PIREP: Tempest Fine Wire Plugs

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Re: PIREP: Tempest Fine Wire Plugs

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I paid $116 CAD ($85USD) each in 2016. I recently got a quote for $165 CAD ($120 USD) last month as part of an overhaul quote.
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Re: PIREP: Tempest Fine Wire Plugs

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My shop charged $136 per plug ($1088 total) for Tempest fine wires in June. Regular plugs needed replacing so decided to try them. Happy with the result (slightly lower CHTs, smoother running).
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I lost an IO-550 turbo thanks to Champions…
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Re: PIREP: Tempest Fine Wire Plugs

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Plugs? Who needs plugs? DA40 NG😁
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Re: PIREP: Tempest Fine Wire Plugs

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Mjwatlanta wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 11:42 am Plugs? Who needs plugs? DA40 NG😁
Glow plugs? ;)
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