can i use a long plug in a hpi savage x 4.6 big block?

[pelicanprentice]

i have a savage x 4.6 big block and my local hobby store only had the traxxas 3232x glow plug in stock and it seems to be a long glow plug, i thought we usually use normal size like medium sized plugs for a savage x 4.6 but i could be wrong

is that fine to use? it looks a tad longer then my current one but idk if my current was too short or if it was just right aha

i just don't want something bad to happen, i could also just add an extra copper gasket

thx!

 

[monstertruckier15]

HPI Racing K 4.6 Manual (Page 5 of 16) | ManualsLib R5 cold plug. The traxxas is a hot plug

 

[pelicanprentice]

HPI Racing K 4.6 Manual (Page 5 of 16) | ManualsLib R5 cold plug. The traxxas is a hot plug

thx for the info! and yes i saw that part!! my nitro is low % so thats why I'm running a medium/hot plug.
i am wondering about the length. is the hpi also a long plug?

 

[monstertruckier15]

it should be. Try the 3232x plug as see how it runs. The length is ok I have run plugs with idle bars on them and they are longer.

 

[pelicanprentice]

it should be. Try the 3232x plug as see how it runs. The length is ok I have run plugs with idle bars on them and they are longer.

great thanks a ton! i recently fired it up and didnt sound like it was hitting the piston. how can i tell if it is?

 

[monstertruckier15]

It's not going to hit the piston. If you take the head off you will see a dome under the head a combustion chamber. There is plenty of clearance. You can use a plug with a idle bar on it.