Has Anyone tried those *Pulstar* Plugs with results?

[240dx]

I saw them at http://www.pulstar.com they claim to improve MPG and overall performance. Has anyone tried these and if so, have they work or are the just a sham?

[scuba_steve91]

40 bucks for like two, id rather not.

[EfiniRX7]

I was at a dyno session where we used regular plugs and Pulstar plugs. There was no difference at all in performance, but the test was done on a VW Rabbit Cabriolet.

[blacksrjdm]

I dont know about any of you other Nissan owners, but I wouldnt put any plug but an NGK in my car. Nissan doesnt reccomend any other type of spark plug than NGK.

Anything other than NGK.....FAIL.

DONT PAY ATTENTION TO THE GIMICS, BUY WHAT YOU KNOW WORKS AND DONT BELIEVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS.

[Salem240]

NGK is the best.

[xX RB Xx]

[fabrisuzu]

I was looking at those too for my jeep. They were $125 for a set of 8 and you have to tell them if you run boost and what level i guess. Doesnt that mean you shouldnt really ever adjust your boost like with a mbc? To me it doesnt seem like they are worth the price

[H8tred]

I dont know about any of you other Nissan owners, but I wouldnt put any plug but an NGK in my car. Nissan doesnt reccomend any other type of spark plug than NGK.

Anything other than NGK.....FAIL.

DONT PAY ATTENTION TO THE GIMICS, BUY WHAT YOU KNOW WORKS AND DONT BELIEVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS.

Congratulations, in my near 27 years, that is the single most ignorant statement I have ever had the pleasure to read, and at the same time, the best example of hypocrisy I've seen as well. Granted I agree that Pulstar plugs are nothing more than marketing hype, who's to say that Nissan doesn't have a 10% interest in NGK? Again, granted that's what I use in my car as well, it's sure as hell not because anyone told me to.

[steve s14]

I dont know about any of you other Nissan owners, but I wouldnt put any plug but an NGK in my car. Nissan doesnt reccomend any other type of spark plug than NGK.

Anything other than NGK.....FAIL.

DONT PAY ATTENTION TO THE GIMICS, BUY WHAT YOU KNOW WORKS AND DONT BELIEVE THE ADVERTISEMENTS.

Congratulations, in my near 27 years, that is the single most ignorant statement I have ever had the pleasure to read, and at the same time, the best example of hypocrisy I've seen as well. Granted I agree that Pulstar plugs are nothing more than marketing hype, who's to say that Nissan doesn't have a 10% interest in NGK? Again, granted that's what I use in my car as well, it's sure as hell not because anyone told me to.

I don't think it's an ignorant statement at all. Why would anyone give their hard earned money to other products that have questionable worth and performance. I've tried other plugs before and i learned the hard way that the ones that I've tried just don't stack up in quality and or performance. I'm guessing Nissan recommends them for the same reasons that I and other people recommend them for, there is nothing ignorant about that. I'm not saying don't try anything else, I'm just saying, if you are going to try something else, be careful what you buy and do some research on the product before putting your money down like the op is doing.


Modified by steve s14 at 6:39 PM 1/29/2009

[H8tred]

Like I said, Pulstar is crap, and NGK is what I use. I don't use them because Nissan says to though. Nor did I say anything about the original poster or his/her ability to research.

[blacksrjdm]

Congratulations, in my near 27 years, that is the single most ignorant statement I have ever had the pleasure to read, and at the same time, the best example of hypocrisy I've seen as well. Granted I agree that Pulstar plugs are nothing more than marketing hype, who's to say that Nissan doesn't have a 10% interest in NGK? Again, granted that's what I use in my car as well, it's sure as hell not because anyone told me to.

How can that be an ignorent statement and then you say "granted I use the NGK" stfu dude. Who built the car...Nissan...If Nissan says that NGK is the plug to use....Imma use it. Nissan prolly has more than a 10% interest seeing that Nissan only uses NGK plugs in all of their cars. Including the new GTR. I am a Parts guy at a Nissan dealer and I would be the one telling you. No one told me, except Nissan, the company that builds the cars we know and love.

