Re: Triples for the V8

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>>Re: triple electrode plugs
>>
>>The triple electrode plugs (for the 2.8L V6) do not look like your ordinary
>>plug. Instead of having one ground electrode that bends over the center
>>electrode, there are three that come from the sides and create three "gaps"
>>on the side of the center electrode.  The tip of the center electrode is
>>exposed to the combustion chamber. I am guessing that instead of just one
>>spark/flame front, there are three created when it fires, ending in much
>>better combustion. I was told to not use anything else in this car with
this
>>engine. The people I spoke to said that when other plugs have been tried,
the
>>car did not run right. I took his advice. My car runs beautifully.
>>
>>I bought mine from a mail order company, but I think they are a regular
>>stocking item at the dealer. (I was buying a K&N filter from this company,
so
>>I ordered the plugs also); I bought them from Strano's (68 White St.,
>>Brookville, PA 15825; 1-800-729-1831) for
>>$4.32 apiece. (Mine were part #F6DTC-1); You'll have to check whether they
>>make them for the 5KCST and if they are recommended.
>>
>>Good luck! Keep it under 90!
>>
>>Jim Griffin    ----- JGRIFFJ@AOL.COM


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, Triples the way to go? I think not.  
Platins...............  That's the ticket  NJTH



Later!

Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B

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