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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Car: 1992 rs
Engine: 350 tbi
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Spark strong enough?

One quick question is a white spark good ? Or is this a weak spark i am used to seeing more of a blue.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 02:22 AM
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Whatever you do, DO NOT have your girlfried or wife hang on the plug lead and turn over your engine to check for spark. It really pisses them off and puts them in a foul mood.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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lol, verrry true.

If my physics memory serves me right, I think white flames are hotter than blue. I would think that the same would go for electrical sparks. Someone correct me on this if Im wrong, but thats just how Id see it.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
Engine: 350,vortech heads,zz4 cam,3:73 posi trac,edelbrock carb,wiend stealth intake,raven mufflers,hooker supercomp shorty headers and y-pipe.
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What do you mean the white part? You mean the tip where the electricity jumps the gap? Well if its a glossy color (if thats what you mean) It's most likely over heating.
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