i read in a bike magazine that if you rounded the tip of your spark plug and set it about 2 thousands wider gap it would run better. anybody tried this i was going to try it any suggestions
roller

 

in general- the widest gap possible is better...but too wide and it'll not fire...

and our modern ignition systems look for a certain amount of resistance in the plugs and wires, otherwise the computer may think that a misfire is occurring and retard the timing...

resulting in reduced power and MPG.

or start throwing codes


highly tuned race motors and street motors are different animals


our street bike ignition systems are really really good, light years ahead of just 20 years ago.

unless you have specific needs and a way to measure results, you may do best to leave it




Mike

 

I've never heard of that, and while it might be a cool thing for YOU to try and report back to us on, I think I'll just leave my plugs set at recommended gaps and configuration.

In all seriousness, if you do try it, let us know what happens and whether you voided your warranty

 

Google "side gapping"

 

used to do it on my 396 chev motor, hard to tell if it was better, it had a little under 600 hp!! sure it didn't hurt!!

 

A "rounded" center electrode is one of the descriptions of a worn spark plug. While the manufacturers may be trying to sell more spark plugs, they continue their explanation by saying that crisp edges on both the center and side electrodes promote an easier, better spark and that worn, round surfaces require more voltage to fire. Many people believe they feel the engine running better with new spark plugs. Aside from some accumulation of combustion deposits, the only real difference between new and well used plugs is the erosion which has happened to both electrodes thus rounding them and widening the gap. If you wish to "pre-wear" your plugs before installing them, it is your call.

 

I'm not talking about pre-eroding your spark plugs, it's basically trimming back the ground strap to help "unshroud" the spark.

 

two thousandths is pretty hard to feel. Doubt many here could do it.

 

Try these instead !

http://www.pulstar.com/

 

thanks for input, think i will try the pulstar pulse plugs. has any body tried them
thanks roller
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