need2speed94

I've heard this mod helps with fuel economy, but what really got me interested is that it also gives you a few more ponies. The mod consists of drilling a 1/16" hole in the ground strap... has anyone done this? Thinking about it, it does make sense, but at the same time, it almost seems like it would defeat the purpose of the ground strap all together. Any testimonies? I really don't care about gaining MPG, more interested in power gains?
In a nutshell... Does It Work?

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

Uhh...why? Sounds like a gimmick to me. Kinda like the split fires back in the day.

Remember, electricity always takes the path of least resistance.

Which is why the platinum 4's, 2's etc don't help at all until the plugs are already shot and in need of replacement, when the ground strap might be getting worn down or carbon covered. Then having an extra ground strap might be beneficial. However, so is routine maintenance on your spark plugs.

need2speed94

Yea this is why I posted about it on here before going ahead and doing it... seems like it wouldn't work, then again since the spark would travel through the hole in the strap, there would be a more complete combustion? What the hell, plugs aren't that much anyway so maybe I'll just go and do it and post the results up on here for future reference.

cookba

iTrader: (10)

where did you read this BS? how does this even remotely make sense? if you do it, prepare to buy another ground strap after it ***** the bed on you. leave well enough alone. you want better mpg, get more air into the engine, maximize plug gap free up air flow out of the engine, create less drag.

BOBS99SS

iTrader: (2)

^thisx1000000000, i would also like to know where you read this at?

TheSilverOne

iTrader: (22)

in my 6 years of being a member of this great forum, I have never heard of this.

tillery

iTrader: (4)

Its mentioned over on the thread about E3 plugs. LS450 mentions it as a old racer trick.

88gtman

Just get you a set of these.
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=5
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disc0monkey

iTrader: (10)

Indexing the plugs and this is fine if your trying to squeeze hp from every last spot.

disc0monkey

iTrader: (10)

They don't need to be worn to use their theorical benefit. Resistance increases with heat, it gives the circuit a dynamic path.

Unfortunately this creates an obstruction to the flame which offsets the benefit?

As I understand it drilling the hole is to improve kernel

need2speed94

I didn't get it from a thread on here, can you give me the link to the E3 thread?... I got it from this site,

http://www.gassavers.org/showthread.php?t=956

Ignore the name of the site and just click it lol.

need2speed94

Well, maybe this thread will be the first to declare it as useful or bullshit lol. There's a first for everything, hopefully it works... becuase that will be one more free mod to add to the list!

99 PROBLEMS

iTrader: (47)

that's total

omarrakeen

iTrader: (2)

never heard of it either. dont think its true...its funny how people look at gains from sparkplugs.

createnit

i wouldn't waste my time messing with that. Sounds like a possibility for malfunction

CHADsterss

Whats the worst that could happen? A miss..?

ANTICOP RAM AIR

iTrader: (7)

It wont let me add them to my shopping cart... I need a set of these bad. Im getting really shitty gas mileage...

Rakenjevnk

can't believe I clicked a thread named "Sparkplug mod" silly me, of course more snake oil.

need2speed94

Like that guy said, what's the worst that could happen...? Someone has to be the lab rat here and test it out lol. Next time I'm due for plugs, I'll buy 2 sets, one I won't touch and the other I'll do this mod and post results on here.

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

The tip of the electrode breaking off and scarring a cyl wall. I feel dumber for reading a few posts on that forum... sheesh