confusion of online part ordering... January 18, 2011, 01:48:19 PM so im looking at RockAutoparts catalog and its giving me different spark plug numbers between a base 2.3 and a sport 2.3. whats the difference between a sport and base to where they run different spark plugs? i want to get NGK iridium plugs because i have an Accel ignition box so running copper its jerker then , platinum plugs make it alittle smoother so i figure iridium will make it even better.http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=100&partnum=7243&a=FR100-7243-2654 Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #1 – January 18, 2011, 03:11:18 PM As far as Thunderbirds are concerned, there's no "base" or "sport" 2.3t engine. Don't know why that would come up...odd. Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #2 – January 18, 2011, 03:23:41 PM There is no difference. Just generic parts catalog.IMO, take that Accel box out of the car and throw it over the fence. I used to run AutoLite 784's and now I run NGK V-grooves (TR-5) (I use V-Grooves on all my cars now) and have never had an issue with spark. You shouldn't be using platinum plugs in a turbo car, and the iridiums aren't worth the premium price. Use the coppers, and replace them every year or so.For your set-up, the Accel box is just dead weight and now costing you more in spark-plugs. Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #3 – January 18, 2011, 04:31:44 PM So the extra spark power from the accel box isnt doing anything? I bought the car with it so i dont know much abou it. Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #4 – January 18, 2011, 04:34:35 PM There's no need for it with your set-up. I'd just pull it. The stock ignition, in good condition, will do what you need it to. Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #5 – January 18, 2011, 04:51:04 PM would i need with with a boport stage 3 head and stage 3 cam, a 50trim turbo and ported intakes? Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #6 – January 18, 2011, 07:19:34 PM Doubtful. If your car can't run right with it now, mostly stock, it's sure not going to help you out later. 21-22# boost, BV head, cam, 9.0:1 compression, hybrid turbo...stock ignition with no problems. Toss the Accel junk in the trash. Quote Selected
confusion of online part ordering... Reply #7 – January 19, 2011, 02:07:41 PM alright! i'll figure out the wiring and do it! thanks for the advice! Quote Selected
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