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n2oMike
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From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 07-15-2005 04:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike        Reply w/Quote
The new engine is sitting between the fenders, and the headers are on. Now I need to buy and install some spark plugs!

The last engine had the 289 heads, which used the 18mm plugs. I used Autolite 33's in those, which is a racing plug. I could have used the Autolite 32, but the insulator came all the way down to the bottom of the threads! Those were WAY cold! The 33's were perfect. Now I need to know what to use with these Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads. They use common 14mm 3/4" reach plugs. They can use either gasket or tapered seat types.

What is a good plug to use? Side gap would be fine.

Thanks!

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Mike Burch
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steve'66
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From: Sonoma,CA,USA
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posted 07-15-2005 04:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66        Reply w/Quote
AR-3923 IIRC

SteveW

Dave_C
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From: Gadsden, Al
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posted 07-15-2005 04:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dave_C        Reply w/Quote
Mike,

Take a look at the Autolite AR 3934 racing plug. They make from AR 3931 (cold) through AR 3935 (hot).

Very good plugs. They are 14mm, .750" reach. For me, I can get them for less than $2 locally. O'Reilly's keeps them in stock and Advance Auto Parts has them on the PDQ next day order program.

BTW, I use the colder AR 3932 and AR 3933 in my alky fed 557 bbf.

David Cole

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n2oMike
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From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 07-15-2005 05:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike        Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the replies, guys!

What is the difference between the AR-3923 and the AR-3933?

Is one a side gapped unit?

Thanks again!

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Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220

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n2oMike
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From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 07-15-2005 05:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike        Reply w/Quote
It looks like the AR3923 is a projected tip racing plug. The AR3933 is a non-projected tip.

Autolite's web site states that an EVEN number in the third digit indicates a resistor type plug, and one less is the non-resistor version of that type.

Using this bit of info, an AR3913 would be the non-resistor version of the AR3923. The AR3933 would be a different type of plug.

Summit's website lists the AR3923 as a projected tip. The AR3933 is not listed as a projected tip.

I didn't see a AR3913 listed, but they had a AR3911, which would be the same thing, only colder.

SO..... is the AR3923 a projected tip version of the AR3933?

And, should I use a projected tip or a non-projected tip for nitrous... I'm guessing a non-projected tip. It looks like I'm in the market for the AR3933.... An AR3923 looks like a good plug for a naturally aspirated, hotrod.

Is all this correct????

Sorry for the 'thinking out loud' rambling.

Thanks!

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Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220

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mizry
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From: ca
Registered: Sep 2004

posted 07-15-2005 10:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mizry        Reply w/Quote
Ive installed the 3923's in both 302's and now a 289 with domed pistons. they do have a projected tip and may cause piston contact if the piston dome hasent been clearanced. old school probe pistons are in the 289 and they came clearnced for a projected tip plug, im sure it gave up compression but I would rather just install the plugs rather than index them. And the 3923's are common at most parts stores for less than $10 a set.

Oh yea I working on a big boost -20psi- 302 that came ready to go from bennet racing with the 3923 installed.......

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steve'66
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From: Sonoma,CA,USA
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posted 07-15-2005 11:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66        Reply w/Quote
Mike,

To be truthfull I've only run the 3923 and 3924 Autolite plugs. They work fine, but I haven't special ordered the AR3923 or AR3924s yet. AR's are the racing plug, but the regular plugs have worked out pretty good for us. Just get a set of 3924's for your break-in and go from there.

SteveW

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