Overview
The HPI Racing Turbo Glow Plug Cold R8 is a cold-range glow plug for nitro engines with turbo-style heads, such as Team Orion engines. Its element uses a blend of platinum and iridium for strong performance and long life.
A cold plug suits high-nitro fuel, hot weather and engines run at high RPM.
Key Features
- Genuine HPI Racing glow plug
- Cold heat range (R8)
- Turbo-style plug for turbo head engines
- Platinum/iridium element blend
Performance Benefits
- Stable ignition in high-load, high-RPM running
- Longer plug life
- Helps prevent pre-ignition on hot engines or high-nitro fuel
Usage Notes
- Only fits engines with a turbo-style head – not standard glow plug heads
- Use the correct head shim/washer for your engine
- Colder plugs may make idle and starting harder in cool weather – match heat range to conditions
- HPI has discontinued this part – stock is limited
Technical Specs
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Brand: HPI Racing
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Item No.: 1508
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Type: Turbo glow plug
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Heat Range: Cold (R8)
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Element: Platinum/iridium blend
What's Included
- (1) HPI Racing Turbo Glow Plug Cold R8
Fitment
Compatible RC vehicles: All nitro RC vehicles with turbo-head glow plug engines.
Summary
- Cold R8 turbo glow plug
- Platinum/iridium element for long life
- For turbo-head nitro engines
