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12-12-2017
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Re: Which spark plugs are best for performance?
Seems like confusing two things together..
Sure copper is better conductor, so it makes it the fraction of a percentage easier for the coil to make a spark so it’s a better performance spark plug.
But even if you had a super conductor spark plug compared to a glass insulator spark plug as long as the coil is strong enough to make either spark your not going to see any engine performance difference abit the higher drain of the alternator with the latter.
Sure copper is better conductor, so it makes it the fraction of a percentage easier for the coil to make a spark so it’s a better performance spark plug.
But even if you had a super conductor spark plug compared to a glass insulator spark plug as long as the coil is strong enough to make either spark your not going to see any engine performance difference abit the higher drain of the alternator with the latter.
12-12-2017
#302
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Re: Which spark plugs are best for performance?
Spark plugs cannot ever create more power than the engine design allowed in the first place, no matter how much hype you hear in advertising nor how much you want to believe the parts pimps at DangerZone..
Correct spark plugs will function as the engineers intended, unleashing all the power and fury the engineers designed that engine to produce.
Incorrect spark plugs are never recommended.
My definition of correct might include the standard type plug in the correct style and heat range as originally specified by the engineers.....of course NGK or DENSO brands because those are the OEM.
Precious metal plugs are long life plugs, 100k (or more IMO), while standard plugs are 30k replacement interval--and a cheaper price
Bosch platinum....JUST SAY NO
Correct spark plugs will function as the engineers intended, unleashing all the power and fury the engineers designed that engine to produce.
Incorrect spark plugs are never recommended.
My definition of correct might include the standard type plug in the correct style and heat range as originally specified by the engineers.....of course NGK or DENSO brands because those are the OEM.
Precious metal plugs are long life plugs, 100k (or more IMO), while standard plugs are 30k replacement interval--and a cheaper price
Bosch platinum....JUST SAY NO
12-12-2017
#303
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Re: Which spark plugs are best for performance?
Though many technicians and do-it-yourselfers believe that copper core plugs can be used on waste spark DIS ignition systems, Autolite says that is not true. Ordinary copper spark plugs may function well initially, but the electrodes will wear prematurely and eventually cause ignition misfire.
While the above statements may be (*are*) true,
1) Autolite is not an OEM to Honda
2) Honda does not use "waste spark" ignition.
And manufacturers who produced engines that used waste spark ignition DID use Plain Jane standard plugs in them. From the factory. Until precious metal plugs became common and relatively cheap.
Copper plugs are fine as long as you don't try to push them far beyond their mileage limits, because the size of the gap increases as the electrodes wear. Excessive spark gap can put a tremendous unnecessary load on ignition coils and their controls.
12-12-2017
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Re: How strong are our engines built?
Impressive! My OEM water pump failed at 110K miles and almost severely overheated my engine, my timing belt tensioner seized up and tore the belt off at 115,000 miles, luckily no damage was done, and then the engine blew up on the highway for no reason at 120K. Maybe I just got a dud engine, since the rest of the car is rock solid. I just replaced my original front struts, tie rod ends and control arm bushings as a preventative at 230K miles, and I replace my “lifetime” fuel filter at 100K mile intervals. The second time I replaced the fuel filter, I changed the fuel pump too as a preventative since it had 200K on it and I don’t like getting stranded. Transmission is original and doing great for now, but I am not expecting it to last much longer. I did a fluid drain and fill on it every 30K miles, and I always used Valvoline Import Synthetic fluid in it.
12-12-2017
#305
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Re: How strong are our engines built?
Google Hertz rent a racer, where you could rent a Shelby Mustang and take it to the track if you so desired.......People would install rollcages and slicks for the drag strip, and remove them before returning the cars to the rental lot.
12-13-2017
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12-13-2017
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Re: How strong are our engines built?
Is there any other reason to rent a car? LOL
Right. I get the same vibe from his posts. Got to give him credit though, at least he's inquiring and trying to gain knowledge.
Right. I get the same vibe from his posts. Got to give him credit though, at least he's inquiring and trying to gain knowledge.
12-13-2017
#317
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Re: How strong are our engines built?
You know that horrible grind sound you get when you try to start an engine that's already running? You can do that to a rental car ALL DAY LONG
I see ex rental cars (from the auctions) pass through the used car department all the time. It's really hit and miss as to whether or not an ex rental received anything more than two oil changes by 15k, and whether or not it was beat to death by abusive drivers. Some are nice, some are crap. Some have been crashed a little (or crashed hard), some not.
12-13-2017
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Re: Which spark plugs are best for performance?
12-13-2017
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12-13-2017
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12-13-2017
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Rep Power: 485 Re: What is the “ideal” oil level?
In my past experience with giant engine/turbine oil systems, I can assure you there's always some margin between the low mark and the "holy **** something is gonna break" low oil level. That is, however, not a margin you want to venture into to test that limit. Sooner than later you'll break something because someone assumed "oh, I'm at the 'low' mark. I'll be fine.. for now.."
Common saying where I worked: there are failsafes in place, but you never, never want to test them. Just hope they work when SHTF.
My experience: oil systems for various lubrication systems associated with a nuclear power/propulsion plant: steam turbine driven pumps, main shaft (ship's propeller) support bearings, power generating turbine lubrication systems, etc. I never did work on the main engine side of a nuclear propulsion plant, just the reactor/reactor support systems side.
Common saying where I worked: there are failsafes in place, but you never, never want to test them. Just hope they work when SHTF.
My experience: oil systems for various lubrication systems associated with a nuclear power/propulsion plant: steam turbine driven pumps, main shaft (ship's propeller) support bearings, power generating turbine lubrication systems, etc. I never did work on the main engine side of a nuclear propulsion plant, just the reactor/reactor support systems side.
12-13-2017
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Re: How do I check my reputation?
This is akin to when I use to ask my mom to call my pager when I was out on a date so I would look important..
12-13-2017
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There is also the physical difference. The thin iridium tip allows for higher concentration for a better and more reliable spark when compared to older bigger designs.
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12-15-2017
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Is my battery voltage too low?
I have noticed that my 2005 Civic seems to be losing battery voltage on my Scanguage. This happens mainly at idle. The voltage at idle is sometimes under 13 volts with just headlights and blower motor on. I converted all my lighting to LED, so the lights aren’t drawing much power compared to the stock ones. At idle, I can cause the voltage to drop to around 12 if I fully load the electrical system and press a window switch. I thought that anything under 13 volts when the system is under full load is bad? I have a big 3 upgrade, and I also have an Optima Yellowtop D34 battery in the trunk and a fairly new alternator. All grounds and battery cables are upgraded, I have a 4 gauge alternator power wire, and the belt is new and tight, so I don’t get it. I almost wonder if the alternator is failing, but I wouldn’t think that an alternator that I just replaced less than a year ago would be failing. I would appreciate any help, this is worrying me. Thanks.
12-15-2017
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Go read about Honda's ELD system. It's totally normal, they do it to help with fuel economy.
