Re: Spark Plug Knowledge

From: Alan Short (ashort@flash.net)
Date: Sat Jan 30 1999 - 12:09:50 EST


Jason Jennings wrote:
>
> Can someone tell me what the following phrase means....'Running plugs
> one degree colder than stock....' What does it mean to run one degree
> colder. I didn't realize spark plugs were temperature controlled?????
> Oh, does anyone have success/failure stories about Taylor Vertex
> wires???? I want the Magnecors, but, but.... Taylor has a nice Pro
> wire set in Yellow.... I know, but I will ask any way. Are the
> Magnecors worth the 90 bucks in the 8.5mm?????? If so would the 8mm set
> do a fine job as well???? I kinda want performance reliability and
> engine dress up as well.... I kinda need yellow wires, but I suppose
> red will do....or even blue if I have too. Thanks.
Think of it like watts in a light bulb. The hotter the range, the hotter
the spark. Hottest isn't always better, ranges correspond with the #'s
on the plug. Each manufacture has different styles of #'s. AC for
instance, R43T coldest R46T hottest. Manufacturer of vehicle sets proper
range. Go over by 1 for hotter, under by 1 for colder. As for wires and
plugs, go for what looks good to you, you're the one that has to like it
when it's all done. IMHO there isn't a dimes worth of difference between
a brand new standard plug/wire and a high dollar exotic one as far as
performance in a stock vehicle, at stock operating rpm's. The system on
there now is plenty good, I mean think about it, have you run short on
spark? I doubt it. Buy for looks or save your money. Alan S.



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