victorofhavoc
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I don't have FB, was this really the response?EQT's latest spark plug post on FB: "You know what, fuck it. Use whatever you want."
I don't have FB, was this really the response?EQT's latest spark plug post on FB: "You know what, fuck it. Use whatever you want."
. 024What gap do you suggest for a stage 1 setup?
Or stay with stock if you're not having issues.Just get the Ruthenium, gap them properly and save money.
Considering what seems like a large chunk of their customer-base, this is no surprise. Folks want to be spoon fed and have absolutes in the car mod world and there just isn't. EQT is simply providing info for digestion and making a recommendation that de-risks this issue beyond what is really needed b/c well...again...look at a lot of their customers.EQT's latest spark plug post on FB: "You know what, fuck it. Use whatever you want."
Does anyone really know if 0.024" is necessary on these OTS stage 1/2 cars? I just can't believe 0.004" is making f-all of a difference.. 024
I'm about 2k in on EQT Stage 1 91 octane with stock gap, and haven't had issues -- with that said, I'm still gonna follow the recommendation. I don't think there's any reason it would be suggested just for funsies, and it can't hurt. BUT I'm also going to be checking my plugs every 10-15k (still undecided), because it doesn't take long and is probably not a bad idea to keep an eye on them potentially opening up.Does anyone really know if 0.024" is necessary on these OTS stage 1/2 cars? I just can't believe 0.004" is making f-all of a difference.
It's not about funsies, its about a recommendation based on testing not just b/c it sounds good. Again - has anyone really tested the plug gap's impact on these cars? At 10-15K, just replace them. Your experience shows it - stock gap on a stage 1 tune isn't giving you any issues.I'm about 2k in on EQT Stage 1 91 octane with stock gap, and haven't had issues -- with that said, I'm still gonna follow the recommendation. I don't think there's any reason it would be suggested just for funsies, and it can't hurt. BUT I'm also going to be checking my plugs every 10-15k (still undecided), because it doesn't take long and is probably not a bad idea to keep an eye on them potentially opening up.
75000V/in x 0.004" x ((26psi +14.7psi (atm)) /14.7) = 830 VoltsDoes anyone really know if 0.024" is necessary on these OTS stage 1/2 cars? I just can't believe 0.004" is making f-all of a difference.
Neat, I learned something new today! I guess my standards are a bit warped, my view was largely shaped by the opinion that for a four-cylinder car, these make quite a bit of power. Thanks for giving some more information!75000V/in x 0.004" x ((26psi +14.7psi (atm)) /14.7) = 830 Volts
For reference, most boosted 4 cyl coil packs produce 40000V or more with the coil being capable of closer to 75000V. You don't want them running at 100% because they'll burn out fairly quickly, so target operating ranges are typically 50-75% of total capacity. Humidity and fuel quality will also have an impact.
I'm not sure I'd classify this engine as "high strung", even with a lot of boost. It's not like we have some sort of insane cylinder velocity, a high rev range, or even a high compression ratio. It's not really that sensitive.