interesting read:
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interesting read:
found this on amsoil website. Seems amsoil and NGK irridium plugs do increase hp and torque: http://www.performanceoiltechnology....mcv_max_hp.htm
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this actually backs up what cycle-rama had mentioned to me(we were talking about the ngk plugs not the oil difference however). They are a high performance shop winning tons of HP shootouts. the actual #'s are so small as to not notice a difference on the street, however it is there on the dyno(which is why they run the ngk on bikes they set up for a shootout). Of course you don't have to trust anyone, I however believe it to be true, they did not perform the dyno runs, an independent company did.
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Can't comment on the plugs, don't know the condition or gaps, but I would think any decent synthetic would provide equivalent gains over dyno oil, especially if the oils are not equivalent weight. I think there is a web site around that compared several full and partial synthetic oils over many more parameters and in more detail. If I recall there was not one oil that shined in all areas, so whats best for you depended on your driving habits what you think is important.
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Can't comment on the plugs, don't know the condition or gaps, but I would think any decent synthetic would provide equivalent gains over dyno oil, especially if the oils are not equivalent weight. I think there is a web site around that compared several full and partial synthetic oils over many more parameters and in more detail. If I recall there was not one oil that shined in all areas, so whats best for you depended on your driving habits what you think is important.
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NGK have been a preferred plug for many performance engine builder in cars and bikes for YEARS
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I'm running the NGKs now too. Had them in for a while, couldn't tell any significant difference, took them out. Then found out that the T-Max doesn't have ION sensing so no loss / reason to keep using stock plugs. Haven't done a Dyno, can't tell seat of the pants either but still like them for a couple of reasons. First off I am sure that the materials will last longer than stock and I believe are less prone to fouling. I also like the fact that they come pre-gapped and I don't have to mess with that.