Racing spark plugs?
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Racing spark plugs?
The Champion plugs arrived today for the FE446. I noticed when ordering and once they arrived that they are called "Racing" spark plugs? Does this mean I'll be replaing them every 300 miles or something? On a good note, they do appear to be physically correct in size, thread pitch etc.
And no, I have not installed them yet. Work, eat, sleep until Wednesday.
And no, I have not installed them yet. Work, eat, sleep until Wednesday.
Last edited by gtex; Oct 31, 2005 at 05:28 PM.
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Actually Greg they should be built better and a little bit hotter plug..that should help some with your sooty plug situation!! and of course that broken plug didnt help matter's any? LOL...
Good Luck Bro on your next trip to the Dyno!! I Cant wait!!
Russ
Good Luck Bro on your next trip to the Dyno!! I Cant wait!!
Russ
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So, would you say based on how my other plugs looked, that 350 rwhp wasn't all that bad? I have not looked at a lot of plugs in my time. I guess I should learn how to read them. The broken plug probably explains it running like crap on start-up.
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Originally Posted by RapidRuss
Actually Greg they should be built better and a little bit hotter plug..that should help some with your sooty plug situation!! and of course that broken plug didnt help matter's any? LOL...
Good Luck Bro on your next trip to the Dyno!! I Cant wait!!
Russ
Good Luck Bro on your next trip to the Dyno!! I Cant wait!!
Russ
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Well, for the extra $1 or 2 per plug, I'll take Keith Craft's recommendation. It was on his FAQ page, so it's not like his getting the extra cash. I did have to go to Jegs to find them.
let's hope this brings much improvement!
let's hope this brings much improvement!
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From: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Originally Posted by Bear 45/70
I have never seen a true racing plug with a higher heat range than the lowest standard heat range plug for that engine series.
I used to have a plug rack in my trailer with 4 or 5 sets of plugs in different ranges..Depending on the altitude,Air density, Temp, and track conditions..
Maybe I was just fooling myself??
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I don't do drag racing so my opion won't mean much, but running at high rpm for any great lenghts I would use colder plugs, usually Autolite BTF6, the same plug they used in trucks that ran hiway speeds all day, but I can't find them anymore
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The only thing with drag racing is there is no real extended run time. 11 seconds is not too long(for me). Yes, you can burn stuff up if the tune up is that bad off, but it's definitely not like nascar.
I guess if you are "class" racing and looking for the 'nth' of a second advantage then changing plugs for weather will do something. Us bracket racers don't screw with anything(at least I don't). Get it in the ballpark and run'r! Consistency(thru the race) is the game, not be the fastest everytime.
I guess if you are "class" racing and looking for the 'nth' of a second advantage then changing plugs for weather will do something. Us bracket racers don't screw with anything(at least I don't). Get it in the ballpark and run'r! Consistency(thru the race) is the game, not be the fastest everytime.
Last edited by Freightrain; Nov 1, 2005 at 12:30 PM.