RE: I think I'm confused on spark plugs

From: Steven St.Laurent (Saint1958@home.com)
Date: Fri Nov 03 2000 - 19:35:37 EST


I am testing all four types to see what really works.

I tried the AP329 - seemed Ok. Works great with the NOS Silver Can Octane
booster

I tried the Bosch 4 + - problem at WOT and low end. Air/Heat off, idle
problem (510RPM)

Now the Copper 3923 - seemed Ok so far. Air/Heat off idle at 625RPM. Will
wait until next Friday

Future APP3923.

Last 3922..how cold can I go...hehehehe

I reread the article from Bernd and showed the Copper held it's own on the
pointless ignitions.
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Steve St.Laurent
2000 Dakota 4.7L, CC, Soon to be Supercharged
1999 Chebby gone in 2003
1993 Suzuki Tracker (Geo) 1.6L
COMING SOON
2003 Aspiring for a V-10 GTS-R
2003 Dodge Dakota 5.7 Hemi R/T

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Daniel Card
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 4:20 PM
To: DML
Subject: DML: I think I'm confused on spark plugs

I know this should be an easy concept. But I think I'm confused on the
spark plugs.

I know the 4.7L V8 has a different ignition system on it, which is why you
can't install an aftermarket ignition system. Now what I thought the case
was, is that you have to use platinum plugs on the 4.7L because of the low
voltage ignition system and you use copper plugs on the traditional ignition
systems. You can't use plat plugs on aftermarket ignitions (like MSD),
which is why everyone is using the regular 3923's. And I thought you can't
use copper plugs on the 4.7L because it has a low voltage ignition.

Is this right, or where am I screwed up? Now if I am right that plat plugs
must be used on the 4.7L, then does that mean you're supposed to use a plat
plug that has both a plat firing tip and electrode (as in the APP3923)? Or
it just has to have a plat tip (as in the AP3923)?

thanks for bearing with me on this one guys.

Dan Card
00 QC SLT 4x4, 4.7L, 3.92 LSD, Flowmaster dual straight pipes, Z-Tube w/9"
Big Mouth



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