[blacksrjdm]

Like I said, Pulstar is crap, and NGK is what I use. I don't use them because Nissan says to though. Nor did I say anything about the original poster or his/her ability to research.

I guess you can ask Toyota what plugs to put in it, but that won't get you far. Me, I'm gonna ask the people who work for the company that makes the car and engine, and decides what plugs work most efficiently with their cars and parts.

O ok you must be all knowing then and just guessed at what plugs to put in and you went with NGK then rite. Even if you pulled NGK's out of your engine and thats where you got the idea to use NGK's, therefore a "Nissan" told you to put NGK's in it, thats what it says on my valve cover anyway, dont know about yours though. Dont be a fool, you already sound dumb.
Modified by blacksrjdm at 6:18 AM 1/30/2009

[EfiniRX7]

I guess you can ask Toyota what plugs to put in it, but that won't get you far. Me, I'm gonna ask the people who work for the company that makes the car and engine, and decides what plugs work most efficiently with their cars and parts.

O ok you must be all knowing then and just guessed at what plugs to put in and you went with NGK then rite. Even if you pulled NGK's out of your engine and thats where you got the idea to use NGK's, therefore a "Nissan" told you to put NGK's in it, thats what it says on my valve cover anyway, dont know about yours though. Dont be a fool, you already sound dumb.

Modified by blacksrjdm at 6:18 AM 1/30/2009

Don't forget the millions Nissan puts into R&D.

[blacksrjdm]

Yea, but he doesnt put them in there because Nissan says though. He just knows, cause hes that good.....Cha rite.

[IDRFT95S14]

I run Denso's car runs damn good

[blacksrjdm]

Denso iridium are very similar to NGK iridiums.

[IDRFT95S14]

yes sir

[xX RB Xx]

I run Denso's car runs damn good

Denso owns NGK..

Meaning That Denso owns the company NGK

[blacksrjdm]

Denso owns NGK..

Meaning That Denso owns the company NGK

I was gonna say that but wasnt positive and didnt want to be presumptious.

[blacksrjdm]

I was looking at those too for my jeep. They were $125 for a set of 8 and you have to tell them if you run boost and what level i guess. Doesnt that mean you shouldnt really ever adjust your boost like with a mbc? To me it doesnt seem like they are worth the price

If you use anything other than I believe its champion plugs in chryslers, u may have a drivability issue. Chrysler engines really like those factory plugs. Speaking from experience, I had a 98 Jeep Cherokee sport and I put, I think it was Bosch's in it and it ran like ish. Swapped them for the factory oem plugs and it ran like it should.

[mmaxeyjr]

well i didnt see any real answers...

so i have these in my car right now. 1990 240sx w/ ka24e header, catback, intake, lightweight flywheel, performance clutch, short shifter. And they don't make much of a difference IMO. I got them for free so i figured why not. At $114 to my door definately not worth it unless you have a really modded car like sr or rb with many mods.

In my case they didnt do much for me. Seem like regular old spark plugs to me. Just a more fancy shell..

We installed them in my friends mazdaspeed and he noticed the difference. And loves them.

EDIT: it's only been almost 200 miles for me with them in. Maybe i'll notice a difference eventually? Pulstar does say allow atleast 1 tank of gas for your car to adjust..

[blacksrjdm]

They're going to be like the splitfires, or the Bosch platinum +4's. They will work equally as good as the factory plugs but not last as long.

[Quinn]

I run Denso's car runs damn good

I use Autolite Double Platinum. Car runs great if you ask me

[tEknoS13]

I'm not cheap when it comes to parts on my 240, but SO HELP ME GOD, I will NOT pay 24.95 for 1 plug!!

