>IMHO--Don't bother with "platinum whatevers" or "Splitfire" etc.
> or funky ignition wires.
Chris,
Wellllllll...., IMHO - Platinum spark plugs ARE the way to go. I have
always run them in my cars, including the TR3, although I picked up a set of
Champion L87's for the break-in as I was a little concerned over fouling the
very fine platinum center electrode, during the initial startup of the new
engine. I believe that platinum plugs provide a better burn new, as well as
much reduced wear, hence degradation over the life of the spark plug.
Many people, including Ken Gillanders (in the TCSC? Tech tips #2?) have
shown HP increases on the dynamometer with Platinum plugs. Ken talks about
a 5HP gain on a TR 2-4 engine, but also noted that a broken center electrode
wire sidelined the race car shortly afterward.
BTW - I can confirm you comments about solid copper core wires. I use them
in my TR3, as well as my Norton motorcycle. (Try it Chris, your Norton will
love you for it.) Although I haven't noticed anything when driving the
Triumph (maybe because the sheet metal acts as a shield) I recall seeing
people fiddle with their radios when I pulled up next to them when riding
the Norton. It was always good for a laugh, as my ignition and solid copper
plug wires were screwing up THEIR radios. ;-)
Later,
Jack (loving platinum spark plugs) Brooks
1960 TR3A
1974 Norton 850 Commando
Hillsdale, NJ
My car show: http://www.NJTriumphs.org/westwood/home.html
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