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Old 05-17-07, 08:25 AM
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is it necessary to run 2nd gen plugs when using a 2nd gen coil?

i have converted my DD FB to run off of a 2nd gen coil. i will also be converting my SA to run off of a MSD powered 2nd gen coil. i read that some people say it is totally necessary to use 2nd gen plugs when you run the 2nd gen coil. is this true? has anyone ran both and noticed a difference? i want to know before i shell out the money for nothing. thanks.
Old 05-17-07, 09:17 AM
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You should run the 2nd gen plugs. I tried the 2nd coil for a while but the engine didn't sound right for some reason and I went back to stock. Forgot to change back to the 12A plugs and didn't notice any difference between the 2 on a stock ignition.
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My SE was ran with MSD. So i had 1 msd coil for each leading and 1 msd coil for both trailing and the 6A powered them. I had noticed that my leading plugs were longer than the trailing. Why?
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NO you dont. you can run any spark plug. In fact, with my cars, I run motorcyle spark plugs (B9ev's - B10ev's) and the "they said not so good" autolite's race plugs. As long as you gap it right, you shouldnt have any problem.
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Wow B9 and B10 ev's. I ran those when I was squeezing my 1200.
I've tried the 2nd gen plugs after the ignition upgrade and didn't feel any difference with the 1st gen plugs.
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Originally Posted by RXnos1200
Wow B9 and B10 ev's. I ran those when I was squeezing my 1200.
I've tried the 2nd gen plugs after the ignition upgrade and didn't feel any difference with the 1st gen plugs.


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Wacky,
Are you running the colder B10ev's in the trailing side?
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