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movin 03-16-2006 01:24 PM

Resistor or Non-Resistor sparkplugs?
 
I didn't get this question answered, '87 Carrera.
I've heard that sparkplug resistors can fail before the plug wears out, just like the resistors in the plug wires do. But would using a non-resistor type plug risk producing interference with the engine management system?

RickM 03-16-2006 01:26 PM

Likely so. Have you experienced spark plug resistor failure?

movin 03-16-2006 05:29 PM

Yes I have, it was with a Corvette CDI system, some of the resistor plugs just flat failed in about 3,000mi, the spark would arc from the terminal end to the cylinder head bypassing the plug entirely. I suppose the resistor plugs couldn't handle the high voltages? Don't most track performance cars use non-resistor plugs?


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