Spark plugs, E85 and boost
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Spark plugs, E85 and boost
I was thinking about this the other day and it got me wondering. when running 93 octane and boost it is the general consensus to run a colder plug to prevent detonation and since E85 is prone to this due to its higher octane would one be able to run say factory type plugs and not have to worry about pre-ignition or is it also recommended to go 1 or 2 heat ranges colder?
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I was thinking about this the other day and it got me wondering. when running 93 octane and boost it is the general consensus to run a colder plug to prevent detonation and since E85 is prone to this due to its higher octane would one be able to run say factory type plugs and not have to worry about pre-ignition or is it also recommended to go 1 or 2 heat ranges colder?
EDIT: From things ive read, E85 is more prone to PRE-Ignition. However, pre-ignition often leads to detonation and failure.
EDIT 2: Also, running a colder plug seems to be the best answer
Last edited by JAX04; 05-16-2011 at 01:01 PM.