What spark plugs do you use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OJ1988 · 10-04-2012, 02:25 PM

I've always ran ac delcos in my chevy's, but lately, the quality seems to have gone down. I went through about 2 dozen off the shelf, many had badly bent electrodes, some were cocked to the side a lot, some were nearly smashed closed. All were oily and the porclien stained. Some almost looked used.

So, I am thinking of switching brands, and am cuirous what others use.

It seems like one of those topics like oil. No one has a good reason why they run one over the other often. It's usually a brand loyalty that is often pasted down.
Posted via Mobile Device

**truckster** · 10-04-2012, 02:30 PM

NGK, Denso, or Autolite. The Delcos have gotten very expensive for what you actually get. NGK has a good platinum plug for a decent price.

longbed67 · 10-04-2012, 02:34 PM

I've tried many brands that were supposed to be better everything from platinum to iridium plugs. But i have come to the conclusion that the ol' champion copper style plugs with the correct heat range are not only the least expensive but tend to perform just as well if not better due to they make more heat ranges of them that you can dial into your setup.

weever82 · 10-04-2012, 02:35 PM

I switched over the the E3's in my big block and absolutely love them. They are a little more pricey though.

Weev-
Posted via Mobile Device

KEL · 10-04-2012, 02:46 PM

I am running E-3's in my 72 350.
Don't really see any difference at all.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-04-2012, 02:48 PM

ngk run em in everything I guess lol

Billett · 10-04-2012, 02:56 PM

My brother works at a Chevy dealer so I always get the AC delcos on the cheap. Mine looked fine when I got them out of the box. Maybe its where you're buying them from?
Posted via Mobile Device

SeeTen · 10-04-2012, 02:59 PM

AC Delco when I can, Autolite when I can't. Both great plugs. Copper always, swap em out every 20,000 to 30,000.

Oh - and I work at an autoparts store. Sounds like someone did a damaged return/swap, and another person put them back with the new ones, instead of junking them. It sounds like you got some used ones (how they made it past the return is beyond me) but return em and tell them you opened them up and they looked like that. They might give you some guff, but hold to your guns, insist you're telling the truth and if all else fails, demand to speak to the manager. No one puts up that much of a fight that is lying. They usually turn around.

Good luck!

hayhauler71 · 10-04-2012, 03:37 PM

ngk I have never had a problem

**Stocker** · 10-04-2012, 03:45 PM

I usually run copper AC Delcos, never had a problem. Once had a set of Autolites and no problems with them either. The only plugs that ever gave me trouble were Champions, and that was a long time ago.

OJ1988 · 10-04-2012, 03:53 PM

I thought they were returns as well. Went through a bunch off the shelf and they all looked like this.
Posted via Mobile Device

OJ1988 · 10-04-2012, 03:54 PM

I couldn't see someone returning more then 2 sets of slighlty used plugs.
Posted via Mobile Device

piecesparts · 10-04-2012, 04:20 PM

I use the ACCEL shorty plugs, which allows for more room around my headers. The plugs last a long time and I have been using them for quite a few years without any issues.

cdowns · 10-04-2012, 06:44 PM

alot of times especially for a secondary vehicle i tend to run those special"ONSALE" brands

**twouvakind** · 10-04-2012, 09:59 PM

Albert Champion Delco

502ms · 10-05-2012, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

I use the ACCEL shorty plugs, which allows for more room around my headers. The plugs last a long time and I have been using them for quite a few years without any issues.

Me too
Posted via Mobile Device

pdawg · 10-04-2012, 11:53 PM

Always ran AC Delco R45 TS or TSX with a salvaged HEI distributor and never had a problem. Am trying the E3's based on several recommendations in my new ZZ383 but since I haven't started it yet ( this weekend pray God ) I really can't offer an opinion on them yet. I'll keep the forum posted! Wish me luck!
Posted via Mobile Device

cerjio · 10-05-2012, 08:35 AM

I am running E3 3.52 in mine with Hei an Love them !

BlackedOut67shorty · 10-05-2012, 11:47 PM

I cant say i care too much about my delcos in my 67 but my e3s in my blazer work pretty good.. One thing that keeps me from geting them for my truck is money money money

But i always wondered if the designs of the e3s would even work to our benifits?? Idk if i can tell really with the blazer. They were the first set of plugs i got for it

jablack · 10-05-2012, 11:54 PM

I like the copper autolite plugs, or the accel shorty plugs if I am having header issues.

richards72chevy · 10-06-2012, 08:59 AM

I ran bosch plugs on my 98 sebring and 69 impala.I like them.Thats what 72 c10 is getting next.

GASoline71 · 10-06-2012, 09:22 AM

If for whatever reason I don't use AC Delco... NGK in everything.

E3 = snake oil.

Gary

bobs409 · 10-07-2012, 06:39 AM

AC's in all my Chevy's ONLY.

Put Champions in my 63 once and they fouled in no time. Changed to AC's then and never looked back.

