NEW SPARK PLUG UPGRADE ON ROCKET3R

[cootertwo]

DPR8EIX-9 and I put a dab of anti seize on the plugs when installing. 05 and 2013

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Avoid Iridium plugs because they have much higher resistance and require higher electrical output than the stock Rocket III (2.3L) can produce to perform as well as the standard plug on our Rockets. That is why Triumph does not use them. Now if you can up grade your electric output to the ignition system, Iridium plugs may actually be better in the Rocket. But not in a bone stock Rocket III (2.3L).

 

[jackrotten]

Avoid Iridium plugs because they have much higher resistance and require higher electrical output than the stock Rocket can produce to perform as well as the standard plug on our Rockets. That is why Triumph does not use them. Now if you can up grade your electric output to the ignition system, Iridium plugs may actually be better in the Rocket. But not in a bone stock Rocket.

Good to know, thank you.

 

[cootertwo]

Sorry Idaho Red, but I do not think iridium plugs take any more to make a spark, than most any other plug. The only part of an iridium spark plug that is iridium, is the electrode, which is the part that wears away on other spark plugs. In the old days, and maybe still, they used to make "resistor" spark plugs, that indeed took a little more umph to get through the resistor that was built into the spark plug. Also some plug wires have resistance built in, both mainly do reduce radio interference.

"From the linked article"
Spark plugs play an essential role in gas ignition engines by generating an electric spark across a small ignition gap, that fires a combustion chamber and powers the engine. There are three types of spark plug – iridium, platinum/rhodium, and copper – and all work in the same way, so talking about the difference between iridium and ‘normal’ spark plugs is somewhat misleading. The only real difference is the metal used to create the central electrode.

Iridium Spark Plug Vs ‘Normal’ Spark Plug – What’s The Difference?

There are three types of spark plug – iridium, platinum/rhodium, and copper – and all work in the same way, so what makes them different?

www.rmwalshltd.co.uk

 

[imcool]

Avoid Iridium plugs because they have much higher resistance and require higher electrical output than the stock Rocket can produce to perform as well as the standard plug on our Rockets. That is why Triumph does not use them. Now if you can up grade your electric output to the ignition system, Iridium plugs may actually be better in the Rocket. But not in a bone stock Rocket.

the chart I posted for replacement Iridium spark plugs have exact same resistance as stock rocket spark plugs currently coming from triumph.

I am not sure what you meant by different resistance on iridium spark plugs.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I'm speaking of the original 2.3L Rocket III.

 

[zenbiker]

hello,

Factory spark plugs are from NGK and used in following type of older model motorcycles ( not impressive to me ) I expected premium grade spark plugs in this rocket 3 R.






I want to to upgrade the spark plugs to better technology from NGK, I did quite a bit of research and made this chart, can you help me deciding which spark plug to buy and upgrade with? Can you have a look at chart below please and offer some expert advise?




Thanks

Once the voltage is high enough to jump the spark plug gap, the spark is created and is exactly the same regardless of the plug used provided the gap is the same. The only advantage to higher quality plugs is longevity and resistance to fouling if you are running rich. Also, be sure you use plugs with the same heat range as stock!

 

[zenbiker]

Once the voltage is high enough to jump the spark plug gap, the spark is created and is exactly the same regardless of the plug used provided the gap is the same. The only advantage to higher quality plugs is longevity and resistance to fouling if you are running rich. Also, be sure you use plugs with the same heat range as stock!