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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by need2speed94
The mod consists of drilling a 1/16" hole in the ground strap...
I couldn't figure out why drilling a ground strap (rather than the electrode) would do anything to the electrical properties of a spark plug, until I read Pocket's post..."Quote:
Originally Posted by CHADsterss
Whats the worst that could happen? A miss..?

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

gMAG I think that it is possible to reshape a conductor, or electrode, so that current is limited at a certain range, and also delayed, like a capacitor.
Arbitrarily drilling a hole in a spark electrode can't be worth the return that is promised, though.

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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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No...if the record holders of LS and LT drag cars are still running a conventional style plug what makes you think your bolt on or cam only car should run anything different. Just stick with NGKs or Delco and gap them at .040, tighten it up for boost or spray
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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NO drilling required

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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Pocket
The tip of the electrode breaking off and scarring a cyl wall. I feel dumber for reading a few posts on that forum... sheesh
this ^^^^^ LOL
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