The only true test is to run them about 100 miles at highway speeds then
take a look at them. If they are black ............. too rich, if they
are silver or white .......... too lean. Way too lean.

Stan Wilder
On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:16:43 -0800 developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
writes:
> I'm using Bosch quad plugs and I notice my MPG is lower but I'm not
> sure it
> is the plugs just yet. I do notice more power.
>
> William Polowniak
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "joseph Trussell" <joetruss@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 8:12 AM
> Subject: Re: Cut you spark plugs
>
>
> > I'm sure this is a worn-out topic (but since we're discussing
> plugs,) I
> ran
> > Bosch plus-4 plugs in my last Vanagon and they seemed to give
> extra power
> > and I didn't notice any damaging side effects.  Recently I had a
> friend
> tell
> > me that on an old engine, it's not a good idea to run them because
> they
> > cause quicker wear to the older parts.  Is this true?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Joe T.
> > '85 GL
> >
> >
> > ----Original Message Follows----
> > From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> > Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Cut you spark plugs
> > Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:50:58 -0600
> >
> > There are a lot of simple experiments that an individual can do on
> his
> > own. Splitting the plugs, indexing the plugs, using ventilated
> point sets
> > checking resistance in spark plug wires, different valve
> settings,
> > magnetos, capacitor discharge ignition etc.
> > I've found that the simplest way to get a few extra horsepower is
> to buy
> > your fuel away from major cities. Unleaded fuel in Cities is full
> of
> > anti-polutant compounds (water) and has less usable octane than
> the fuel
> > sold out in small counties.
> > I get more power, more MPG when I buy fuel after I leave Dallas
> Texas
> > County when I'm going on my 250 mile camping trips.
> > Don't stop experimenting you might find a small miracle.
> >
> > Stan Wilder
> > 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
> >
> > On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:09:00 EST Steven Denis <NotaJeep@AOL.COM>
> writes:
> >  > In a message dated 12/27/01 8:00:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> >  > zavlomja@EC-RED.COM writes:
> >  >
> >  > << You should really try this at home, LOL
> >  >   >>
> >  >
> >  > Sure...go ahead...why not?..however HAVE a spare set of plugs
> >  > handy.
> >  >
> >  > I've spent years indexing plugs and the WBX really LIKES the
> triple
> >  > (self
> >  > indexing?) electrode plugs. There IS some relevance to the
> position
> >  > on the
> >  > spark plug electrodes...BIG change?..Ummm no...in a super high
> >  > compression/supercharged engine you CAN shield the gap or cause
> the
> >  > spark to
> >  > "blow out" with improper positioning. On the van?...Send a set
> of
> >  > plugs so
> >  > modified to Bob for his next dyno run...as He pointed out, seat
> of
> >  > the pants
> >  > is not the same as actual performance
> >  >
> >  > steve....
> >  >
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