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Re: Bad spark plugs? (Long Story)

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Subject: Re: Bad spark plugs? (Long Story)
From: Dean Rayner <dean_rayner@mac.com>
Date: 18 Jun 2001 14:35:09 +0100
On Sunday, June 17, 2001 7:57 pm, Terry Thompson <firespiter@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I always thought that plugs are plugs (the only reason
>I used Splitfires, was because I thought it was
>gitchy. Spitfire/splitfire <- I know. I'm retarded.)
>Anyhow, I've used splitfires almost since day 1 and
>this is the first time I've had a problem with them.
>From now on I'm going to use the Bosche's and keep a
>spare set in the trunk.

As I understand it, the principle behind the Splitfire plugs is a faster burn 
of the petrol/air mix.  This MAY (?) help with modern cars, but is of no 
benifit to our age of engine.  Stick with a similar technology as origional 
equipment.  (KISS - keep it simple, stupid!)

Dean Rayner.

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