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Old 04-15-2015, 12:14 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Ford, Nissan, Mercedes. Twin plugs go back a very long way, before WW2. Very common on aircraft engines.
The reasons can vary greatly. In most modern applications it's emissions. In aircraft a backup ignition system would be a reason with a magneto to provide an ignition in the event of catastrpohic electrical system failure.
In racing applications, better power and or economy.

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