I pulled the Iridiums out of my newer stuff and put copper equivalents in after wondering about this stuff my self. My results seem to agree with what others have found on other forums..
They all ran noticeably better, Especially my little turbocharger hooptie.
Copper is a better conductor of electricity AFAIK.
My conclusion is the Platinum, Double Platinum, Iridium plugs provided progressively longer replacement intervals. Period.
Street car, beater, driver, which is a PIA to change plugs, the longer life stuff is probably the way to go if you don't want to change plugs..
Performance, race, use the copper or a race plug. And figure on replacing it once in a while.
Its possible to get away with non stock spark plugs in some instances.
But I can tell you from unpleasant previous experience - When a vehicle comes in for a misfire. If it has non stock spark plugs (even if they are iridium, platnum, etc just not the OE exact plug) The very first thing we do is put factory plugs back in. Many many times incorrect plugs are the cause.
