Plug lead thermal socks

[ToneyCaroney]

Hi all,

Finally decided to ditch the extenders and looking to go down the thermal sock route for the Griff. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced set?

Cheers.

[bobfather]

You can pay loads if you want, I'm sure people will advise it. I've been running Lucas leads (importantly they are long enough to reach without extenders) and cheap ebay socks for two years including two touring holidays. As long as you ensure they are pulled tightly against the rocker covers you should have the thermal segregation required

[mk1fan]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Recent thread with links.

[ToneyCaroney]

Thanks both. Any idea about this suppression business? Are leads with suppression required or can I just boot up my OEM leads?

[ukdj]

You need some resistance in the circuit somewhere, so if you are binning the extenders which may or may not be the resistive type, as well as running non resistive leads then I'd suggest that you run a resistive plug like BPR6ES or the iridium equivalrnt BPR6EIX

[bobfather]

ukdj said:

You need some resistance in the circuit somewhere, so if you are binning the extenders which may or may not be the resistive type, as well as running non resistive leads then I'd suggest that you run a resistive plug like BPR6ES or the iridium equivalrnt BPR6EIX

Is the resistance just to suppress crackling on the radio? I've been running without resistance for years

[ToneyCaroney]

Thanks ukdj.

What plugs are you running Bobfather?
Pretty sure my extenders are the non suppression type.

[bobfather]

ToneyCaroney said:

Thanks ukdj.

What plugs are you running Bobfather?
Pretty sure my extenders are the non suppression type.

NGK BPR6ES

I see now they're resistive. I still wonder why it has to be resistive. If it's just for the radio then it won't matter to most owners

Edited by bobfather on Tuesday 11th July 17:18

[ToneyCaroney]

bobfather said:

NGK BPR6ES

I know they're resistive. my question was why it had to have resistance. If it's just for the radio then it won't matter to most owners

Edited by bobfather on Tuesday 11th July 16:49

True! Thanks.

[ToneyCaroney]

So I'm going to replace the plugs with NGK BPR6ES. Anyone know if they need to be gapped or are they ok out of the box?

[bobfather]

ToneyCaroney said:

So I'm going to replace the plugs with NGK BPR6ES. Anyone know if they need to be gapped or are they ok out of the box?

I always check but I've never had to alter them. I've fitted BPR6ESs each year for the past 6 years since I start self servicing

[MisterT]

Should be factory set at 30 thou but probably worth checking before you screw them in

[Classic Chim]

ukdj said:

You need some resistance in the circuit somewhere, so if you are binning the extenders which may or may not be the resistive type, as well as running non resistive leads then I'd suggest that you run a resistive plug like BPR6ES or the iridium equivalrnt BPR6EIX

What he says ^^^^^ it's not just tv and radio your interfering with, I've read somewhere there's a risk to the cars other systems when using no resistors at all.
I use the BPR6IEX IRIDIUM and very happy with them. I also removed extenders and my neighbour used to complain his freeview went off every time I came past!! Good but a bit anti social since the iridium he hasn't said a word. I'd rather run without them as I'd assume a fatter spark but I couldn't see a difference with a cranking test and the iridium offer a big old spark that's for sure.

[ToneyCaroney]

Thanks all. On checking I can see that my plug leads are resistive. This should be enough without resistive plugs?

[N7GTX]

Yes. That's what I have and no issues at all.

[ToneyCaroney]

Excellent! My socks are being delivered today so looking forward to ditching the extenders this weekend