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I have a maxx 3.3. First, does anyone know the part # of the glow plug that comes with a new truck/engine? Second, what is the differences between glow plugs? I understand the temp (med,hot, etc) but other than that are they any differences between say part # 3232 and 3232x?
 
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there were orignally 4 types of traxxas plugs ,hotest to coldest it goes
3230 ,hot plug suited for the pro .15
3231,medium plug suited to the 2.5-2.5r
3232 cold plug suited to 3.3
3232x cold plug heavy duty same as 3232 it just meant to be a longer life one
so to answer your question 3232 came with the 3.3 and you can also use the 3232x without retuning it
 
i dont want to start an arguement but the 3230 is the hot plug ,i'm looking at one right now
so i would assume that the 3232 and 3232x are cold plugs or are better suited for higher nitro
I could also be wrong but i used a mix of plugs on my 3.3's but i think my climate is a little different than yours.......36 Celcius today and its getting hotter lol
 
You're right, I had the wrong info....Haven't used a trx plug in several years.
The 3232 is a medium and the 3230 is hot. 3232x is super duty medium.

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You would'nt want to use any cold plug in 3.3 unless you were running it an on-road car.
 
The last lot of plugs I used where the os lc4 plugs , cost a bit more but they seem to last a bit longer
 
your correct. a "cold" plug is more suited for high nitro content fuels.

Plug "temperature" is not a relationship to ambient temp, its more of a timing thing. IE since a "hotter" fuel with a high nitro content has a quicker flash than low nitro fuel, the ignition timing can be delayed with a "cold" plug.
 
Right. It's also not ideal for a truck engine because of the constant starting and stopping. Hot and medium plugs hold a better idle and provide better throttle response.
Cold plugs are better for high rpm engines, and will also allow any engine to rev higher.
 

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