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STUGUTS_XY · 01-27-2007, 17:25

Would any body out be able to recommend a spark plug to use with 6AL msd ignition system.
I have only use NGK but dont seem to get life out of the plug, i been told that they make a nitrate coated plug at about $20 per plug.
So if anyone could confirm that they are the one to use before i go out any blow $160 on plugs

fomocoB · 01-28-2007, 20:06

Hi
I run(because I used to be a rep for auto parts and horded lots of them) the old AF42 or 32 autolite with a .045 gap with 13:1 compression and never had to many plug problems....whats happening to the plug?
Bruce

xdclevo · 01-28-2007, 23:25

MSD don't recommend hyped up plugs. They advise to use the std NGK or whatever.

TruBlu351 · 01-30-2007, 00:42

I use standard NGK ones and never have a problem.

STUGUTS_XY · 01-30-2007, 03:18

I have std NGK has sligthly burnt out the eletro on cyl number 6 & 7 only after fitting the 6AL amp and dizzy these are the same plug that went into the engine after the build, dont no to many engine spec as i brought the car just after the build from QLD just might and go and another set of std NGK plugs and try again.

Cheers for all your replys

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TruBlu351 · 01-30-2007, 03:46

Cool. I assume from your Avatar that you figured that one out?

A new set, all gapped the same would be a good start considering your car is new to you.

Have a look at this table and see which one matches yours!

Spark Plugs

Usually burning means too hot. Check your timing too.....does it ping at all? Try using a higher octane fuel too.

What number is on the side of your current spark plugs?

FYI: They come in different heat ranges ie: 5, 6, 7. That is, the higher the number, the plug will maintain a cooler temp due to more ceramic insulation (or less...can't remember). Generically, standard plugs are a 5, then the more worked your engine is, especially when running high compression etc, you could run a higher number or cooler plug. Flip side is that at low engine speed/idle, cold plugs foul up with oil/fuel etc.

What are your engine specs?

STUGUTS_XY · 01-31-2007, 05:28

Not to sure on engine spec the engine was built in QLD 10/10 crank rods? forged pistons cam? hyd lifters roller rockers elderbrock manifold 650holley headers? and balanced. No rocket ship but goes ok ,I have set timing to 8-9 degrees btc run utimate 98 fuel,i have put a 6000rpm rev limiter pill into amp and seems to reach its ok might even try a 7000rpm????.
All runs good and performs well,plan on changing engine out in severals months to man o war 460 small block.
Cheers
stuguts_xy

Cronicus · 01-31-2007, 11:12

just sumthing i though u guys might be interested in.
E3 Spark Plugs
they are avaible from the list of retailrs on the page.
5 buks a pop with lifetime warranty if you can bring em back not nitro toasted lol.
They claim up to 12% even higher gains on two stroke tools being they were orriganly designed for years ago. There seller being the diamond fire deep chamber flash design.
i dont know almost 30 years in the bussiness there not as reputible as autolite, but ive really been sold on them.
runing around with rediclous fuel tunes and they burn it up!
ive seen a review on The StreetFire Video Network explaning how just the heat they release in labatory test would burn exhausting stoke, exhaust like a catalist reaction, long after the initial spark, and they also claim they never get corrosion.

tinman351 · 02-01-2007, 14:28

guaranteed not to rust, bust, or collect dust! cures fits, shits and sore tits...

$160 for plugs?!!

do they need any help where you work?

Cronicus · 02-03-2007, 19:35

try about $40 for your v8
but one day youll try em, i can already see it in you.
how many plugs on the market are willing to advertise flatout gains in numbers.
how many do it for $5 a plug.