I don't think it's because they'd melt (Platinum's pretty tough stuff). I
think if they got that hot they'd be a constant ignition source without the
power applied and the fuel would ignite as it was injected into the chamber: a
safety hazard to say the least. It more likely has something to do with the
same problem it causes some of our engine controllers: the resistance
difference. That coil is probably calibrated for max power at standard plug
resistances. At a lesser resistance it may damage the coil or power assembly.
Heaven's know my Shadow ran like crap on Platinum plugs. Put regular ones
back in and zoom! No problems...
As for solid state, that's pretty apparent. If you send more current
through the ignition system than it's designed for: ZAP! dead PN boundary's in
the transistors. That could be fun to listen to though... ^_^
Shaun H.
---original message---
Everyone
I just purchased a Jacobs energy pak and ultra coil and It's working great.
Pat Engram and I (mostly Pat) put it together Sat. night. I had a little
stumble at idle that is pretty much gone now. Yesterday I went running
around. I stepped on it and I swear the difference was amazing! The truck
actually twisted! And after stomping around all day, I only used about an
eighth of a tank of gas.
So heres the question; Why should I not use platinum plugs with it? The
manual says "Do not use platinum or solid state electrodes".
Boog
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