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gomarlins3 · 12-04-2007, 08:47 PM

I am assuming that the electrode has to sit facing a specific way inside the cylinder for optimal burn. I guess the threads in the plug and the threads on the block have to line just right as you start them into the head and you must use the EXACT amount of torque to make sure THAT plug lines up perfectly in THAT cylinder. If you use a different plug, the threads won't line up just right and the electrode would face a different way inside the head. The engine would still work of course, but you would not get the optimal burn and efficiency.

This is just my reasoning, I could be completely wrong. I DO know that I am suppose to use the correct plug in each cylinder.

You would be really amazed at what was done to get 70+ MPG out of this car. The under side is so aerodynamic it's not even funny. It's not flat like a race car, but they put like things under to help with air flow and to keep areas from creating a low pressure zone.

OP- I am sorry for the OT discussion.

12-04-2007, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,788	I am assuming that the electrode has to sit facing a specific way inside the cylinder for optimal burn. I guess the threads in the plug and the threads on the block have to line just right as you start them into the head and you must use the EXACT amount of torque to make sure THAT plug lines up perfectly in THAT cylinder. If you use a different plug, the threads won't line up just right and the electrode would face a different way inside the head. The engine would still work of course, but you would not get the optimal burn and efficiency. This is just my reasoning, I could be completely wrong. I DO know that I am suppose to use the correct plug in each cylinder. You would be really amazed at what was done to get 70+ MPG out of this car. The under side is so aerodynamic it's not even funny. It's not flat like a race car, but they put like things under to help with air flow and to keep areas from creating a low pressure zone. OP- I am sorry for the OT discussion. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.