Best spark plug
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Looking for recomendations for a 10:1, 361, 3.75 stroke, .045" quench, 516 heads,Pertronix 3 conversion, 60304 Lunati, DP4B, no carb yet, HP exhaust manifolds, auto, 3.55 rear. New combo, street only, getting ready to fire soon. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/30/10 09:48 PM
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I say this everytime this question comes up but...Mancinis has the best plug chart anywhere and NGK #'s NGK is the best out there and that chart nails it for numbers that you can get at the local parts store anywhere OR AT MANCINIS
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/30/10 10:21 PM
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has anyone tried those new E-3 plugs? my brother swears they made his car run smoother/stronger, and better on gas. what do you guys think abouth them?
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/30/10 10:47 PM
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I say this everytime this question comes up but...Mancinis has the best plug chart anywhere and NGK #'s NGK is the best out there and that chart nails it for numbers that you can get at the local parts store anywhere OR AT MANCINIS
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08/30/10 11:24 PM
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Can you give me a number to start with, or just run with the catalog number? Thanks for your time. Pat
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/31/10 12:03 AM
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Champion
NGK's are for honda's...
My 440 runs AWESOME with NGK plugs.
I just pulled the fouled Champion out of my lawnmower last weekend. The sad part is I am NOT joking...
That's because they were in a lawnmower. How dare you compare a well oiled machine like a Chrysler big block to a lawnmower....
Always had great service out of Champions. Just like anything else, you need t he right ones for your engine.
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/31/10 10:46 AM
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I've run Autolite in my engines 318/361/360/383/440 for the last 40 years with no problems.
I used Champion RJ12YC's for years in several 440 cars, and just thought that plug fouling was a normal thing. After switching to Autolite 85's I've never had a problem.
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/31/10 11:28 AM
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Ive run Autolites since the 60s.Never had a problem.Just put NGKs in my 12.5 street driven 440 last year.Its faster idles better and even seems to get a bit better milage.Only thing I run Champions in is the new Mopars.I agree the E3s seem like hype.Rocky
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/31/10 06:12 PM
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Looking for recomendations for a 10:1, 361, 3.75 stroke, .045" quench, 516 heads,Pertronix 3 conversion, 60304 Lunati, DP4B, no carb yet, HP exhaust manifolds, auto, 3.55 rear. New combo, street only, getting ready to fire soon. Thanks in advance.
As others, I like NGK's the best. Just looking at them, you can tell that there high quality.
BTW, that looks like an interesting engine combo. Did you have to get custom pistons made? What car is it in?
Also, did you wire the Pertronix 3 conversion direct or run it through the ballast resister?
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Re: Best spark plug
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08/31/10 06:30 PM
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I've run Autolite in my engines 318/361/360/383/440 for the last 40 years with no problems.
I agree, except the new ones are now made in china, don't know if the quality is still the same.
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Re: Best spark plug
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Yea, it's a little different. It's the original engine in a '66 Coronet 440, barn find, that sat since 1981. I picked it up last year and with my boys help, am in the process of putting it back on the road. I wanted to keep it as original as I could. Hate spending the money to stay 361, but everybody and their brother has a 440. I figured if I was going to go 361, I would at least stroke it a little. I am getting ready to order pistons, probably from someone on Moparts. That is why I was asking about the plugs, so I can do a proper CC on the heads before I order. I plan on running the Pertronix with no ballast, as I think they recommend that. I agree with you on NGK. They do look quality. I went on Mancinis to get the number. Thanks to all who responded. I love this place. Pat
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Re: Best spark plug
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09/01/10 01:29 AM
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I've run Autolite in my engines 318/361/360/383/440 for the last 40 years with no problems.
Same here, Motorcraft until you could no longer get them.
Joe Sr
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Re: Best spark plug
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09/01/10 10:39 AM
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At least no one suggested Bosch plugs.Thats a good thing.The 361 is a good motor.I had 3 of them and the one that was in my 65 was bullet proof.I tried to blow it and never could.My old man wouldnt let me put a 440 in because the OE motor was still running.When I moved the 361 came out and 440 went in.Rocky
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09/01/10 11:05 AM
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Champion
NGK's are for honda's...
New champions are crap
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Re: Best spark plug
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I've run Autolite in my engines 318/361/360/383/440 for the last 40 years with no problems.
I agree, except the new ones are now made in china, don't know if the quality is still the same.
They aren't the same quality , and they didn't get better
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Re: Best spark plug
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09/02/10 12:58 AM
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Never had a problem with a Champion. Autolites were great, now made in China.
E3? Isn't that the plug that fires through a diamond? I don't think they have 3 pronds.
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Re: Best spark plug
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09/02/10 01:15 PM
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Never had a problem with a Champion. Autolites were great, now made in China.
E3? Isn't that the plug that fires through a diamond? I don't think they have 3 pronds.
Yes they fire through a diamond shape but the E3 stands for 3 electodes. Check this out. http://www.e3sparkplugs.com/ way too much extra crap to carry a charge from a positive pole to a negative.
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