SplitFire spark plug

SplitFire spark plug

The "SplitFire spark plug" is a spark plug featuring a split ground electrode. SplitFire claims that this "V" electrode design allows more complete combustion by allowing the ignited flame to pass through the gap in the electrode, instead of around the electrode.

SplitFire spark plugs were popular and heavily advertised in the early 1990s despite controversy over their effectiveness. The manufacturer also sponsored the SplitFire Spark Plug 500 NASCAR stock car race. In 1997, the United States Federal Trade Commission charged SplitFire with deceptive advertising. The manufacturer settled the charges with the FTC; as part of the settlement, SplitFire was prohibited from making deceptive claims about fuel economy or emissions [cite web|title=SPLITFIRE SETTLES FTC CHARGES:ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY CLAIMS ARE DECEPTIVE|url=http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1997/02/splitfir.htm|accessdate=March 1|accessyear=2007] . After the settlement, the popularity of SplitFire's spark plug range declined, but many happy drivers continue to use the product. The company still exists today, and its range of products has been expanded to include plug leads, dials and gauges, DIS coil packs and several other products in this area of the performance market.

External links

* [http://splitfire.com SplitFire official website]
* [http://www.powerandperformanceproducts.co.uk/297 UK Importers of Splitfire Performance Products]
*en icon [http://www.clubplug.net/cross.html Splitfire Spark Plug Cross Reference Catalogs]

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