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Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562652 03/06/03 05:04 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 131 Studio City, CA J JETNBYA CEG\'er
JETNBYA CEG\'er J Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 131 Studio City, CA	Well, I am running 55s, but will probably go to 6s next set, as I am running lots of auto-x and open track. Jim 98.5 SVT, Vortech SC, Bassani, Quaiffe, Clutchmasters Stg. 3, H&R's/Konis, BAT 22mm Sway Bar, 17" Momo Arrows, Michelin Pilot Sports, Sparco Front Brace, HPP Rear Brace, PIAA fogs & headlights.

Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562653 03/06/03 05:05 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Originally posted by Gary: Which plug do you guys recommend for using with the VCN-2000? NGK TR6 Copper core, 1 step colder. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562654 03/06/03 06:01 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 829 !Surprise Arizona! R Rev. Po-Jay Veteran CEG\'er
Rev. Po-Jay Veteran CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 829 !Surprise Arizona!	Originally posted by DemonSVT: Originally posted by Rev. Po-Jay: The colder you go the more easily motor damage can happen. The way I understand it is that the plugs act like a fuse. Hotter plugs burn out easier. Plug burns out the piston does not. That makes no sense... A colder plug resists detonation better because it retains less heat. For choosing a plug's heat range you want to run as cold a plug as possible without causing it to foul out because it's not hot enough to self clean. A plug's heat range is basically it's ability to transfer heat to the cylinder head and it's water jackets. Therefore a colder plug transfers more heat and as a result has lower cylinder & plug temps. (I.E. ideal for high CR or Forced Induction) Hotter plugs burn out faster, right? If it burns out it cannot melt a piston... After a few beers this evening, I am in no shape to fully explain, but there is some basis for my statement. It is beer not crack! SVT Parts For Sale!PM Me. 2006 M6 Cyclone Gray GTO 1995 Mazda Protege Commuter Special 93 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide I'm A TROLL Now!~

Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562655 03/06/03 07:47 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Originally posted by Rev. Po-Jay: 1. Hotter plugs burn out faster, right? 2. If it burns out it cannot melt a piston... 1. Not exactly. Yes it will wear faster dependant on it's heat range. 2. They have nothing to do with each other. If a plug fails the cylinder gets saturated with un-burned fuel. That's not good for many components! Also a hotter plug is much more susceptible to detonation! That's what burns pistons, cracks rings, etc. A colder plug is less susceptible to detonation but is more susceptible to fouling out (see details in my last post!) 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562656 03/09/03 01:19 AM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,977 The "Safest" City in the USA A AirKnight Hard-core CEG'er
AirKnight Hard-core CEG'er A Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,977 The "Safest" City in the USA	Originally posted by AirKnight: How do you determine what gap to use? Anyone want to help me out here? I'm curious as to how to find out what gap size to run. I GOT BOLT-ONS Project 3-Liter FAQ AirKnight's Online!

Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562657 03/09/03 02:03 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,810 Ozark, AL W warmonger_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
warmonger_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,810 Ozark, AL	Originally posted by AirKnight: Originally posted by AirKnight: How do you determine what gap to use? Anyone want to help me out here? I'm curious as to how to find out what gap size to run. .0400 KM warmonger Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760 356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas! See My Mods '05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red '06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black

Re: What plug gap is everyone running #562658 03/09/03 03:59 AM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,977 The "Safest" City in the USA A AirKnight Hard-core CEG'er
AirKnight Hard-core CEG'er A Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,977 The "Safest" City in the USA	I mean how do you determine what gap size... Like if you have a car with certain compression or combustion chamber size or displacement? I GOT BOLT-ONS Project 3-Liter FAQ AirKnight's Online!

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