Try a 180 Thermostat in both vehicles, this eliminates most of pinging on
the 4.7..
----- Original Message -----
From: crm <tb.crm@verizon.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: DML: Autolite's for non-Dodge
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Sorry to drag a non-Dodge truck conversation in here, but I figure I could
> get a straight answer from ya'll. Here is the problem, my wife's car (1995
> Chev Cavalier) pings. Normally happens at about 35-45 when driving down
the
> back streets, and sometimes enough for the "check engine" light to come
on.
>
> So I'm thinking, if a colder plug helps out with a Dak if it's pinging,
> could the same be true with a Chevy? I would think so? If so, Autlolite
> recommends a part# 5245, so one heat range cooler would be "5244" correct?
>
> On a related note, the Autolite website lists a "5224" as the plug for my
> truck (2001 4.7l). I understand that a xx23 would be cooler, but it doesnt
> seem to mention the 3923's that I always see being used. Also, the truck
> doesnt ping right now, so should I wait until I start to notice that
(maybe
> after mod install?) before I change them out?
>
> Thanks again guys, this list provides a lot of great info and a break from
> the daily toil of work :)
>
> -adam
>
>
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