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era vulgaris
post Mar 14 2016, 05:55 AM
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So it came as a surprise that my car has 12mm plugs. I thought all 914's had 14mm? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
The PO was using NGK DP8EA-9. Looks like they have a pretty high heat rating at 8. The 14mm plugs most people seem to recommend, and that I used on my old 1.7 are the NGK BP6ES, which have a heat rating of 6.
Should I be looking for a similar rated plug for my current car? It's a 2270 with Mallory Unilite dizzy, MSD 6AL, and MSD Blaster 2 coil. Is there a better plug for my setup than the DP8EA-9?
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post Mar 14 2016, 10:17 AM
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Ok thanks, good to know!

No issue, just curious if they were optimal for my setup.
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post Mar 14 2016, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(era vulgaris @ Mar 14 2016, 12:17 PM) *

Ok thanks, good to know!

No issue, just curious if they were optimal for my setup.

Is this on your 2270cc?

Look at your plugs electrode, is it a nice tan/brown colour?
Then you are golden, stop overthinking things.

If the electrode is bright white then you have a big problem.
All dirty black, problem but not as bad.
...and both of the above could be timing and/or jetting and still not be plug related.
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