What is best spark plugs

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What is the best spark plugs for my 350, 9.5 to 1 compression with Edelbrock performer heads and intake, 650 Edl carb. Hooker side exhaust. Comp Cams High Energy 268H.:sos:
 
Those that do the job without costing a fortune. Forget all the multitip, super electrode crap. Just get a regular set of gasket reach plugs in the proper heat rainge and be done with it. Are your current plugs too cold/hot? fouling up?? What's the matter?
 
Twin_Turbo said:
Those that do the job without costing a fortune. Forget all the multitip, super electrode crap. Just get a regular set of gasket reach plugs in the proper heat rainge and be done with it. Are your current plugs too cold/hot? fouling up?? What's the matter?
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I have a miss and the motor is slow in accelerating so I am thinking I need to replace the plugs and wires. Parts for American cars and not available here so I need to order from Keen in Ohio. I also have a slight popping on the right side exhaust when giving the gas.
 
Twin_Turbo said:
Those that do the job without costing a fortune. Forget all the multitip, super electrode crap. Just get a regular set of gasket reach plugs in the proper heat rainge and be done with it. Are your current plugs too cold/hot? fouling up?? What's the matter?
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Wise advice. The exotic material types like irridium were tested by Lars, and he found them to be worse than plain stockers.
 
i hope you don't have some valve train problem, if so hopefully just a bent pushrod.

i put antiseeze on the plug threads for aluminum heads. Ya'll think that is necessary?
 
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Great now I know what not to use but anyone know what plugs I should get? Please don't say white.:lol:
 
Go to Edelbrock's website and see what plugs they call for. You need to match the reach and thread diameter with the head. On my BB aluminum heads, it takes a 14mm .750 plug. Then I pick the heat range- I stay about the middle, and I also get plugs that are a 5/8 hex so they're easier to get in and out. And right after all that, I get the cheapest ones I can find. Been using Autolites for a while now with no complaints.
 
I don't think that with our old (design) engines it really matters, I think I have Autolites right now but I'm not sure.... I believe I just got the standard ones that are listed for a '79 Vette....Autolite part number 26 is listed on AdvancedAuto.com

Here's what I found in Edelbrocks PDF file for part number 60899 (RPM heads)
❑ Edelbrock head bolt kit #8550 (see instructions below)
❑ 14mm x 3/4" reach x 5/8" hex, gasketed spark plugs (heat
range to be determined by specific application)
❑ Adjustable rocker arm assembly (Premium roller rockers
recommended)
❑ +.100" longer-than-stock hardened pushrods; Edelbrock
#9629 (For use with stamped steel rocker arms or with 64cc
heads in some cases)
 
From MyBad's post-- I did forget that the GM heads also use gasketed plugs- I'm running Autolite 3923 or 3924's. Middle of the road for heat range, and they're lasting longer than the AR- series plugs I was using..

Autolite did change their plug numbering system too. So you may have to find a cross reference
 
Well I ordered new wires and plugs from Corvette Central. The plugs and wires are for a stock 1980 so as soon as they arrive I will install them. I hope this helps to get my motor so I can get more than 2,000 RPM with out that annoying miss and back fire.:banghead:
 
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BangkokDean said:
Well I ordered new wires and plugs from Corvette Central. The plugs and wires are for a stock 1980 so as soon as they arrive I will install them. I hope this helps to get my motor so I can get mote than 2,000 RPM with out that annoying miss and back fire.:banghead:
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The plugs won't work Dean. Stock 80 are tapered seat. Alum needs gasketed. You could have bought them in Bakersfield for $1.99 @.
 
big2bird said:
The plugs won't work Dean. Stock 80 are tapered seat. Alum needs gasketed. You could have bought them in Bakersfield for $1.99 @.
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I thought the 80 plugs were gasket-ed????also I did not know I had a problem till I returned home and finished my header install.:tomato:
 
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Edelbrock tells you to use gasketed spark plugs in their tech doc..... I don't remember what I installed and I don't remember what the seat looks like (conical or not)....
 
So it looks like I have ordered the incorrect plugs,:cussing: I guess I can sell them here but now I really need the correct plugs for my heads. Anyone interested in shipping a set by USPS to me??? I can send a check from my CA account for the plugs and shipping. :fishing:
 
I have a spare set in the garage, I can box it up and drop it off at the post office tomorrow..... I actually keep a few international flat rate boxes in my garage ;);)
 
Well I received the plugs from MyBad and new plug wires from Corvette Central so I install these and boy what a difference.:2nd: I can once again drive my Vette and enjoy the drive. The funny thing is it now Idell's 100 rpm more:lol:
 
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