I have my second set of NGKs in the car after 12 years of running. I think I
still have the first set, if anyone would like to have them....
Joe (A)
> >Ah, yes. Iridium spark plugs. The good and bad of it:
>
>
> The NGK guys at the PRI show in Indianapolis showed me a videotape of the
> spark action on a regular plug and a fine wire Iridium. Terriffic
> difference. This was good.
>
> Bought a set of NGK iridums -- price four times higher. This was bad.
>
> Admired them, put them in, felt great about having the latest technology.
> This was good.
>
> Went to the track -- didn't run any faster -- this was bad.
>
> Plus, they don't last worth a hoot when a rod breaks and the piston bounces
> off the plug and breaks the insulator. That means my big blowup will cost
> $5 more because I have to replace a spark plug too. This is doubly bad.
>
> I keep trying all these things that come along, looking for the silver
> bullet. Space age ignition wires, goofy ignition systems to light the
> fires, a whole shelf-full of camshafts, roller rockers that are really
> pretty but don't seem to do anything. No silver bullets. This is bad.
>
> I'm going back to my NGK el cheapos that have worked just fine all these
> years, and my conscience won't bother me when I decide to "throw a new set
> of plugs in 'er". This is good.
>
> Plus, I get to entertain my FOT friends with this drivel. This may be good
> or bad, depending on your point of view.
>
>
>
> uncle jack
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