What Spark Plugs?
What Spark Plugs?
For a 383 11:1 CR? I usually use TR-55's on my older Fbods but was thinking of going with TR6's since this new car has the higher CR. Opinions? Also, what should i gap them at? Thanks guys
Spark plug requirement is dictated by engine operating conditions. Bump your HP up significantly, and you usually (but not always) need a colder plug to keep from burning the electrodes up, or promoting pre-ignition. If you are running the TR55's, check the gap after a couple thousand miles and see if it has opened up. If it has, you need a colder plug. You can also get a reading from the condition of the insulator around the center electrode that will indicate if you are running the correct heat range. Go too cold and you are going to carbon up the plugs.
I've had good luck with the TR6's with nitrous on a stock/bolt-on setup, and with the stroker and not running nitrous, Autolite 104's. There's a bit of a debate whether the 104's are 1/2- or a full-step colder than stock, but they work for me. With a small shot of nitrous I drop down to the 103's.
I've had good luck with the TR6's with nitrous on a stock/bolt-on setup, and with the stroker and not running nitrous, Autolite 104's. There's a bit of a debate whether the 104's are 1/2- or a full-step colder than stock, but they work for me. With a small shot of nitrous I drop down to the 103's.
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