If I was to come across one of these plugs I would probably make the following
tests:
a) Clip a sparkplug wire to its terminal and ground the threaded end against
the block.
b) Start the engine and observe the fire across the gap. Maybe do this in the
dark.
c) Make the same test with an ordinary plug.
Is there a noticeable difference in intensity, color, or other visual? Do a
double blind test if in doubt.
Meanwhile, High Energy Ignition systems produce this noticeable higher
intensity when a plug wire is positioned to jump to ground. Still, it only
takes one decent spark to get the flame front going. A larger spark does
nothing further, once this front gets moving.
Assuming that this "pulse" plug is the real McCoy, the next questions might be
"how long would they last"? Do any of the race teams use them? Are there
further benefits if they're coupled with a HEI?
Then again, as noted earlier, Christmas is coming!
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Olds
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:36 AM
To: 'John Mitchell', '6-Pack', triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] [TR] Pulstar Pulse plugs
Sounds almost too good to be true. Has anyone else tried these? what was
he results?
Ron Olds
-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Mitchell
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:18 PM
To: 6-Pack; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Pulstar Pulse plugs
In a post some time back, someone mentioned trying Pulstar Pulse
plugs. They have a pulse circuit that build energy like a camera
flash. I was skeptical at $25 each, but I'm gullible too:) I put them
in the TR6 last night after pulling a perfectly good set of NGK's out
that had perfect color. I was amazed to find when I turned the key
after the car had been sitting almost a month, that the engine seemed to
jump to life. It idled nicer and I was able to take off the choke
before I was out of the driveway. Normally it needs choke for a mile or
so when it's this cold(30 F). I cant say if there's more horsepower or
better fuel economy, but It definitely ran nicer than before. Before
the idle tended to be a bit lumpy due to the cam and roller rockers and
very light flywheel. It actually felt much smoother. They might not be
worth $25 a plug, but if you need a Christmas present for the
car.......could be worth a try. John Mitchell 76 TR6
www.pulstar.com
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