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Iridium spark plugs

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:52 pm
by MR2 Zig
With the low compression of my engine and the temp around freezing in the morning I couldnt get my Alfa to start with out using starting fluid (ether).

I recently installed a set of Denso brand iridium spark plugs and I'm now able to start the car without the ether. We've been in a bit of a cold snap for here and this has been a big help.

Scott

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:33 am
by tImBoWe
I've allways used Iridium sparkers in all my engines (bikes and cars). They just make things crisp and clean. Worth every penny IMHO. I use NGK brand.

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:06 am
by Mats
Had to throw away a set of iridium plugs that was in my GTV, middle electrode was completely eroded away on 3 of 4 plugs.
The engine didn't seem to mind 5mm plug gaps though. :)

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:53 pm
by tImBoWe
Mats what/why did the electrode get eaten away? I've run Iridiums through some very tough enviroments and harsh conditions and they have stood up very well for years. Which brand?

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:11 pm
by ALFA GTV6 GP
NGK iridiums and BP 100 fuel is what I run in my track car.
John

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:09 am
by Mats
Well..

MSD 6A. 8)

Now I run NGK B7ES, flawless. Cheaper by a mile too.

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:17 am
by Jim K
B7ES? Isn't that a bit hot for a race motor? I would think B9ES would be a racing choice, but if 7's don't run too hot...what can I say? Must be cold up there! That MSD only gives you ~115mJ also, kind of low for my liking.
Does anyone have an indication that some particular plug gives say, 4-8hp more? In that case, tell me the type and I'm prepared to dyno the engine when I get the cams, with these plugs comparing them with my usual N2C ones. Free power is always welcome.
Another change I will make concerns engine oil (not for this thread but since I'm here...) I will change to Motul Racing 20w-60 Synthetic. Costs ~26Euros/liter here, it had better work for that price!
Jim K.

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 3:14 pm
by Mats
What is it this time? Wild Turkey? LSD? Pineal gland?

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:41 am
by Jim K
Duhhh... :? :?: :?:
I must be slow today.. :?
Jim K.