I was flipping through the July 2007 issue of Popular Science magazine (trying to ignore the gross oversight that a contributor made by claiming that Yahoo Pipes was easy). This advertisement for pulse plugs caught my eye. Not being much of a car geek, I had to throw it out there to my connections to see if it was something I should be looking into for my Acura RL (a high-performance vehicle):

What is a pulse plug? A new ignition device that replaces spark plugs and increases peak spark current by up to 20,000 times as compared to spark plugs. Pulstar lasts as long as most spark plugs – about 50,000 miles depending on the condition of your vehicle and driving habits. A: Pulstar will improve all aspects of combustion quality in your car. You will notice improved throttle responsiveness, more torque and better fuel economy. The amount of performance will depend on the make, model and condition of your vehicle. In general, you should expect torque to increase by 4 to 12% and realize a significant improvement in fuel economy.

Are pulse plugs really that much better than traditional spark plugs?