Jimberg,
You make some good points, we tend to forget it is only the tip we are talking about anyway, so why isnt there a platinum tip plug with a copper core? Or is there?
Ill stand by my above comments, and dont know enough or care to know any more about platinum to agree or disagree with you, although you never did say why platinum tip plugs have a weaker spark? Firing at a lower voltage shouldnt be a problem or a concern with todays high powered factory ignition systems.
And how can you say todays cars use wimpy coils? Todays cars use excellent coils, and have very reliable and efficient ignition systems. This is one reason why you will see no horespower or fuel mileage gains from a MSD ignition box and/or coil upgrade over stock.
The reason the factory coils are so good, is because they have to be, all part of the effecient system for complete combustion to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy.
[This message has been edited by Mach 1 (edited 07-16-2001).]
[This message has been edited by Mach 1 (edited 07-16-2001).]
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