If you want, you can try one range colder. The statement from the site you
found is correct...to a point. You really want to stick with the stock
range unless you're running a (really) high performance ignition system,
high compression engine, Nitrous, blower/turbo, or constantly running at
5000+ rpm's. (None of those really apply to our trucks..even with the MSD
systems.) I've been running the factory range plugs since pretty much
day-one (Splitfire mainly) and have not had any problems. The only reason I
run a one-range colder plug is because of the Nitrous system.
Putting in a "hotter plug" is a quick-fix for oil burning engines but not a
solution.
If you're running a MSD system, stick with a regular tip plug. The
Platinums are NOT recommended by MSD.
Splitfire, Autolite, AC-Delco, NGK, Motorcraft, Champion, etc., all have
plugs for our trucks. As I stated in an earlier message, i'll post the plug
part numbers when I get into work tomorrow. (I have Autolite, NGK,
AC-Delco, Splitfire, Motorcraft, and Champion part numbers.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Kyle Kozubal
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 4:01 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Champion Truck Plugs (4071) - Not good
Bernd,
For those of us running a complete aftermarket igntion though, we want to
find a "cold" plug correct? Here is what I read on some web page: "if your
vehicle will be predominantly driven at high speed, a colder plug will help
prevent the spark plug tip from overheating and causing pre-ignition. On the
other hand, if the engine is worn and burns oil, a hotter plug will reduce
spark plug fouling by burning off oil deposits." My engine doesnt burn oil
at all......so once again, I want a cold range plug correct, I guess. So if
I go down to my auto parts parts store and ask them to cross reference plugs
with Champion RC12YC plugs, they should be able to tell me what ones they
can get/carry and what 'heat' ranges are available, like cold or hot plugs
for my application? I am just trying to understand this whole thing
better.....and get a list of possible plugs to look at amd consider. All I
really really know is that I should stay away from platinum spark plugs. So
far the list contains Autolites and Splitfires, but that's it really. Any
others to look at?
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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