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brads911sc 07-13-2011 07:03 PM

3.2 SS Spark plug
 
I have a newly built 3.2 SS, Compression 9:5.1, single plug, large port heads, ITBs, MSD, gapped at 40.

I am running the Bosch WR5DC+ Spark Plug that is stock on the 3.0 (80-83).

The 84-89, 3.2 runs WR7DC+

What should I be using? switch out the 5's for 7's since its not a stock 3.0?

DRACO A5OG 07-13-2011 07:17 PM

7's on 3.2

kerthunk 07-13-2011 07:37 PM

I have a fresh 3.2SS as well, but using CIS. I was going to run the WR8DC+ since I had a '79, but Steve Weiner told me that they would be much too hot and he recommended that I go with the WR5DC+ instead.

kinein 07-13-2011 07:51 PM

which one is the turbo plug for the 930 heard it runs cooler i am running a supercharger setup i have read that should switch up too turbo plugs so which one are turbo plugs?

FPB111 07-13-2011 08:33 PM

Bosch higher number is hotter
NGK higher is colder

I would run the coldest plug that does not foul, hot plugs can hurt.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1310617842.jpg

kinein 07-13-2011 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPB111 (Post 6134855)
Bosch higher number is hotter
NGK higher is colder

I would run the coldest plug that does not foul, hot plugs can hurt.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1310617842.jpg

enough said about that one........:eek:

kinein 07-13-2011 08:44 PM

so what ngk would you run?

kerthunk 07-13-2011 09:02 PM

Have you tried pulling the plugs to check for fouling?

kinein 07-13-2011 09:11 PM

i just bought this motor with 62k on it, ill be putting my supercharger on shortly in a couple of weeks....so i am tryin to get some fuel injectors replaced and cooler plugs to run

T77911S 07-14-2011 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPB111 (Post 6134855)
Bosch higher number is hotter
NGK higher is colder

I would run the coldest plug that does not foul, hot plugs can hurt.

+1
always run the coldest plug you can.
the main reason for hotter plugs is the idle circuit, it is richer and needs the hotter plug to keep clean.

i ran a WR4 in my 2.7 as a test. the plug was black from idle and driving around town, but when i took a trip, 9 hours of leaner burn mid RPM's, the plug was clean and white/tan.

start with a cold plug (wr5), check them every 100 miles and see how they look.

db_cooper 07-14-2011 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPB111 (Post 6134855)
Bosch higher number is hotter
NGK higher is colder

I would run the coldest plug that does not foul, hot plugs can hurt.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1310617842.jpg

I did not know Porsche made a two stroke engine...love the two compression rings and no oil control ring..;)

brads911sc 07-14-2011 10:29 AM

Thanks All for the feedback. I have had no issues with my 5's. I just had realized that many with a 3.2 mention 7's so i didnt want to cause any harm by running a cooler plug. Ill keep the 5's unless I see an issue...

Steve@Rennsport 07-14-2011 10:31 AM

Keep the 5's.

brads911sc 07-14-2011 10:32 AM

Thanks Steve!

KTL 07-14-2011 12:46 PM

The annoying thing about heat range numbers is not only are they not consistent from brand to brand (like others said lower # is hot, higher # is cold in NGK speak, and vice versa in Bosch speak) but also the numbers don't directly correlate. For instance the NGK BP5ES or BP6ES is good for carbs. Well that sounds like a far cry from the Bosch 5, but it's not.

Halm 07-30-2011 02:57 PM

What gap would be recommended for the WR5DC+?

Thanks. :)

stlrj 07-31-2011 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halm (Post 6167581)
What gap would be recommended for the WR5DC+?

Thanks. :)

What kind of ignition wires are you running?

Halm 08-01-2011 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlrj (Post 6169643)
What kind of ignition wires are you running?

As far as I know, the wires are stock, or OEM style, as is the rest of the ignition system.

stlrj 08-01-2011 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halm (Post 6169893)
As far as I know, the wires are stock, or OEM style, as is the rest of the ignition system.

Stock wires=stock gap. ~0.028"-0.030"

Halm 08-01-2011 07:08 AM

Thanks! :)


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