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Just curious to know what plugs you other Sportrak dudes are running on. I've used NGK's for as long as I can remember thru laziness and/or unwillingness to experiment - but If anyone can suggest a better alternative then I'm all ears..
Just curious to know what plugs you other Sportrak dudes are running on. I've used NGK's for as long as I can remember thru laziness and/or unwillingness to experiment - but If anyone can suggest a better alternative then I'm all ears..
Sparkplugs
I've used NGK for years and Bosch with very little difference. Keep them changed regular as buried down in the engine they tend to be ignored. I also find that regular lead changes make a difference.
I have often thought of looking at the multi electrode plugs on offer, anyone tried these and are they any better, I doubt it.:-D
OLDMINIMAN
M J Young
Spark Plugs
Like all things electrical they can there specific parameters or what ever. Years ago when I run a beloved '52 MK1 Land Rover, I fitted some 3 pronged electrode plugs, gave you better fuel consumpsion and all that, all okay for a few weeks them problems, it seems that the electrical resistance buit into the plugs make them burn hotter or colder , these were hot and thinking they would prevent plug fowling, put them in, but the old girl suffered piston damage , so I would say use only the recommened spark plugs.
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
Sparky
Sticking with the correct spark plug type is essential to engine longevity, but in more modern engined vehicles multi tipped electrodes are beneficial. Sporties used Toyota engines, these are particularly efficient in terms of their combustion characteristics, so would benefit slightly from these multi tipped plugs.
Cost is the biggest issue, is such a small increase in performance efficiency worth the additional costs as these usually cost considerably more than conventional plugs.
Its over too you to decide if the extra expense is justified.