Fitting hotter plugs Q?
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Fitting hotter plugs Q?
My old beast of a Landy has now got a late set of HIF44 carbs fitted to a later type inlet manifold, i.e. it does not have a manifold to water pump coolant outlet. Now I have been tinkering with the jets and it seems to run about right, or as best as I can get with out a rolling road. But when it gets hot it seems to be pinking but not like you would expect.
Going up a hill will not do it, but med throttle loads mean you can hear it just (over the noise!)
It is fitted with BPR5ES NGK plugs I am thinking of going to a number 4 hotter plug. Do you think 1 step is enough or would it still run okay with 3's?
I run on Shell V power only with lead additive, the plugs always appear very clean when I check them.
Anyone any experience with hotter plug set ups?
Going up a hill will not do it, but med throttle loads mean you can hear it just (over the noise!)
It is fitted with BPR5ES NGK plugs I am thinking of going to a number 4 hotter plug. Do you think 1 step is enough or would it still run okay with 3's?
I run on Shell V power only with lead additive, the plugs always appear very clean when I check them.
Anyone any experience with hotter plug set ups?
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Can you reason why you would even think about fitting hotter plugs ?
This would only make any pinking etc worse !!!!
But with a properly running engine, 5's should be fine. You could try 6's, but I see no real reason that you should need them. Sounds more like fuelling and ignition need sorted first.
This would only make any pinking etc worse !!!!
But with a properly running engine, 5's should be fine. You could try 6's, but I see no real reason that you should need them. Sounds more like fuelling and ignition need sorted first.
i agree with stevie on this one,
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts.
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk
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I wish it was that easy!the timing is spot on so is the fueling set up and carb balance. I have even gone as far as using a depth micrometer to ensure the jet height is correct and check for comparative dashpot lift accross the rev range!
I do have one last theory to check and it involves changing the exhaust, so i'll see how that goes.
I have managed to contact a friend who used to build Caterhams and he has suggested I could try going to a colder plug and see what changes. So I guess we'll see next outing.
Thanks for you advice.
I do have one last theory to check and it involves changing the exhaust, so i'll see how that goes.
I have managed to contact a friend who used to build Caterhams and he has suggested I could try going to a colder plug and see what changes. So I guess we'll see next outing.
Thanks for you advice.
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Its not pinking under load, it just seems to be there at a light throttle. I have tried timing at numerous different settings and with a vacuumless dizzy setup. i am starting to think its not timing related now.
I am busy with work at the moment so the old girl is off the road for a while anyway be a few months before she gets another leg stretch.
I am actually thinking of changing the heads for some with valve inserts in as well. Anyone suggest a good company? I actually have two heads ready to send for pressure testing and machining.
I am busy with work at the moment so the old girl is off the road for a while anyway be a few months before she gets another leg stretch.
I am actually thinking of changing the heads for some with valve inserts in as well. Anyone suggest a good company? I actually have two heads ready to send for pressure testing and machining.
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