Stock ignition voltage?
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Stock ignition voltage?
How many volts is the stock coil spitting out?
I noticed today that i zapped myself when i touched a spark wire, so its time to replace them.
What would you guys recomend for sparks and wires?
I noticed today that i zapped myself when i touched a spark wire, so its time to replace them.
What would you guys recomend for sparks and wires?
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Stock ignition voltage?
Should be around 35,000V stock.
I recommend a good set of brand name wires, your choice. Some people will swear by the spendy stuff. I've found that you should only go that way if you upgrade the coil. You can try a set of Autolites if you want them already made to fit, most aftermarket performance companies don't offer a pre-made set for the 300-6. With that said, I found you can easily substitute a set made for a 302, and have a few more spares.
Don't go after plugs with the gimmics. You may see a gain in performance/mileage, but in my experience, it fades. Platinum plugs are fine, they wear well and you can usually increase your time between tuneups.
As far as the coil goes. I know MSD makes them with an output in the 60-70KV range. You'll need to gap the plugs wider if you use the higher output coil.
-Kerry
I recommend a good set of brand name wires, your choice. Some people will swear by the spendy stuff. I've found that you should only go that way if you upgrade the coil. You can try a set of Autolites if you want them already made to fit, most aftermarket performance companies don't offer a pre-made set for the 300-6. With that said, I found you can easily substitute a set made for a 302, and have a few more spares.
Don't go after plugs with the gimmics. You may see a gain in performance/mileage, but in my experience, it fades. Platinum plugs are fine, they wear well and you can usually increase your time between tuneups.
As far as the coil goes. I know MSD makes them with an output in the 60-70KV range. You'll need to gap the plugs wider if you use the higher output coil.
-Kerry
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Stock ignition voltage?
thanks man!
I'll see about getting a higher voltage coil, and the appropriate wires/sparks. I don't believe in the quad post magnetic titanium plugs... all they need to do is spark and last long.
I'll see about getting a higher voltage coil, and the appropriate wires/sparks. I don't believe in the quad post magnetic titanium plugs... all they need to do is spark and last long.
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