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 roofchop
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| posted on April 3rd, 2016 at 06:23 AM |
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What spark plugs
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.
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Dave
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| posted on April 3rd, 2016 at 08:01 AM |
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what heads do you have what size engine what compression
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modnrod
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| posted on April 3rd, 2016 at 09:28 AM |
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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.
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roofchop
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| posted on April 3rd, 2016 at 10:13 AM |
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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?
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Dave
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| posted on April 3rd, 2016 at 02:03 PM |
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Heat range NGK 6 or Denso 20 should do nicely.
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helbus
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| posted on April 3rd, 2016 at 10:31 PM |
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Stock distributor with aftermarket heads. Just using standard NGK 12mm thread
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| posted on April 4th, 2016 at 07:04 PM |
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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.
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| posted on April 5th, 2016 at 06:22 AM |
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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
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