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What spark plugs
roofchop - April 3rd, 2016 at 06:23 AM

So what plugs are you all using in you modified VWs ?

Been reading conflicting reports re modern (iridium etc) plugs not working as well in our motors.

Doesn't really make sense.

Cheers
Dave


vw54 - April 3rd, 2016 at 08:01 AM

what heads do you have what size engine what compression


modnrod - April 3rd, 2016 at 09:28 AM

Denso Iridium for me. Get your heat range correct, get the compatible thread/seat/diameter/length, then screw it in and ignore the things for years on end.
Done.


roofchop - April 3rd, 2016 at 10:13 AM

Cheers,

1641 single port heads (stock), dual ICTs engle 110, lifters hd springs/retainers
extractors, pertronix flame thrower, SVDA dissy, and 1mm spacers between head and barrels (dunno compression!)

Yup seems silly having fancy ignition system and using antique plug technology!

What heat range do I need?
Cheers
Dave


modnrod - April 3rd, 2016 at 02:03 PM

Heat range NGK 6 or Denso 20 should do nicely.


helbus - April 3rd, 2016 at 10:31 PM

Stock distributor with aftermarket heads. Just using standard NGK 12mm thread


psimitar - April 4th, 2016 at 07:04 PM

Weird that you've got 1mm barrel spacers for std 1600 heads but sounds like a low compression motor so will need a cool plug rating as ModnRod said.


roofchop - April 5th, 2016 at 06:22 AM

The heads are 1300 SP, my old mate Al from Stokers VW said to put the spacers in when I went to 1641 or it would run on.

So I will get some posh plugs, heat 6 or 20 of the correct length and width.

Cheers
Dave