LPG spark plug gap & heat range
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:07
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Hi folks, anyone know if it is really necessary to go a heat range colder in spark plugs when using dual fuel?
Also, I've heard you should close
the gap up 0.1mm. Any truth to this?
Are NGK plugs worth the extra $11 each over Nippon Denso?
Engine is a 1FZ-FE 4.5 petrol Toyota Landcruiser 6 cyl using BP Ultimate and LPG via a large size IMPCO gas setup.
Runs like a clock and I want to keep it that way.
Cheers
Reply By: Tippa - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:31
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 at 19:31
I recently had my 80 series converted to dual fuel with the Appolo Electronic Injected gas system. Best thing i have done!
As for spark plugs, the largest dealer in NSW installed my system and said factory std spec plugs are fine, and one heat range colder are perfect. I fitted one heat range colder NGKs and gapped them as per normal specs of 0.8mm. I replaced all leads, dizzy cap and rotor button too as they had 265,000kms on them and needed it. He then tuned it with his laptop as i drove and it now feels like it has more power than when on petrol, so the plugs must be at least doing ok!
As mentioned stay clear of Champion. I always just go with NGK and have never had a drama.
If you are being quoted $11 more than Nippon Denso then give Supercheap a try or even repco. I have never thought NGK were that more expensive really... Dont worry about fancy ones, when i gapped
mine they were the split electrode (called splitfire by some brands) and they were cheap.
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