 hotter plugs?, new motor help |
 Sep 17, 2008 - 9:13 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 24, '06 From jonesville Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
ok...so i just put a new motor in my car....it feels like its running ok but it just doesnt have the power it used to...and this motor has had some stuff done to it...but i put a step hotter spark plugs in it....is that my prob? should i lean it out a little more than normal w/ these plugs? it seems to b running very rich now? thanx.
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Sep 19, 2008 - 7:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just FYI... anytime you increase combustion chamber heat (increased comp, turbo/supercharger, etc...) you should decrease spark heat and increase octane to reduce detonation.
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Kerr1 hotter plugs? Sep 17, 2008 - 9:13 PM
Bitter what do you have, what have you done? Sep 17, 2008 - 9:16 PM
Kerr1 QUOTE (Bitter @ Sep 18, 2008 - 3:16 ... Sep 17, 2008 - 9:27 PM GotToyota QUOTE (Kerr1 @ Sep 17, 2008 - 9:27 P... Sep 17, 2008 - 11:00 PM Kerr1 QUOTE (GotToyota @ Sep 18, 2008 - 4... Sep 18, 2008 - 9:59 AM GotToyota I would go to a dyno and get a good tune then go f... Sep 18, 2008 - 10:07 AM Kerr1 alright...preciate tha info Sep 18, 2008 - 10:14 AM playr158 You put 1 step COLDER plugs in when you INCREASE H... Sep 18, 2008 - 11:04 AM Kerr1 QUOTE (playr158 @ Sep 18, 2008 - 5:0... Sep 18, 2008 - 10:17 PM Project7afte The same goes for putting on a turbo. You usually ... Sep 18, 2008 - 12:49 PM Kerr1 just bought stock ngk plugs runs a lot better...th... Sep 19, 2008 - 2:48 PM Kerr1 QUOTE (Kwanza26 @ Sep 20, 2008 - 1:4... Sep 21, 2008 - 12:33 AM Hanyo look at your old plugs, they will tell you if you ... Sep 21, 2008 - 6:01 AM |
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