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Topic subjectHotter plugs = misfires
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73835, Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by netrelik, Apr-30-04 11:59 AM
Well I finally got some free time and did a nice little tune-up. Changed my oil and oil filter, used a can of C.C.C., ran a compression test(210,210,205,200), fuel injector cleaner/octane booster, and installed new ngk plugs - one range hotter. She is running a LOT better now...except for she is now misfiring at low rpms. At first I thought it was the octane booster but I refilled and it still does it. I have tried gapping them at .065 and .055 and it isn't helping. Why would getting hotter plugs, cause a newfound misfire problem? Anyone? :shrug
73836, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by turbo8u, Apr-30-04 12:04 PM
its possible yea, go pick up some 6e's and see how she runs
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96 talon esi-t
san clemente, ca


as needles of ice
are the ill winds' talons
the coldest of shadows
they seep unto the bone

silent souls leave .308 holes

73837, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by DarkOne, Apr-30-04 12:16 PM
Gap them smaller. try .045
73838, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by turbo8u, Apr-30-04 12:17 PM
oh hey, i have some 6e plugs if you want em i'll just send em to you for free
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96 talon esi-t
san clemente, ca


as needles of ice
are the ill winds' talons
the coldest of shadows
they seep unto the bone

silent souls leave .308 holes

73842, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by netrelik, Apr-30-04 12:31 PM
Even with having a screaming demon coil pack and accel plug wires? No thanx turbo8u...I might be switching back to stock heat range.
73843, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by turbo8u, Apr-30-04 12:34 PM
Originally posted by netrelik
No thanx turbo8u...I might be switching back to stock heat range.


they ARE stock heat range :thumbsup thats what im saying, im turbo so they'll worthless crapola for me



_________
96 talon esi-t
san clemente, ca


as needles of ice
are the ill winds' talons
the coldest of shadows
they seep unto the bone

silent souls leave .308 holes

73869, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by 95_ESi_Person, Apr-30-04 08:32 PM
i'm using the MSD coilpack (stock replacement) and magnecor wires along with 5E's and i have no problem. had a major problem, but that was my factory coilpack taking a huge dump on me.
73899, RE: Hotter plugs = misfires
Posted by eclipse804, May-01-04 06:27 PM
It's probably your gap. .065 and .055 is too big. The largest I would say is 0.050 but like Dino said, try 0.045 and see if that works. I run mine around 0.030" with a ported/milled head. Idle and low end was bad at larger gaps.