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Originally Posted by GMS Fleet The objective of high performance wires is about creating a stronger spark, not a hotter one. There is no direct relationship between spark temperature and spark voltage. If you create a hotter spark, you are only increasing the chances of pre-ignition, engine knock, and damage to the pistons or crank. |
Sorry, I misspoke. I used "hotter" when I meant "stronger." I'm not talking about the heat range of the plug. I'm making the point that if you get good ignition with 20k, 40k isn't going to get you anything.
There is a common misconception that the plug "burns" the a/f mixture when it simply ignites it. This is used as a marketing gimmick for "hot coils" in the old-school V8 world based on the belief that more voltage will equal better combustion, and therefore, more power.