Dan,
BP5ES are HOTTER than BP6ES,
I run BP5ES, should not last as long, but the car will start and warm up
faster.
Phil
Dan Neff wrote:
> Sun, 29 Aug 1999 "ken pletcher" <pletch@pacbell.net> wrote:
> >I was wondering what spark plugs everyone is using and are you happy
> >with them. I have been running NGK B6ES 11 for about 8,000 miles
> >and have had no problem's until recently. They seem to be fuel
> >fouling every now and then (as if one cylinder is shutting down) but
> >will clear up. I just pulled the plugs and they are wearing
> >perfectly (tanish color and the electrode is not melted).
> > Previously I tried Bosch plugs and the engine ran like crap. Any
> >suggestions?
> >
> >BTW my car is a 69 2000 with Solex carb's and cam,recently rebuild
> >engine and petronix ignition.
>
> I bought my car with BP6ES' and they seemed fine. I've done a TON of
> tune work since, so can't really say if they're the _right_ ones.
> Put approx 10k miles on them (but there were many tune related
> variables too, ala lousy mix, bad distributor, etc).
> I couldn't find NGK's, so then tried Bosch (platinum's). I agree -
> car ran like crap. I put up with them for 8k miles, then replaced
> them with BP5ES' which seem fine. I dunno if I'll switch to BP6ES'
> for winter or not -- the hotter plug comes recommended for winter..
>
> dan.
> -------------------
> Dan Neff '69 2000 (SU's, stock ignition)
> SRL311-12866
> Colorado Springs,CO
> -------------------
--
Philip Erickson Phone: (858) 622-7963
Associate Scientist
Medicinal Chemistry
Compound Management FAX: (858) 678-8277
Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4215 Sorrento Valley Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121
|