Re: Spark Plug trick

[FAST4DR@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 11/24/98 8:16:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, owner-bmw-
digest@domain.elided writes:

<< There is an old dragsters trick to get all the performance out of your 
 plugs. If you install the spark plugs so that the open side of the 
 electrode is facing the intake valve, it is said to improve the 'burn' 
 as opposed to being 180 degs. away, >>

This is called "indexing" and does work.  The reason this is done in most
racing environments and not by most street warriors is the work involved.
But, when every hp can mean the difference between first and last, this can
give that little extra edge.
Dave
98 M3/4

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