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<blockquote data-quote="zombiekiller" data-source="post: 1274411" data-attributes="member: 25186"><p>it doesn't "need" them. </p><p></p><p>depending on the particular motor, these can sometimes smooth out idle and hesitation. </p><p></p><p>If you're experiencing any of the following: detonation, pre-ignition, or power loss; colder plugs could alleviate it. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I am surprised that more "gear heads" are not familiar with using different spark plugs to better tune their engine.</p><p></p><p>in all reality, for every 75-100 HP that is added to a motor, you'll generally want to go one step colder. ( be wary though, not all spark plug MFGs rate their temp ranges the same). </p><p></p><p>the leaner your AFR is, the colder the plug should be ( in general). </p><p></p><p>just remember colder heat range = faster heat transfer. </p><p></p><p>The fact that the tuners are saying that there is no need to change plugs leads me to believe that the AFRs on most tunes are fatter. ( and that they are being cautious with thier tunes.) </p><p></p><p></p><p>If you find that your motor is adding or removing lots of timing (like more than 3 degrees + or - during normal, steady throttle operation) this could perhaps be a solution that Ford certainly isn't going to offer you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zombiekiller, post: 1274411, member: 25186"] it doesn't "need" them. depending on the particular motor, these can sometimes smooth out idle and hesitation. If you're experiencing any of the following: detonation, pre-ignition, or power loss; colder plugs could alleviate it. I am surprised that more "gear heads" are not familiar with using different spark plugs to better tune their engine. in all reality, for every 75-100 HP that is added to a motor, you'll generally want to go one step colder. ( be wary though, not all spark plug MFGs rate their temp ranges the same). the leaner your AFR is, the colder the plug should be ( in general). just remember colder heat range = faster heat transfer. The fact that the tuners are saying that there is no need to change plugs leads me to believe that the AFRs on most tunes are fatter. ( and that they are being cautious with thier tunes.) If you find that your motor is adding or removing lots of timing (like more than 3 degrees + or - during normal, steady throttle operation) this could perhaps be a solution that Ford certainly isn't going to offer you. [/QUOTE]
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