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Non-resistor spark plugs= hotter spark?

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Non-resistor spark plugs= hotter spark?

Will using non-resistor spark plugs give a hotter spark since there is no voltage drop across the resistor? How much of a difference would it make? Can't find much information about this topic. Same question about solid core wires. This would be for a non-computer car.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Re: Non-resistor spark plugs= hotter spark?

I could be wrong, but I think the resistor helps cut down on radio interfearance. If you want a hotter spark, get a stronger coil.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Re: Non-resistor spark plugs= hotter spark?

I would forget about the non-resistor plugs and solid wires. Get a good set of wires and keep the resistor plugs. There is nothing worthwhile to be gained there, and peoples radios will hate it along with your own if you still have one.
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 03:01 PM
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Re: Non-resistor spark plugs= hotter spark?

wrong thread whoops 😋

Last edited by F-BIRD'88; Dec 1, 2022 at 04:03 PM.
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 06:43 PM
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Re: Non-resistor spark plugs= hotter spark?

This thread is from 2009. If he hasn't figured out what plugs to run by now he never is.
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