View Single Post
Old 04-19-2012, 11:36 PM   #194 (permalink)
jkv357
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: WI
Posts: 473
Thanks: 157
Thanked 77 Times in 55 Posts
Have you read the color of the plugs you are running now?

Can you go up 1 heat range?

I've seen a good guide to reading plug mixture and heat range, and can try to find it again if you'd like to see it.

EDIT: This is a link to a good article about reading plugs for mixture and heat range - http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/pontiac...Readplugs.html It gives you some idea of what to look for, but to really get an accurate reading you need to have fresh plugs and do a "plug chop" where you run the engine at its operating RPM (usually WOT for racing) and then shut it off immediately - not really the same type of situation you have. It still may give you some indication if you can make a plug change to increase efficiency. I would expect that you could go 1 range hotter because of your consistent low RPM running.


Jay

Last edited by jkv357; 04-21-2012 at 01:02 AM..
  Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to jkv357 For This Useful Post:
low&slow (04-22-2012)