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Old 08-30-2006 | 01:51 PM
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compression v.s heat range on plugs

Well i picked up a set of ngk plugs that are a step colder then my stock plugs. I have higher compression and noticed i was getting a lot of knock while i was datalogging so i figured i should step down on the plugs b/c of the higher compression (10:1). Here are my stock plugs...they don't look so bad to me..which makes me think again about going any colder. I am no expert though, comments?



Old 08-30-2006 | 06:39 PM
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assuming that you are running on 92 octane. could you be running lean some how.

what is your gap set at, and what is your base timing.

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Old 08-30-2006 | 06:50 PM
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your stock plugs look ok to me also, what is the gap at on them. maybe just lowering the gap on the stock plugs would help too.
Old 08-30-2006 | 09:40 PM
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the flash i think made it look whiter then it actually is..

its a very deep tan color. and im running 93 octane all the time with the gap at .035 and timing at 6 degrees
Old 08-30-2006 | 09:42 PM
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Have you ever ran an additive or octane boost? Those change plugs to that brownish color.
Old 08-31-2006 | 06:33 AM
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I havent run octane booster, but i have ran additives, like seafoam and lucas injector cleaner...people have told me thats what the tanish/pinkish color is. So i guess my plugs are fine then? I figured i have to take a step down due to the cam and higher compression...
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Judging by all the spark plug charts I've ever looked at, your plugs look like they're the ideal color for a healthy motor. Usually if your heat range is out of spec, they'll either be very ashy and white from being too hot or kinda black and oily, or really carboned up from being too cold.
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