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Do you lose power with colder plugs

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Are there any disadvantages associated with running colder plugs? noticeable power loss, whp?



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My understanding is that with colder plugs you can add a little bit more timing and pick up a couple of ponies. At least, that's what I've heard from some tune writers. FWIW.

Personally, I would not recommend changing out to colder plugs unless your tune writer recommends it with the tune you're running.
 

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Plugs

I agree with the Horseman. You won't loose any power unless they carbon up and mis fire. I wouldn't use colder plugs unless you add some kind of power adder that calls for a colder plug.
 
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sounds good, thanks guys.
 
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