Stupid question, I know, but I have to ask.

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2000 2.5L Ford Banger

What I've Done: Pioneer Head Unit, Nexen 31" Tires, Projector Headlights, Manual To Power Locks, Jet Black Paint Job, American Racing Baja Rims, Billet Grille, Herculiner, Rail Caps, Tinted Windows, Explorer Radio Bezel, Wired Bezel For Projectors, Kicker Sub/ Visonik Amp, Black Carpeting, Kicker 6x9 Speakers, High-Flow Air Intake, New Horn, Black Interior. Center Console, many more still in process.

no, you have a four cylinder engine if you have 8 spark plugs, they don't have any stock rangers offering an 8 cylinder.
-TD

Speaking of which, why do I only have 4 spark plugs in my 02 mazda b2300 cause I thought all the latest generation had 8 spark plugs four bangers?
-TD

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2002 Red Mazda B2300
Short Cab, Short Bed, Pioneer sound system:
DEH-P5100UB deck, dual USB/aux inputs, single CD, organic display, remote
4 TS-A6872R 40 watt nominal speakers
2 TS-SW2501S4 250 watt nominal 10" subwoofers

the 8 plug thing is so stupid idk why ford ever did that its so stupid

Ford put 8 plugs on the 2.5L and I think even 2.3L Lima series engines. They supposedly provide better fuel burn in the combustion chamber. That's why they added the extra plug per cyl. I would think that Ford didnt see the need for 2 plugs per cylinder on the 2.3L Duratech engines which debuted mid '01 model year. Must've gotten a full fuel burn in the chamber with just one plug.

No, 8 spark plugs do not necesarily mean 8 cylinders.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

Though I will add... Ive read people saying there's two per cyl for the plugs to have a longer service life, as each plug in each cylinder is used 50% of the time. Meaning, on one ignition stroke, one plug will light. On the next ignition stroke, the other plug will light. Thus doubling the service life of the parts(supposedly).

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

Good stuff. Glad I got that straightened out

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2000 2.5L Ford Banger

What I've Done: Pioneer Head Unit, Nexen 31" Tires, Projector Headlights, Manual To Power Locks, Jet Black Paint Job, American Racing Baja Rims, Billet Grille, Herculiner, Rail Caps, Tinted Windows, Explorer Radio Bezel, Wired Bezel For Projectors, Kicker Sub/ Visonik Amp, Black Carpeting, Kicker 6x9 Speakers, High-Flow Air Intake, New Horn, Black Interior. Center Console, many more still in process.

Extended life is poppy****. It was implemented to help the TQ. It really was an overkill design as there are many ways to do the same thing without wasting a bundle on perfecting someone elses tech. It worked, but upgrading the ignition type would have saved in the long run, they were shooting for a simple production change that would improve carbon output and performance, outdated before it went into production.

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