spark plugs
- 83 MUTT
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spark plugs
so according to this i can run NON resister(more spark) plugs in a 80/81. what changed or what happened to have um change to resister
- 83 MUTT
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Re: spark plugs
my 82 has bigger coils than my 81
- DenverWinger
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Re: spark plugs
Not sure about the '82/'83 but my '80 has resistors in the sparkplug caps. Resistor plugs not needed.
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Re: spark plugs
right, so why run resister plugs also.....this in my 82 with a escort coil pack,NGK wires showing the difference in the spark between a Non and resister plug
- Rambozo
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Re: spark plugs
What changed was a radio.
- 83 MUTT
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Re: spark plugs
i thought of that.....would runnin NON resister plugs put a strain on the oem coils
- DenverWinger
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'83 Trav-Lite Camper (2010-)
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'72 CL350 (1980-1988) sold
'78 Suzuki GS550 (1985-2005) sold
'77 GL1000 (2002-2006) sold
Re: spark plugs
Non resistor plugs will be fine, but if you have a radio they cause interference especially on AM band if you listen to that
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♪ 99 Bugs in the Code. ♫

♫ Take one down, Patch it around, ♪
♫ 127 Little Bugs in the Code. ♫ ♪

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