side-gapping sparkplugs
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Autolite sells a performance plug with a cut back electrode.
http://www.sparkplugs.com/sparkplug411.asp?kw=Quenching&mfid=5
http://www.sparkplugs.com/sparkplug411.asp?kw=Quenching&mfid=5
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Wow very interesting the only thing I see is there is lees of a area for the spark to jump to. So you all are saying it's better though depending on the application you want to use?
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Nice pics CJK440, actually Lance the spark is larger when side-gapped hence a crisper acceleration. Guess it doesnt make a differance cosidering the plug location in the mod motors compared to the pre 97's
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Well the gap really shouldn't be any different since the spark still needs to arc the same. Its just you don't have that groundstrap shielding the spark kernal which supposedly ignites the fuel mixture better.
Same concept as indexing plugs, setting them so that when tightened down the vertical part of the ground strap isn't in the way of the air fuel "squish".
Same concept as indexing plugs, setting them so that when tightened down the vertical part of the ground strap isn't in the way of the air fuel "squish".