[blacksrjdm]

I use Autolite Double Platinum. Car runs great if you ask me

Have to say, thats unusual to hear, that a person would put domestic parts in a japanese car. They may fit your application, but I know that Autolite in a Nissan is normally a big NO NO. But if your having good luck with them. By all means, use em.

[H8tred]

Yea, but he doesnt put them in there because Nissan says though. He just knows, cause hes that good.....Cha rite.

I wouldn't say because I'm good. I use them through trial and error and first hand experience. I used to use Denso in everything, but I can't remember why I stopped. I've seen the towers break away from the base of Champions which mind you Yamaha used to suggest using not sure if they still do though.

Sure, I read peoples opinions on things before leaping in head first, but at the same time, I like to actually have a hands on session with a product so I can form my own opinion.

Since I obviously have to draw in crayon why it was an ignorant and hypocritical statement. Firstly you said to use NGK because Nissan recommends them. Fine in and of itself. My personal problem with it though, and I speak only for my self as I never once said "we" is that I don't do or use anything because someone suggests or recommends it. Bayer pharmaceuticals recommended their Factor VIII concentrate that was tainted with HIV in the early 80s.

However, when you then couple the first statement with the second statement summarized as "Don't buy into the hype". We'll by now you should see my point, it's not rocket science.

Take it for whatever it's worth. I stated my opinion on the subject, if there is any explanation owed, there you have it. If it still doesn't make sense I can't help you. Nothing personal, I would have said it to anyone, on here or in person.

[ddgsxr504]

I dont know about any of you other Nissan owners, but I wouldnt put any plug but an NGK in my car. Nissan doesnt reccomend any other type of spark plug than NGK.

Anything other than NGK.....FAIL.

What about Bosch?

[yangs13]

NGK GP platinumscheap, reliable, readily available, and i don't need to gap them

[wmdavis007]

I run NGK in both my Nissan's and I run Motorcraft in my Ford Expedition...just because that is what the maker suggests. No reason to question the maker of the cars. Just my 2 cents.

[blacksrjdm]

I wouldn't say because I'm good. I use them through trial and error and first hand experience. I used to use Denso in everything, but I can't remember why I stopped. I've seen the towers break away from the base of Champions which mind you Yamaha used to suggest using not sure if they still do though.

Sure, I read peoples opinions on things before leaping in head first, but at the same time, I like to actually have a hands on session with a product so I can form my own opinion.

Since I obviously have to draw in crayon why it was an ignorant and hypocritical statement. Firstly you said to use NGK because Nissan recommends them. Fine in and of itself. My personal problem with it though, and I speak only for my self as I never once said "we" is that I don't do or use anything because someone suggests or recommends it. Bayer pharmaceuticals recommended their Factor VIII concentrate that was tainted with HIV in the early 80s.

However, when you then couple the first statement with the second statement summarized as "Don't buy into the hype". We'll by now you should see my point, it's not rocket science.

Take it for whatever it's worth. I stated my opinion on the subject, if there is any explanation owed, there you have it. If it still doesn't make sense I can't help you. Nothing personal, I would have said it to anyone, on here or in person.

I guess your one of those people that like to fix what isnt broken. Meaning, the NGK plugs (denso) that you used to use were working fine, and you wanted to spend unnessesary money to trial and error a few different plugs???? That to me just doesnt make sense. Why fix it if it aint broke, old saying, and it fits here.

And I still feel that I was in no way being offensive or ignorent towards anyone here or any spark plugs, still confused about that, and also, how is it hypocritical to tell people that Nissan recomends a certain spark plug. I work at Nissan in the parts department and that is a simple fact. Nissan only recomends that you use NGK plugs in their vehicles. In fact, if you change the GTR plugs to anything but the factory NGK's, it voids your warrantee. So, I am not the hypicrit here, if anyone is, you are. Saying that you wont take Nissan's suggestion/recomendation, but after trial and error, you still went with the NGK's. That sir makes you the hypocrit. That is if your really even sure what a hypocrit is.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypocrite

Theres the definition.