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Old 21-04-2023, 11:06 PM   #9
Luddite
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Originally Posted by CarloL View Post
I am better off running a copper plug?
...or nickel or platinum. I have iridiums in my Evo and they've been fine for 6 years. Their main claimed advantage over standard plugs is a much longer life as the iridium is much more resistant to spark erosion than, say, copper. The thinner electrode and larger spark gap is also supposed to give a bigger spark for better combustion.

But, if you have any doubts, stick to tried and tested copper.
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