I just bought some +4 Bosch plugs myself and am exploring the possibility of
upgrading the coil.    I'd be interested in hearing any one else experience
with these plugs and/or a high output coil.

Chris.
'85 Westy.

----- Original Message -----
From: VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 2:26 AM
Subject: Plat +4s, high output coil Questions

> In my quest to gain all I can out of my 1.9L (85 Westy), I am wondering
about
> the Bosch Plat +4 plugs and High output coils. Will the plugs gain me
anything
> or just a waste of money? I am not looking for a power boost, just a MPG
gain.
> What about high output coils? Will I fry the computer or dizzy? Will I
gain
> anything out of it? Anyone ever try it? I stuck one in my pickup and it
works
> real good, it smoothed the engine out a lot and gained a little power. Can
I do
> it in the Vanagon and if so, what coil should I use.
> I assume I would also need to upgrade the wires to better than stock to
use the
> extra power.
>   Any other suggestions to gain MPG I am open to(other than common sense
stuff,
> tire psi,etc..).
> Thanks.
>
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