3923,s
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <spammikeREMOVE@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 1:30 PM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: My first Dak + couple questions
> Wow, I had no idea that running the engine with colder plugs and t-stat
> would have much of an impact. I guess my next question is what are the
4.7L
> guys running in their engines? I have a stock 2001 4.7L 4X4 with an auto.
> I have also seen a lot of guys mention the Autolite plugs, are they
> considered the best?
>
> Thanks for your help,
> Mike
>
> ""Shawn Bowen"" <Shawn@bowen.com> wrote in message
> news:007601c0daa8$2e48d5a0$6401a8c0@neteffect.neteffectcorp.com...
> > The Stock motor comes with a 195 or so radiator T-Stat and the stock
plugs
> > are meant to run at a specific engine temp. By putting on a cooler
T-Stat
> > (like a 180 degree $5-$10 part) would make your engine run cooler,
better
> > performance. You will immediately notice that instead of your temp
being
> > near the middle of the gauge that it will be about 2516030267125wer.
The stock
> > plugs for my truck (a 5.2L 318) are Autolite 5224's, most on this board
> run
> > Autolite 3923's in this engine from what I've read. That is NOT a stock
> > part number though and if you have a 4.7L I dunno what the proper
upgraded
> > plugs should be off the top of my head. Basically the non-standard
plugs
> > are more optimized for the cooler running engine. Since these are not
the
> > stock plug sized either they do not go quite as deep into the cylinder.
> > When you look at Autolite plugs at your parts store the first number is
> the
> > style plug 39 in my case and the second number is the temp range, 24 for
> > stock, 23 for one temp range cooler than stock. I was told today that
for
> > my upcoming SuperCharger install I should consider 3922's, yet another
> range
> > cooler.
> >
> > By your engine running cooler it will perform better, last longer, and
> give
> > over all better performance. The cooler spark plug ranges help those of
> us
> > with pinging problems quite a bit. I installed the 3923's tonight
gapped
> at
> > 0.050 and have no pinging at ALL. I will also say it sure seems to have
a
> > little more pep (no scientific data but I ran the sucker good and hard
and
> > it felt considerably stronger all the way from idle to top end).
> >
> > If you have a 4.7L you need to find out the plugs folks are using for it
> as
> > I'm not sure. These seem to work great in mine and I am glad I followed
> > everyones advice on getting them.
> >
> > If anyone has any additions or corrections by all means post them, I
learn
> > something new everyday!
> >
> > Shawn Bowen
> > 98 5.2L 318 4x4 CC
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Mike
> > Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 10:06 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: My first Dak + couple questions
> >
> >
> > ""Shawn Bowen"" <Shawn@bowen.com> wrote in message
> > news:006601c0da59$3a8ede80$6401a8c0@neteffect.neteffectcorp.com...
> > > I personally would put a cooler 180 degree T-Stat on it and a set of
> > cooler
> > > plugs, a K&N intake system, the exhaust, and the Line-X bed liner and
> > enjoy
> > > your new ride.
> >
> > Just out of curiosity, what do colder plugs and thermostat do?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
> >
> >
>
>
>
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