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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nhhdrider
Has anyone seen a difference between using the screaming eagle and standard OE spark plugs?
Is it worth the extra money?
Any performance improvement?

It looks like the SE plugs are iridium plugs which I always use in my cars / trucks.

No difference...don't waste you money...stick with stock
 
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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I used SE plugs....so I could wear the 'Scream'in Eagle' shirt.
My old bike had Scream'in eagle' tour pack hinges too!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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I use the standard plugs and change them every 10k... Never had a problem and plugs look great every time I change them. Turning 103,000 miles tomorrow. Stock motor with Stage I set-up.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 10:01 PM
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I have used SE and NGK over the years and can say that I haven't noticed any difference. SJ Ron
 
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You can mess around with this plug and that plug, you can buy double fire at spit fire and nuke fire. Gold tip Platinum tip what ever. Noe of them will make one bit a difference in how your bike runs. Not one of them.
Some of the more expensive plugs like Se will last longer. But plain old stock plugs last over 15,000 miles with ease. As a test I ran a set 45K in my 07.
Not one issue.
 
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Where can I get the "nuke fire" plugs?
 
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Originally Posted by 12hdrk
Part number please...

Here ya go;
Denso (5309) IXU24 Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1 : Amazon.com : Automotive Denso (5309) IXU24 Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1 : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Thank you

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Originally Posted by 12hdrk
Thank you

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No problem
BTW, I have been using those in my 103tc for a while now
 
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Originally Posted by nhhdrider
Has anyone seen a difference between using the screaming eagle and standard OE spark plugs?
Is it worth the extra money?
Any performance improvement?

It looks like the SE plugs are iridium plugs which I always use in my cars / trucks.


Yes one costs more
 
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