I've read through a bunch of the threads on massive electrode vs. fine wire plugs, and opinions are all over the map but seem centered on a couple of supposed advantages to fine wire plugs: a) less fouling, and b) significantly longer life.
Is that all there is? I very rarely have a fouled plug (aggressive leaning on the ground, I suppose, helps), and if they last 3 times as long but cost 3 times as much, where's the savings?
Is there any other advantage to them? My annual is next month, and although I expect the massive electrode plugs in my IO-360-M1B to be fine (barring any issues with resistance) and capable of regapping to 0.018 (after 400 hours; last time I rotated plugs, 100 hours ago, they all easily passed the go/no-go gauge), I can easily switch to something else IF there's a good reason to do it.
Is that all there is? I very rarely have a fouled plug (aggressive leaning on the ground, I suppose, helps), and if they last 3 times as long but cost 3 times as much, where's the savings?
Is there any other advantage to them? My annual is next month, and although I expect the massive electrode plugs in my IO-360-M1B to be fine (barring any issues with resistance) and capable of regapping to 0.018 (after 400 hours; last time I rotated plugs, 100 hours ago, they all easily passed the go/no-go gauge), I can easily switch to something else IF there's a good reason to do it.