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Re: spark plugs

To: Dan Neff <neffster@mail.bemail.com>,
Subject: Re: spark plugs
From: Philip Erickson <philip.erickson@Agouron.COM>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 15:42:54 -0700
Dan,
BP5ES are HOTTER than BP6ES,
I run BP5ES,  should not last as long, but the car will start and warm up
faster.
Phil


Dan Neff wrote:

> Sun, 29 Aug 1999 "ken pletcher" <pletch@pacbell.net> wrote:
> >I was wondering what spark plugs everyone is using and are you happy
> >with them.  I have been running NGK B6ES 11 for about 8,000 miles
> >and have had no problem's until recently.  They seem to be fuel
> >fouling every now and then (as if one cylinder is shutting down) but
> >will clear up.  I just pulled the plugs and they are wearing
> >perfectly (tanish color and the electrode is not melted).
> > Previously I tried Bosch plugs and the engine ran like crap.  Any
> >suggestions?
> >
> >BTW my car is a 69 2000 with Solex carb's and cam,recently rebuild
> >engine and petronix ignition.
>
> I bought my car with BP6ES' and they seemed fine. I've done a TON of
> tune work since, so can't really say if they're the _right_ ones.
> Put approx 10k miles on them (but there were many tune related
> variables too, ala lousy mix, bad distributor, etc).
> I couldn't find NGK's, so then tried Bosch (platinum's). I agree -
> car ran like crap. I put up with them for 8k miles, then replaced
> them with BP5ES' which seem fine. I dunno if I'll switch to BP6ES'
> for winter or not -- the hotter plug comes recommended for winter..
>
> dan.
> -------------------
> Dan Neff   '69 2000 (SU's, stock ignition)
>        SRL311-12866
> Colorado Springs,CO
> -------------------

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