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Old May 16, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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So i think its time for new plugs... 50k miles. I have a superchips tuner installed with 93 octane tune..My 2010 jk seems rough on start up and idle. My question is, what spark plugs did any of u go with. My guess is to use factory champions.. But open to any suggestions. Thank you
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Have you taken off your throttle body and cleaned it yet? They get really nasty on the 3.8. I think it's a seems to be a little early for for the plugs to be giving those symptoms.
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Good idea.. I will clean it today.. Thx..
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Old May 16, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudyh223
So i think its time for new plugs... 50k miles. I have a superchips tuner installed with 93 octane tune..My 2010 jk seems rough on start up and idle. My question is, what spark plugs did any of u go with. My guess is to use factory champions.. But open to any suggestions. Thank you
I have been using the Bosch since the 1970s with no problems.
Might give them a try.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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I would just get a new set of OEM plugs.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudyh223
So i think its time for new plugs... 50k miles. I have a superchips tuner installed with 93 octane tune..My 2010 jk seems rough on start up and idle. My question is, what spark plugs did any of u go with. My guess is to use factory champions.. But open to any suggestions. Thank you
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Old May 18, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Not broken = don't fix

Get the guy trying to sell you on this to pay for it.
These ain't 2 strokers or Jap scrap.
Start playing with plugs and wires and you could be opening a can of worms when you don't need to. Unless you've been playing with or pressure washing them when the engine is hot there's no need to even think about them.
This isn't a 70's carburated engine.

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Old May 18, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 101gargoyles
Not broken = don't fix

Get the guy trying to sell you on this to pay for it.
These ain't 2 strokers or Jap scrap.
Start playing with plugs and wires and you could be opening a can of worms when you don't need to. Unless you've been playing with or pressure washing them when the engine is hot there's no need to even think about them.
This isn't a 70's carburated engine.
This is true but I'd bet his gap is wrong by now .
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Old May 18, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Pull a plug and take a look at it. If replacement is needed, factory Champion as you mention is the way to go. From what I have heard about the 3.8L it would seem possible to me the plugs could be in rough shape if the engine is having some of the issues that have plagued it. Example: oil burning.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Bought OEM Champions on eBay. Replaced mine at 43k. Didn't want to fight them. Used anti seize on threads and silicone grease on plug boots. Be very careful removing the boots. There is a thread or two on the forum. I tried to explain the replacement process on the forum. Don't forget to lay the hood all the way back on the roof and use a stool. Good luck
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