Hubscrub · 10-07-2012, 07:21 AM

ac delco never a problem in all my vehicles

kcfirstbuild · 10-07-2012, 09:48 AM

Don't run E 3s in new stuff. Had some one put them in his 5.3 and had to change them with in a week.

10-04-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	What spark plugs do you use? I've always ran ac delcos in my chevy's, but lately, the quality seems to have gone down. I went through about 2 dozen off the shelf, many had badly bent electrodes, some were cocked to the side a lot, some were nearly smashed closed. All were oily and the porclien stained. Some almost looked used. So, I am thinking of switching brands, and am cuirous what others use. It seems like one of those topics like oil. No one has a good reason why they run one over the other often. It's usually a brand loyalty that is often pasted down. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-04-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,887	Re: What spark plugs do you use? NGK, Denso, or Autolite. The Delcos have gotten very expensive for what you actually get. NGK has a good platinum plug for a decent price.

10-04-2012, 02:34 PM	#3
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I've tried many brands that were supposed to be better everything from platinum to iridium plugs. But i have come to the conclusion that the ol' champion copper style plugs with the correct heat range are not only the least expensive but tend to perform just as well if not better due to they make more heat ranges of them that you can dial into your setup. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-04-2012, 02:35 PM	#4
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I switched over the the E3's in my big block and absolutely love them. They are a little more pricey though. Weev- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

10-04-2012, 02:46 PM	#5
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I am running E-3's in my 72 350. Don't really see any difference at all.

10-04-2012, 02:48 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What spark plugs do you use? ngk run em in everything I guess lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-04-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: What spark plugs do you use? My brother works at a Chevy dealer so I always get the AC delcos on the cheap. Mine looked fine when I got them out of the box. Maybe its where you're buying them from? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

10-04-2012, 02:59 PM	#8
SeeTen Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Cal. Posts: 39	Re: What spark plugs do you use? AC Delco when I can, Autolite when I can't. Both great plugs. Copper always, swap em out every 20,000 to 30,000. Oh - and I work at an autoparts store. Sounds like someone did a damaged return/swap, and another person put them back with the new ones, instead of junking them. It sounds like you got some used ones (how they made it past the return is beyond me) but return em and tell them you opened them up and they looked like that. They might give you some guff, but hold to your guns, insist you're telling the truth and if all else fails, demand to speak to the manager. No one puts up that much of a fight that is lying. They usually turn around. Good luck!

10-04-2012, 03:37 PM	#9
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What spark plugs do you use? ngk I have never had a problem __________________ Fuzzy

10-04-2012, 03:45 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,595	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I usually run copper AC Delcos, never had a problem. Once had a set of Autolites and no problems with them either. The only plugs that ever gave me trouble were Champions, and that was a long time ago. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-04-2012, 03:53 PM	#11
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I thought they were returns as well. Went through a bunch off the shelf and they all looked like this. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-04-2012, 03:54 PM	#12
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I couldn't see someone returning more then 2 sets of slighlty used plugs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-04-2012, 04:20 PM	#13
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I use the ACCEL shorty plugs, which allows for more room around my headers. The plugs last a long time and I have been using them for quite a few years without any issues. __________________ Frank

10-04-2012, 06:44 PM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What spark plugs do you use? alot of times especially for a secondary vehicle i tend to run those special"ONSALE" brands __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-04-2012, 09:59 PM	#15
twouvakind Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,662	Re: What spark plugs do you use? Albert Champion Delco



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-04-2012, 11:53 PM	#17
pdawg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 92	Re: What spark plugs do you use? Always ran AC Delco R45 TS or TSX with a salvaged HEI distributor and never had a problem. Am trying the E3's based on several recommendations in my new ZZ383 but since I haven't started it yet ( this weekend pray God ) I really can't offer an opinion on them yet. I'll keep the forum posted! Wish me luck! Posted via Mobile Device

10-05-2012, 08:35 AM	#18
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I am running E3 3.52 in mine with Hei an Love them !

10-05-2012, 11:47 PM	#19
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I cant say i care too much about my delcos in my 67 but my e3s in my blazer work pretty good.. One thing that keeps me from geting them for my truck is money money money But i always wondered if the designs of the e3s would even work to our benifits?? Idk if i can tell really with the blazer. They were the first set of plugs i got for it __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

10-05-2012, 11:54 PM	#20
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I like the copper autolite plugs, or the accel shorty plugs if I am having header issues. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

10-06-2012, 08:59 AM	#21
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,651	Re: What spark plugs do you use? I ran bosch plugs on my 98 sebring and 69 impala.I like them.Thats what 72 c10 is getting next.

10-07-2012, 06:39 AM	#23
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: What spark plugs do you use? AC's in all my Chevy's ONLY. Put Champions in my 63 once and they fouled in no time. Changed to AC's then and never looked back. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-07-2012, 07:21 AM	#24
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What spark plugs do you use? ac delco never a problem in all my vehicles __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-07-2012, 09:48 AM	#25
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: What spark plugs do you use? Don't run E 3s in new stuff. Had some one put them in his 5.3 and had to change them with in a week.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.