I had really good luck with BP6EV. This has a thin wire rare metal (Gold
Palladium?) center electrode. About $4.00 each but I never had a problem
with 5 or more years on a set. The last sets I had to purchase directly
from NGK.
Greg Scharnberg
82 Ralt RT5 - BM
94 Citation SF - FC/BM (should be CM)
At 08:32 PM 5/14/2003 -0400, Dick Rasmussen wrote:
>At 07:59 AM 5/14/2003 -0500, Patrick Washburn wrote:
> >I forgot to look at my plugs before I left for work. Never bought plugs for
> >it yet, and I am ordering new ones this mornign...what is the general
> >concensus on what type works best? Can you use the Champion Projected Tip?
> > Make and model number please....thanks C Modders!!
> >
> >Patrick Washburn
> >C-Tech Trailer Cabinets
> >Designed for the Racer
> >Wausau, WI
> >www.racecabinet.com
> >715-355-8842
>
>Pat,
>
>My approach has always been to treat the plug choice for autocrossing as if
>the engine is the street version. My goal is to keep deposits from forming
>on the plug during warmup. Even with the street gas I run, preignition and
>detonation are not a problem. Various engine builders have noted that there
>is no power to be gained from "fancy" plugs in our engines. . . but a
>misfire would certainly cost us a lot.
>
>The hottest Champion plug for the various Ford versions of the engine is
>RN12YC. NGK BP6ES is similar but harder to find sometimes. Gap to .025
>(assuming point ignition).
>
>Coincidentally this Champion plug is also appropriate for a bunch of other
>engines, including the V-8 in my Dodge tow vehicle. It is also the size
>used for Lotus twin cams and old Datsun Z's. I used to run the BP6ES plug
>in my Lotus and my Z and my FF.
>
>Dick
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