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last update:
January 21, 2009



LIGHT SPEED ENGINEERING, LLC  RECOMMENDED SPARKPLUGS


Gap spark plugs fired by Light Speed Engineering's PLASMA CDI systems to .032"-.045" for standard compression engines (7 - 8.5:1) and .026"-.034" for high compression engines (8.7 - 10:1).  Turbo and Supercharged engines should run a spark plug gap of .026" - .034".  Install the spark plugs and inserts using 15 and 25 lb/ft respectively, using anti-seize.

 

New, High Performance Plugs
 

High Performance plugs 1/2" reach

HP Spark Plugs
These plugs have small iridium & platinum electrodes for best performance and long life. 
   
HP spark plugs are available in 24, 27, and 31 heat ranges and are $39 each.

They fit Light Speed Engineering's standard adaptors that have a 1/2" external thread, (18mm x 1/2").

 

 

 

 

HP-LR spark plug and adaptorHP-LR Spark Plugs and Adaptors
These are the same 14mm thread, small iridium & platinum electrode spark plugs as the HP plugs described above but they are specifically for cylinders with "long reach" threads.  

A high performance option for Continental IO-550, IO-470, IO-520 and Lycoming IO-580.

HP-LR spark plugs are available in 24, 27, and 31 heat ranges and are $39 each.

They require the new HP-LR adaptors that have an 18mm x 13/16" external thread and a 14mm internal thread.  HP-LR adaptors, PN: 7.252, are $24 each. 

 

 

 

 

Standard Issue

EMR-C spark plugs, standard issueLight Speed Engineering's standard issue spark plugs are pictured to the left.  Single ground electrode with a short body make these a durable option for most applications.

W24EMR-C: Used on low and standard compression engines.  $8.90 each.

W27EMR-C: Used on standard and high compression engines.  $8.90 each.

The standard reach (1/2") spark plug adaptor is also pictured here.  This adaptor is used when converting aircraft engines using 1/2" reach aircraft spark plugs to 14mm plugs.  Light Speed Engineering's spark plug adaptors are made of high strength aluminum bronze.

*These plugs and adaptors are included with ignition kit purchase for those with 1/2" reach.
Additional or replacement parts are priced as follows.
 $15.00 per adaptor with copper washer ($60 per 4-cyl set)
 $8.90 per sparkplug


Optional High Performance Plugs
Optional Performance Plugs


(Left) W27EBR: Triple ground electrode for long plug life.  $10 each.

(Right) IK24 -34: Iridium racing sparkplugs.  The smallest electrode available for best spark exposure and hottest spark. (Same electrode size as the new HP plugs.) $15-21 each.

 

 

 

Long Reach Spark Plug and AdaptorLong Reach Plugs 

X27GPR-U:  
Single ground electrode sparkplug for aircraft cylinders using 3/4" reach spark plugs.  Standard issue for Continental IO-550, IO-470, IO-520 and Lycoming IO-580.

Long reach adaptor and copper washer also shown.

*Plugs and adaptors included with ignition kit purchase for those with 3/4" reach plugs.  

Additional or replacement parts are priced as follows.
 $24.00 per long reach adaptor with washer
 $5.00 per sparkplug

 

 

 

 

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