Jeff Diebolt wrote:
> 
> At 04:05 PM 1/13/97 -0600, Chris Pittack wrote:
> >Vanagonians,
> >
> >I just returned from the parts store over lunch.  Not having owned an
> >gasoline powered car since 1980, its been a while since I purchased
> >spark plugs!  Now that we own a wasserboxer I thought I'd replace the
> >rotor, cap, wires and plugs.  Did you guys know that spark plugs now
> >have THREE "prongs"!  Never even heard of these critters before!
> >
> >Anyone out there using these 3 pronged jobbers?  Comments?  What do
> >three prongs do for you?
> >
> >Chris P.   Seattle, WA
> >'89 Oil Burning Jetta "Jake"
> 
> I can't help you out with personal experiences with the three prong plugs,
> but I do know they a widely used in VWs and Audis. I use Bosch platinum
> only, I know there are some Vanagon owners that'll say other wise. But the
> vehicle I put them in have better overall performance. This test was done
> after only changing the plugs. IMHO
> Greetings from Michigan's Upper Peninsula
> Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt

I know they're used in aircraft applications. Havn't seen them at parts
stores around here.(ohio) Speaking of plugs, does anyone have any input
about the splitfires????