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Old 04-07-2008, 11:04 PM
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Hello all!!

I bought new Champion spark plugs and I started to replace them when I noticed the new ones are very different than whats in there now.

I have in the engine Champion rc12yc, the replacements are rc12lc4 and are not only longer but the proceline protudes out further. Can someone tell me whats going on??


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This is what I get for slapping the motor in and not replacing the plugs while it was out. I have 3 of the above mentioned plugs plus one Bosch Platinum and two that are currently sitting in penitrant(dont know what they may be?)because they appear to be frozen to the motor. And I should know by now about cutting corners.....jeesh!!!


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Well here I am having a conversation with myself..uh oh.

N E way I got the other two spark plugs out and they were both Champion. Truck idles better and is a bit more responsive. My plan next is wires, cap and rotor.

SO back to my first question, does n e one know what the differences are between the plugs I pulled out and the ones I put in? Think it will have any effect on milage etc?

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Old 04-08-2008, 07:41 AM
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The RC12LC4 is the correct plug for your truck (well, I assume it is, depending on the year and engine). It has a projected nose; this type of plug was specified by Chrysler.

See here for more info: http://www.allpar.com/trucks/dakota-tech.html
 
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Thank you sir!

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