Best plug for 2 stroke weedeater?

[Alwyn678]

I bought an E3 but now I have heard they SUCK. Any thoughts...fave?

 

[CT8]

Since you have the plug give it a try.

 

[Eddie]

I always replace with original OEM plug. I've always viewed E3s as a gimmick like some additives are snake oil. Ed

 

[skyactiv]

The best plug I've used/use in my 2-stroke Lawn-Boy is a Champion EZ Start. Its better, longer lasting than the factory NGK

 

[Slick17601]

NGK, NGK or NGK. Can't beat them in two strokes or anything else for that matter.

 

[cb_13]

Originally Posted By: Alwyn678
I bought an E3 but now I have heard they SUCK. Any thoughts...fave?


Give it a try. I've used them in chainsaws and weed eaters before. I couldn't tell that they were any better or worse than Bosch, NGK or Champion plugs I've also ran. I just stick with Champion now since they're the cheapest and I've noticed no performance difference between brands.

 

[bubbatime]

2 strokes can run at crazy high RPM. Some just dont run right with the wrong plug. Stick with OEM, if its Champion or NGK. If its a Chinese plug, I'd cross it over to the equivalent Champion or NGK.

 

[bvance554]

Forget what you have heard and just use it. I'm sure it will ignite. You've probably heard from the same people who blindly say NGK NGK NGK because thats what they've heard.

 

[FowVay]

Champion seems to work fine in simple OPE. I'm sure the E3 will be fine too. I would never pay a premium for one but if I had it I'd use it.

 

[Lubener]

I always use a Champion in all my small engines, which is OEM for most makes. No need for any so called "high tech" expensive plugs.

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
I always replace with original OEM plug. I've always viewed E3s as a gimmick like some additives are snake oil. Ed


+1 I tried an E3 and it did diddleypoop. Stick with the OEM and clean/gap it seasonally.

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Alwyn678
Any thoughts...fave?


https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/products/spark-plugs/pro-v

Notice this is their Pro-V plug, not the regular V-Power. Pro-V is designed specifically for these applications.

What's your make/model weedeater?

 

[JTK]

I've always had great results with Champion or NGK for 2-stroke applications.

 

[jhellwig]

Bosch makes great plugs for two strokes. That is what stihl used for years.

 

[Odd_Ball]

E3s are gimmicks. Maybe it will work for you, but it isn't going to be better than the proper plug specified in the owners manual and it very likely will be worse.

Plugs are really easy. Get your owner's manual, find out what NGK plug is recommended then go out and buy it. Very simple.

 

[Odd_Ball]

Originally Posted By: bvance554
Forget what you have heard and just use it. I'm sure it will ignite. You've probably heard from the same people who blindly say NGK NGK NGK because thats what they've heard.



I say NGK because that's what I've used over the last 30 years and they consistently work. I've used every major brand over those years. Champion, AC, Autolite, Bosch etc. In particular I really wanted to love Bosch plugs for a number of years. And while all those vendors make some very good plugs, I haven't had the consistently good results that I've had with NGK.

I'm sure NGK makes the occasional dog plug ... all manufactures do .... but so far I haven't found it.

On the other hand, I've known plenty of people that have used E3 plugs and have had issues with them. They are a gimmick, plain and simple.

Use what you will, I don't care.