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SG236 Gearhead Posts: 359 From: Jasper, TN, USA Registered: Dec 2000	posted 10-11-2001 05:38 PM Ok, what plug would you suggest for this new combo I have: 513" BBF D0VE Heads that have been ported and worked. 2.19/1.72 1.76 Glide 4.88 gear 13:1 compression Racing gas Thanks ------------------ Russ Hood 70s Maverick S/Pro https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/SG236.html IP: Logged
kcode Gearhead Posts: 2572 From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208 Registered: Jun 99	posted 10-11-2001 10:26 PM Russ, I had a similar question on my 347 trying to find a plug 14mm x 3/4 reach gasket seat. Anyway I went to the Autolite webb site, www.autolite.com and filled in their questionaire, I expected an e-mail back, what I got was a phone call the next day. Had a good conversation with their tech guy. He said that most speciality questions he would rather talk in person to find out more. Mike IP: Logged
SG236 Gearhead Posts: 359 From: Jasper, TN, USA Registered: Dec 2000	posted 10-11-2001 11:34 PM Thanks, I did the same and await a response! ------------------ Russ Hood 70s Maverick S/Pro https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/SG236.html IP: Logged
Ryan Wilke Gearhead Posts: 1450 From: Stanton, Michigan 49707 Registered: Oct 2000	posted 10-12-2001 08:52 AM Russ, If you don't mind, please share with the rest of us know IF you get the same service as KCode received and what they tell you to use in your setup... Thanks! Ryan IP: Logged
Big Block Capri Gearhead Posts: 126 From: Essex, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 10-12-2001 11:33 AM Russ, Last season we had the guy that supplies our race fuel take a look at our plugs and make some recommendations. As you may recall, we run a big block with DOVE-C heads. Our compression and C.I. aren't quite as large as yours but he suggested Champion RF9YC plugs and several others that would cross reference to them. We chose the Champions because they were the easiest for us to get our hands on. I'm interested to see what Autolite comes up with. ------------------ Paul Garant "No replacement for displacement." IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32961 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 10-12-2001 12:55 PM Champions! Yuck!!! ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open '72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok '94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip '97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC *Be American, Drive American!* IP: Logged
Big Block Capri Gearhead Posts: 126 From: Essex, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 10-12-2001 01:14 PM Sorry, Steve. ------------------ Paul Garant "No replacement for displacement." IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32961 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 10-12-2001 01:36 PM Have they been working well for you? Maybe their QC improved from when I was a tech. The place I once worked at used Champions on the used cars, and bad plugs were very common. But that was about 20 years ago, and I've been thinking lately that maybe I'm stuck in the past and need to update my thinking. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open '72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok '94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip '97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC *Be American, Drive American!* IP: Logged
Bob Hopkins Gearhead Posts: 230 From: BRIDGEPORT NJ USA Registered: Jan 2001	posted 10-12-2001 01:59 PM Dont know, Steve but I have allways had better luck with Champions,ever since put first set in my 50 coupe,must have sometintodowiththewayyouholdyourmouth HAHA. IP: Logged
kid vishus Gearhead Posts: 4357 From: middle of NC Registered: Oct 2000	posted 10-12-2001 02:58 PM quote: Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere: Have they been working well for you? Maybe their QC improved from when I was a tech. The place I once worked at used Champions on the used cars, and bad plugs were very common. But that was about 20 years ago, and I've been thinking lately that maybe I'm stuck in the past and need to update my thinking. If it has changed, it has been within the last 10 years. When I started racing I was running Champion plugs. After blowing the porcelian clear out of 2 plugs from 2 diferrent sets, and losing the round both times becouse of it, I have never ran a Champion plug again. IP: Logged
SG236 Gearhead Posts: 359 From: Jasper, TN, USA Registered: Dec 2000	posted 10-12-2001 03:56 PM OK, As soon as I hear from Autolite I'll fill everyone in! ------------------ Russ Hood 70s Maverick S/Pro https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/SG236.html IP: Logged
Ryan Wilke Gearhead Posts: 1450 From: Stanton, Michigan 49707 Registered: Oct 2000	posted 10-12-2001 03:59 PM IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32961 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 10-12-2001 04:00 PM We used to use them on the used cars we prepped because we would get them real cheap and more times than not I'd have a misfire and have to find the dead plug. We all hated them. I never ever had a bad Autolite or AC plug. New, anyway. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open '72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok '94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip '97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC *Be American, Drive American!* IP: Logged
SG236 Gearhead Posts: 359 From: Jasper, TN, USA Registered: Dec 2000	posted 10-16-2001 11:30 AM Russ, If you don't mind, please share with the rest of us know IF you get the same service as KCode received and what they tell you to use in your setup... Thanks! Ryan Ok, Marty at Autolite left a message in my office yesterday, so they do call you personally. I called back this morning and he is gone for the day, but they said he will call me back! I'll let everyone know when I speak with him. ------------------ Russ Hood 70s Maverick S/Pro https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/SG236.html IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19686 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 10-17-2001 03:47 PM I have NEVER had any luck with Champion spark plugs in ANY FoMoCo performance application. We have tried and tried them many times over. They always seem to either foul out at the most inopportune time or just are not the heat range that they interchange/cataloge to. they also have a very poor selection of 18mm plugs. Belive me Champion has given us dozens of free plugs over the years and would put us on an endorsment deal if we would use them. I can't and won't endorse any product that does not show a performance gain over a proven one. IE: Autolite/Motorcraft. Alex ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00 & '01 Fleet of FoMoCo products Moneymaker Bio US Class Nationals link IP: Logged

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