Plugs vs. Boost

[Ken Kelly]

There are other factors to consider like thermal properties
of the electrode, but in general I agree - Longer is hotter,
for a given plug construction.

		Ken

"BUTLER, Tom" wrote:
> 
> Doesn't a longer insulator result in a hotter plug?
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Frederic Breitwieser [SMTP:frederic.breitwieser at xephic.dynip.com]
> > Sent: Monday, March 29, 1999 1:34 PM
> > To:   diy_efi at esl.eng.ohio-state.edu
> > Subject:      Re: Plugs vs. Boost
> >
> > > Let's talk about plugs vs. boost...what's the consensus here? Colder
> > plugs for
> > > boost? Single electrode vs. multi electrode? Gapped smaller? Thoughts on
> > that?
> >
> > On my 4.1L twin-turbo monstrosity we used colder plugs
> > (longer insulator) with a .045 gap instead of the stock .032
> > gap, using platinum tipped plugs of some sort.
> >
> > I've never had good luck with splitfires, mostly because the
> > split parts tends to burn up for some reason, though that
> > might just be my engines.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Frederic Breitwieser
> > Bridgeport, CT 06606
> >
> > http://www.xephic.dynip.com
> > 1993 Superchaged Lincoln Continental
> > 1989 500cid Turbocharged HWMMV
> > 1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab (soon to be twin turbo 440)
> > 2000 Buick GTP (twin turbo V6)