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Thread: How to Choose the Right Spark Plug???

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    What's that tapping sound?? Chalky's Avatar
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    How to Choose the Right Spark Plug???

    Ok, so we all know that the factory spec replacement for the SVO is the Motorcraft AWSF32-C, but if you want to go with something else, apart from looking at the parts store webpages for a recommendation, how do you decide the correct plug for your engine?? How do you determine the correct heat range etc?? Experts, please chime in!!!!

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    Stock? Modified?
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    What's that tapping sound?? Chalky's Avatar
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    Exactly!!! an answer on both senarios would be helpful

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    At one point I used to recommend the NGK TR5, however, after several broken porcelain incidents I believe that plug is too hot and now use the TR6.
    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    I've been using the NGK TR5 IX for years with no problems but someone recently said it was too cold a plug. I was wondering how to determine that??

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    If you start having cold-start and idling issues where the plugs are fouling, then it's too cold. Otherwise, you're good to go.

    Someday I'll post a pic of how/where to read the actual temp of the electrodes. But it's tired and I'm late now.
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