Scorpion Plugs/Filter

[davidb]

The Scorpion is a stock '76 [thus far] . Bought w/o an air
filter & I can't find one . Next what plugs do I use ?
Came w/fouled Bosch platinums . Would Bosch Super
WR 7 DC's work ? That's what I put in my '82 Zagato &
it seems to run okay . Well around the block that is as
it's still in re-furb . Finally what about the plug gap ?
Thanks all .

[Will]

Air filter: Take a cruise to your local harware and check out the Tyvek filters for Shop-Vacs. They flow enough and they are washable. They stop particles at least as well as a paper automotive filter. Just don't tell anybody, they will ridicule you for having a non-car part on your car and tell you it "wasn't ENGINEERED for that application", you get the last laugh though because you'll never buy another filter again, ever. And you won't have to find it and then import it from Italy or the UK either. An air filter is an air filter, if it has a small enough mesh size and enough surface area it flows enough air, that's all there is to it. You can also use one of the significantly more expensive conical aftermarket light truck filters, check the the K&N 63/77 series (For Ford F350) for size against the stock airbox. Your choice.

Plugs: 6/7 Heat range is OK for stock Scorpion, e.g. Bosch WR7 or NGK BP6RES, for non-resistor wires. But IMO you should check the wire resistance, if it's around 5K Ohms then you want (again IMHO) non-resistor plugs . These do not have an "R" in the number. RFI supression wires are common replacements, you wrote your car was "stock", but I assume it does not necessarily have an OEM wire set!

[msteven515]

Air filter: Take a cruise to your local harware and check out the Tyvek filters for Shop-Vacs. They flow enough and they are washable. They stop particles at least as well as a paper automotive filter. Just don't tell anybody, they will ridicule you for having a non-car part on your car and tell you it "wasn't ENGINEERED for that application", you get the last laugh though because you'll never buy another filter again, ever. And you won't have to find it and then import it from Italy or the UK either. An air filter is an air filter, if it has a small enough mesh size and enough surface area it flows enough air, that's all there is to it. You can also use one of the significantly more expensive conical aftermarket light truck filters, check the the K&N 63/77 series (For Ford F350) for size against the stock airbox. Your choice.

Plugs: 6/7 Heat range is OK for stock Scorpion, e.g. Bosch WR7 or NGK BP6RES, for non-resistor wires. But IMO you should check the wire resistance, if it's around 5K Ohms then you want (again IMHO) non-resistor plugs . These do not have an "R" in the number. RFI supression wires are common replacements, you wrote your car was "stock", but I assume it does not necessarily have an OEM wire set!

New owners (like me): Will's advice is helpful and straight forward as to filter and plugs. Debate is great but solutions are best.

Thanks,

Mark

[Ed P]

Hi Dave,

Regarding your need for an air filter,

check this link:

http://www.esportscarparts.com/LanciaPartsSale/airfilter.htm

Best Wishes,

Ed

[1,6 HF]

When you post that link, you probably ought to make clear that it's your own sales link.

[msteven515]

Hi Dave,

Regarding your need for an air filter,

check this link:

http://www.esportscarparts.com/LanciaPartsSale/airfilter.htm

Best Wishes,

Ed

Ed,

Thanks but I've engineered a happy alternative.

Mark

[davidb]

This is an old, two title filter topic. D.J. & I went back & forth on
FRAMs [filter #'s]. Use the search function if curious. I settled on
a K & N, # E-0773. 3/4" too short but a bottom support works.
$60 @ AutoZone, IIRC. Pricey but fits, is lifetime + "free-flow".