Spark Plug Gapping....
kosmas
06-29-2002, 07:10 AM
Hello Everybody...
I wonder whether if somenone could really answer my question since it's very important and critical for me.
I own a Renault Megane 1.4l 16V
Recently i replaced my Champion RC87YCL spark plugs which were originally placed by factory with NGK BKR7EVX-11
The difference between them is that NGK are a 2 units colder than the Champion and the Champion's Gap is 0.8mm and NGK's 1.1mm
Since now engine is running better than before but i wonder...
Is there a possibility to cause any damage to the engine due to colder and due to 0.3mm gapping difference ?
Thanks for your answers..
Kosmas
I wonder whether if somenone could really answer my question since it's very important and critical for me.
I own a Renault Megane 1.4l 16V
Recently i replaced my Champion RC87YCL spark plugs which were originally placed by factory with NGK BKR7EVX-11
The difference between them is that NGK are a 2 units colder than the Champion and the Champion's Gap is 0.8mm and NGK's 1.1mm
Since now engine is running better than before but i wonder...
Is there a possibility to cause any damage to the engine due to colder and due to 0.3mm gapping difference ?
Thanks for your answers..
Kosmas
sciguyjim
06-30-2002, 11:05 AM
Two heat units colder sounds like a lot. Too much. I would expect the plugs to get carbon fouled, unless you do a lot of high speed driving for extended times. I do quite a bit of slow-ish driving around town and every time I've asked a shop if I should go to a higher heat range to burn off carbon they always say no. They say the mfgr suggested plugs are best for a wide range of driving conditions.
Also, the wider gap can be helping you now, but as your ignition system ages you can end up with a lot of misfiring if your system is no longer able to supply the high voltage needed for the wider gap.
Also, the wider gap can be helping you now, but as your ignition system ages you can end up with a lot of misfiring if your system is no longer able to supply the high voltage needed for the wider gap.
Scanner
07-06-2002, 09:36 AM
You could go to a higher output coil, but that may cause arching in the cap, the ign. system was not designed for HEI type ign.
Remember, electricity, follows the path of least resistance.
Remember, electricity, follows the path of least resistance.
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