skyrocketing in today’s economy, do everything possible to reduce the amount of raw fuel that escapes from your car’s engine is probably worth the effort.

Before you begin, you will need a spark plug wrench, a permanent marker and a pack of indexing shims. Almost any auto parts store that sells E3 car spark plugs should carry shim washers of differing thickness. It is also a good idea to check your car’s fuel mileage before you replace your car spark plugs for future comparisons. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

Step One – Use the spark plug wrench to remove the old plugs and purchase the correct E3 replacement plugs (see the Cross Reference Guide in the automotive section of the E3 Spark Plugs Catalog page on the company’s main website).

Step Two - This can require some detailed research but it is something you only have to do once (unless you change your engine’s head). To determine the location of the intake valves and exhaust valves in relationship to your car spark plugs will require a technical manual or a quick call to the service department of your local dealership. If all else fails, stop by any high performance speed shop and ask a professional.

Step Three – Scribe a vertical line with your felt marker from top to bottom on the outside of the ceramic insulator to denote the direction of the open end of the ground electrode. The idea is to orient the spark so the back side of the extending electrode does not block any part of the flame kernel from entering the combustion area. Some high performance engine builders prefer to orient the plug’s gap to face toward the exhaust valves while others recommend directing the spark at the opening for the intake valves. For your personal vehicle, just split the difference with the scribed line on your spark plugs and you should be fine. (more…)

Engineering research involving E3 spark plugs will be featured on an upcoming episode of Speed TV’s GEARZ starring Stacey David, a nationally recognized automotive expert. Each week on GEARZ, sponsored in part by E3 Spark Plugs, David pushes the limits of creativity and automotive logic, building some of the most unconventional, even downright crazy cars you’ve ever seen. GEARZ is geared toward teaching viewers all the tools and tips needed to build or customize a one-of-a-kind ride.

The episode centers on the work of a team of scientists and engineers at Michigan Technological University’s Keweenaw Research Center involving E3 spark plugs in automotive and snowmobile engines. They’re constructing a laboratory that will support a pressure vessel able to withstand pressures and temperatures that occur in most combustion applications – including inside spark plugs. The pressure vessel will allow scientists to study issues involving transport phenomena and thermo-chemical processes and related issues including flammability and safety; spark-ignited and diesel fuel-air mixing and combustion; and bio-fuels and alternative fuels mixing and combustion.

E3 Spark Plugs proudly supports the work of numerous researchers on the Michigan Tech team including principal Dr. Jeff Naber, Dr. Seong-Young Lee and research engineer Jeremy Worm. After all, E3’s diamond fire technology was developed and tested by top professors of combustion and engine dynamics at two leading engineering universities before hitting the market.

While filming, David and his crew visited the Keweenaw Research Center as well as Michigan Tech’s ion propulsion lab and driving simulator. They also visited the MTU Four Wheelers, a student group of four-wheel and off-road vehicle enthusiasts who share off-roading adventures and even help law enforcement in the search and rescue of lost individuals. David autographed the dashboards of several student vehicles, which undoubtedly are outfitted with E3 spark plugs.

Be sure to tune in for E3 Spark Plugs’ GEARZ plug!

171 years ago this month, the first known spark plug was invented by Edmond Berger, historians say. Unfortunately, Berger failed to patent his spark plug invention, so documented history points to Sir Oliver Lodge of England, whose sons parlayed the “Lodge Igniter” into a profitable company founded in 1903. The next year, Albert Champion, a world renowned bicycle and motorcycle racer who made extra cash by handcrafting spark plugs and selling them to friends, moved from France to Flint, Michigan and founded Champion Ignition Company. Investor drama left Champion jobless, but he soon found himself appointed president of the AC Spark Plug Company formed with backing from Buick Motor Co. AC spark  plugs were used in Charles Lindbergh’s and Amelia Earhart’s trans-Atlantic flights and fired the second and third stage rocket engines that took Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins to the moon.

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Ever have a problem cranking up your ATV or snowmobiles engine in cold weather?  Most of the time, the issue lies in your batteries cold cranking amps and your spark plugs ability to develop a good spark in lower temperatures.  E3 Spark Plugs, the leading manufacturer of automotive and small-engine spark plugs, recently released its new line of powersport plugs, which offer a simple and easy way to ensure that your engine will fire no matter what the temperature.  With over 85% coverage for motorcycles and snowmobiles, and a more than majority coverage for ATV’s and personal watercraft vehicles, E3’s powersport plugs also improve horsepower and increase fuel efficiency. (more…)

With today’s gas prices, it is now more important than ever to keep your engine running efficiently.  What about your engine’s power? Is it possible to have an engine that puts out maximum power yet still saves fuel?  Of course it is and E3® Spark Plugs with DiamondFire™ Technology will help you get there. (more…)

Due to the high demand from E3’s many tried and true automotive and small engine plug customers, E3 Spark Plugs is pleased to introduce its new line of powersport plugs. With over 85% coverage for motorcycles and snowmobiles, and a more than majority coverage for ATV’s and personal watercraft vehicles, E3 now offers a simple and easy way to improve horsepower and fuel economy. Independent tests have proven that E3 plugs, when compared to competitive spark plug brands, increase horsepower up to 12 hp, depending on engine class. Also, it is the only plug on the market that reduces hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. (more…)

In the quest for more fuel economy and performance, it’s easy to get caught up in expensive solutions. Why not start with something as simple as changing your spark plugs. E3® Spark Plugs deliver the most powerful spark of any plug on the market because of the plug’s unique DiamondFire™ Technology. (more…)

Keeping a Corvette at its peak is expensive, which is why even the simplest things are important. Something as easy as changing out your spark plugs can deliver maximum results when it comes to performance of your prized ‘Vette.  E3® Spark Plugs with DiamondFire™ Technology  deliver  the most powerful spark available on the market, leaving a lasting impression in your engine. The unique geometry of the E3 design provides optimized spark paths well into the useful life of the spark plug, having long-term effects on engine performance. (more…)

With so many performance-enhancing upgrades on the market, it’s hard to decide what your car really needs. Sometimes the simplest act, like changing your car’s spark plugs, can increase the overall performance of your vehicle. E3® Spark Plugs with DiamondFire™ Technology delivers the most powerful spark available on the market, leaving a lasting impression in your engine. The unique geometry of the E3 design provides optimized spark paths well into the useful life of the spark plug, having long-term effects on engine performance. (more…)

Improve fuel economy by simply changing your spark plugs!  Only E3® Spark Plugs have an open diamond-shaped architecture electrode that provides a more complete combustion of the air/fuel mixture in the cylinder. Improved combustion increases fuel economy, lowers CO and CO2 emissions and provides longer “like new” engine performance. Typical horsepower gains are 4-6%, depending upon engine class size. E3 spark plugs are now readily available at most automotive and hardware stores. For more information, visit www.e3sparkplugs.com.