Nissan 370Z Forum  

1 or 2 step colder plugs?

The ideal you're shooting for is "just cold enough to not cause any dangerous knocking" + "hot enough to keep itself clean so it doesn't foul quickly and misfire". It's

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain > Forced Induction


Like Tree7Likes

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 05-22-2011, 05:58 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
wstar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,024
Drives: too slow
Rep Power: 3596
wstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond reputewstar has a reputation beyond repute
Default

The ideal you're shooting for is "just cold enough to not cause any dangerous knocking" + "hot enough to keep itself clean so it doesn't foul quickly and misfire". It's a delicate balance, and going colder when you don't need to can be detrimental in the long run if those colder plugs build up carbon fouling.
dAvenue likes this.
__________________
7AT Track Car!
Journal thread / Car setup details
wstar is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Bumper plugs do you have it? Cell Exterior & Interior 4 04-24-2011 09:10 PM
OEM spark plugs life? IS2000 Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 8 12-02-2010 10:36 AM
Spark Plugs MichaelM Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10 11-20-2010 09:07 AM
Wideband Sensor Plugs. Check 'Em. CBRich Intake/Exhaust 4 11-17-2010 09:21 PM
Spark plugs. Chan Chee Hoe Engine & Drivetrain 11 08-31-2009 08:04 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:00 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2