Autolite double platinum plugs? Also indexing?
Are they good for a racing application? Naturally aspirated. 13.5 to compression.
I've never used them, but they are a semi retracted tip (half way between the plugs I am currently using and the stock champion plugs) plug with a fine electrode. They will fit without worrying about the pistons colliding with them. Also how should the plug face. If I use the indexing washers? |
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Double Platinum plugs were not designed for a high compression racing engine; the Platinum coating is just for protecting the electrode from wear and corrosion; designed for daily use and a longevity and not performance. Find a real racing plug that has a colder range than the current OEM plugs and see how a bare or Copper, non-resistance electrode plug works for you. Also, my preference have always been the racing plug offerings from NGK or Autolite. http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/docs/RacingSpecs2010.pdf |
Re: Autolite double platinum plugs? Also indexing?
Artie, only time I ever saw any reason to indexing plugs was to prevent knocking the ends off. I have played with indexing with the car I have now and saw nothing. But, I don't have Hemi chambers. Might make a difference.
I would use plain old non-platinum Autolite plugs. I would want my plugs at least .050" off the pistons at TDC. Closer may require more advance. Something to play with. |
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I need the resistor plug so it doesen't interfere with the ECU. |
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The regular plug has to much tip extended. I'm afraid I could knock the ground wire off and cause some damage. Was going to try to stack 2 washers together, but that doesn't look like it will work. |
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Art, what is the part number of your current plugs? |
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Art, I had a brain fart (nothing new) but extended plugs often need a half degree or so less advance than retracted tips. Changing types of plugs may change that too. Naturally you want to try less first.
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The plug I'm going to try is an Autolite APP5263. My cylinder head is from a 2000 PT Cruiser. Ed I've heard the same thing about the extended plug and the timing. I'll take some out before running it. I ran more timing than other comparable neons. Could have been the retracted tip. |
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Here are some pics of the plugs
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa12/rt1092/036.jpg Brisk RR12S on left, Champion 470 (stock) center Autolite APP5263 on right. http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa12/rt1092/035.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa12/rt1092/034.jpg Brisk plug in head http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa12/rt1092/033.jpg Autolite plug in head |
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Art,
I would recommend the following Autolite Racing plug numbers: AR3932X or AR3933X The AR3932X is a colder plug. |
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