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What spark plugs and what gap should I run

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Old 03-24-2013, 11:20 PM
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Default What spark plugs and what gap should I run

I have 91 Coupe with a 327 stroker with edelbrock performer heads and vortec supercharger (the small boost one 5-6psi)
I know edelbrock recommends champion RC12YC but is that good for my combo or should I run somthing else and what gap any suggestions are greatly appriciated thanks.
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Old 03-25-2013, 04:35 PM
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I just run old copper autolites 2 heat ranges colder then what they recommend as far as gap I would start at .030 if you get spark blow out then close them up some if you don't then you could go wider. I only run about .025 but I also run much higher boost. You may even get buy with only one step colder with the low boost numbers. If you have a MSD and a hotter coil you may also get by with a wider gap it is all T&E.
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Old 03-28-2013, 07:31 PM
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Yea I was wanting to swap to autolite 3923 or 3924 just wondering which was best I will prob go one step colder and see how they do.
I have (MSD) street fire box and coil so not sure on gap I will try .30 or .35 and see.
Thanks for the info.
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im running 3923 at .035 with the same supercharger.
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Old 03-29-2013, 10:35 PM
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I use Bosch platinum +4. No gapping needed and Saleen runs great.
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Originally Posted by deathsled
I use Bosch platinum +4. No gapping needed and Saleen runs great.
that's fine, however the OP is running boost, what uedlose stated is exactly what the OP needs to do.
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Old 03-30-2013, 12:05 PM
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Thanks for the input the car has Champion RC9YC plugs in it now I noticed it is same heat range as 3923's but now another question the champions are non resistor but I drive on the street in traffic mostly so resistor type or non-resistor type?
Sorry just got this car in febuary and never had F/I car so just trying to learn a few things.
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Old 03-30-2013, 12:08 PM
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I will be taking it to the track this summer and it's not tuned so it runs rich.
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