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Topic: Spark plug ???
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-19-2002 05:19 PM
   
My new 308 is about ready to fire up ,but I wanted to see if any of you had a specific
plug in mind for it . Its a street/strip engine with flat topped pistons,`65 289 heads(about 10.2:1 compression) with 1.94/1.60 valves , Motorsport
X-303 Hydrolic roller cam with
542int/542exh.lift and 224/224 [email protected]
an Offy tunnel ram with 2 450 Holleys,
3800 rpm converter/Full manual c-4,
4.11 with gears in a 2,820 lb. Maverick .
Also what do ya`ll think it will run in the 1/4?
http://maverickgrabber.iwarp.com
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John Kolhei
Journeyman Posts: 46
From: Cottonwood,mn,usa
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-19-2002 05:46 PM
Motorcraft BF-42
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-19-2002 06:08 PM
Drop that down a heat range please. BF-32 is more suited to that compression ratio. (BF-32 was the stander plug installed in HP 289's)
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-21-2002 02:14 AM
Thanks for the info guys...So how about the
Drag time estimates? I`m just curious thats all. lol
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-21-2002 02:32 AM
I'll say low 13's.SCOOP ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-21-2002 05:55 PM
I`m having trouble finding Motorcraft plugs...
one guy told me the Local Dealership is the only place to get them! Do you guys know of any chain autoparts stores that carry them?
I try not to deal with the dealership unless
I have to,they usually have very high prices .
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-21-2002 06:11 PM
Both Pep Boys and Autozone stock Motorcraft.
As do most NAPA stores. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-21-2002 10:38 PM
Well Pep boys here in Georgia is where I went to get them today ,and they dont carry them at all  Thats where the guy told me to go to the Ford Dealership
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-21-2002 11:58 PM
Sorry Mav, your Pep Boys counter people are just as dumb as they are up north. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-23-2002 12:11 PM
Well...you cannot get a BF-32 plug in all of middle Georgia! I called everyplace in the phone book with no luck.
Are Autolites any good or should I order some Motorcrafts from Capri ??
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-23-2002 12:58 PM
Autolite makes them for Ford but does not offer the BF-32 heat range in a standard plug. Their #45 is equivilant to a BF-42 Motorcraft.
We have plenty of BF-32's on hand.
The only Autolite number that is the same heat racnge as a BF-32 would be the AR-33 side gap racing plug. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Fstln69
Gearhead Posts: 355
From: Westmont,il
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-13-2003 09:57 PM
Alex,i ran a 45 autolite in the fairlane,after the first time out i couldn't get any coloring in the plug after jetting so the next day i called all over hell to find a colder plug.Van senus told me that the bsf42c was colder so i ran there and got a set.After running the car and jetting some more i still couldn't get the right color (tan)on the porcolen (nice spelling sorry)i went nuts now to read this thread and find out that all that driving around was wasted because i just put the same plugs back in,right? d'oh!
Dennis------------------
69 fairlane 351w
always in search of more HP and faster ET'S
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1460
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 10:26 PM
Have you tried your local FORD dealership?  ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-13-2003 10:41 PM
Yes I did and they said that they only had the "regular" plugs and didnt keep any of the lower heat range plugs in stock!
........unbelievable............
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D&S Induction Systems
Gearhead Posts: 118
From: Columbia Heights Mn U.S.A.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-13-2003 10:46 PM
HEHEHEHE!!! 
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1460
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 11:02 PM
not really.. I looked for some online awhile back and couldn't even find them in the Motorcraft database!! They just want to sell the BF42C for just about everything. I found a ASF32C listed for a Boss 302. ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 09:11 AM
....Alex, sounds like you & Tony might want to consider stocking and selling those bad boys.....  Ryan
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Bob Hopkins
Gearhead Posts: 282
From: BRIDGEPORT NJ USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 01:29 PM
I see the BF-32 on E-bay all the time but the price is gitting silly
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Tea'sGrabber
Gearhead Posts: 240
From: Seattle, Wash.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-14-2003 02:49 PM
I'm running a simuliar 306. What kind of ignition are you running? I'm around 13:1 because of a big domed piston. I have 68 4v heads milled down to 50 cc. I've found that BF-22 on the streets work great. I use BF-12's @ the track.. Both are still available. The BF-32's are a projected tip and can turn into arch welders if you want to open up the gap.I buy mine @ Shucks/Kragen stores for $ 2.00 a plug.. Also with tuning your Mav should be in the 12.80's easy... Good luck !!! ------------------
Todd 71 Mav Grabber All orig 306 cu.in. Cast Iron heads. Carillo Rods.Best et. 10.71 @ 124 thru the mufflers.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 05:15 PM
Todd,
WELCOME TO M&M!! Sounds like one running Mav you've got there!
Tell us more about your setup....  ! Ryan
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The '3-Pedal Attitude' Kid
In a '69 FB w/ 4-spd'd 306",
but the 460+ is on the stand!
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Tea'sGrabber
Gearhead Posts: 240
From: Seattle, Wash.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-14-2003 05:38 PM
I've had and cherished since 1985. I bought it from family friend and have been hard at it ever since.The guy I bought it from is kind of my 2nd dad. It's Grabber Blue and an original 58,000 mile car. The motor is a 306 with cast crank and Carillo rods,12.5:1 Forged Speed pro's.68 4v heads that have about 50 hrs into them.Victor Jr,BIG(.700) Crower mech. roller,makes 463hp0 @7250got up to 300hp of N2O at will. Car goes 11.40's on the motor and 10.70's on 125hp n2o....The former owner is an Engine Builder here in Seattle. I love the looks on people's faces when the find out that I'm running all OEM castings??? T&D Machine none better in Seattle!!!! Motor has been together for 5 seasons of Street fun and Ford evnts at the track!!!!------------------
Todd 71 Mav Grabber All orig 306 cu.in. Cast Iron heads. Carillo Rods.Best et. 10.71 @ 124 thru the mufflers.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 05:42 PM
Welcome Todd,sounds like a cool Maverick.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-15-2003 08:05 AM
Most certainly sounds like a blast of a car, Todd! ( - even if it does run a slosh-box trans! )You'll need to hook up with Steve LaR so you can get a photo or two up on M&Ms Photo Gallery so we can all look & say, "Oh yeah! that's one hot Mav!" Glad to have ya here & hope you stick around to share your experiences & knowledge.....! Ryan
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 21725
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-15-2003 09:56 AM
Welcome to M&M TOdd !
We stock Motorcraft and Autolite plugs.
BF-12's, 22's, 32's, 42's etc.
Autolite AR series also.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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