side gapping spark plugs.

a buddy of mine sent me this webpage, i found it interesting, im curious what peoples opinions on this are, and if it would be beneficial in an KZ engine with high comp pistons.

performanceunlimited.com/documents/plugsidegapping.html

not nessary.....high compression or not.....spend time and money on beer :side:

Same affect as split fire plugs I would think,though ive never actually tried them.
I suppose it couldnt hurt to try

This info has been around for a long time.
Following is one of many sites that speak to sharp edges at the tips providing the best sparks.

To continue to provide an environment for the best spark, spark plugs need sharp edges on the center electrode and ground strap. Certain manufacturers try to provide and prolong the optimum surface by developing plugs with, V-grooves (example - NGK), split ground straps (example - Splitfire), U-grooves (example - Nippondenso), multi-ground strap (example - Bosch), etcetera. Each design is an attempt to increase the number of sharp edges available to the spark.

www.vitekperformance.com/technical_wires_sparkplug_basics.asp

In times past, almost every gas station had a free spark plug sand blaster cleaner.
Just stick the plug in the little hole, and let 'er rip.

After a few seconds, the plug came out beautifully clean.

Guessing one reason these little sand blaster spark plug cleaners fell out of favor was that the sharp edges were also smoothed and blasted away.









Good Fortune!

Patton back when I was doing the 2 stroke thing I
had a small 12 volt blaster like your talking about
I carried under the seat.

As for the multi tipped plug's like
the split fire's and these new E3 plug's
unless you have a multi spark ign. there's no benefit
If it don't light off on the ONE spark you have then
500 sharp point's ain't gonna matter.

Plug blasters are great when you're chasing a fouling issue, usually cleans enough that you dont have to keep buying new ones. BUT, the porcelain center packs with carbon (it is porous), it will clean the outside only of all surfaces.

A blasted plug also removes all the factory coating on the plug. Use it for testing but when you get it close, replace the plugs, because now, they will foul easier.
I've blasted a million plugs in my past.

Also split fires are crap, you can only jump spark to one tab, usually the one closer to the electrode, useless IMO. If you have a good strong ignition, the recommended plugs work just fine, maybe if your burning a bit of oil, go one range hotter.