ChevypickupTPI

I am sure this question comes up a lot. But i need to know, what the differences are between the two. Right now im running accel u groove plugs with sucess. But the are the equivilent to a R45s AC plug. So I went and bought some R43s plugs. I want know what to expect. I have mallory promaster coil, accel cap rotor, plug wires, headers, edelbrock performer rpm intake and holley 600cfm 4bbl. If any of that makes a difference. And if it makes a difference in performance, where will it be like top end or bottom end.

TomP

The "path" the heat takes inside the spark plug is different for hot & cold plugs.

For a cold plug, the heat path is shorter (more direct) from the center electrode to the head. Heat gets sucked into the engine's head quickly.

For a warm plug, the heat path is longer inside the plug, which keeps the plug hotter. I had a website with a great diagram of this, but lost it- anyone know what site that was?


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RB83L69

A cooler plug will allow more ignition timing under heavy loads without detonation, especially in a high-compression motor, since the plug is one of the hottest things in the cylinder. A hotter plug will run cleaner longer, and will fire better at medium to high RPM under light load (cruising). Just as a general guide, hotter plugs usually go in lower-compresion, lower-performance motors. There's no "magic number" though; every motor combo is different. You will probably notice no difference in performance or longevity with the change you are making.



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