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08-17-2014, 08:44 PM
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454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
I have a low compression (8.2:1) 454 bbc engine that I currently use ac delco R44T plugs in. They tend to foul out after a few thousand miles due slightly oil or running slightly rich. Truck doesn't smoke any from the exhaust. Engine is mild by bbc standards.
Wondering what others are running in their trucks with similar set ups? I have been advised to stay with the R44T, use a R44TS, use a R45TS, etc, etc. What are you using?
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08-18-2014, 04:41 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
Anyone?
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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08-18-2014, 06:42 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
Is it the same few cylinders consistently, or is there no pattern to which cylinders foul?
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Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue. |
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08-18-2014, 09:21 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
The ts designation is an extended tip. protrudes the tip about1/8'' or 3/16s.. I would step up the heat range and see what happens... So r45ts.. Also, what year? HEI?
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08-19-2014, 05:24 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
Got a HEI distributor. The fouling is about the same across all the cylinders. Looking to have a self cleaning plug installed. It appears the the R44T plugs maybe too cold for putting around town. Runs fine. Just scared the they may gove me issues soon
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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08-19-2014, 09:42 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
Yeah, if all you do is run it around below highway speeds it won't keep the combustion chamber as clean. I've run R44's (think they were just "T"'s) in my '85 1-ton (454) until this last time when all my FLAPS had was R45's, and they're performing fine so far. I don't think I've even put enough miles on them yet to take them out and check the gap.
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08-19-2014, 10:47 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
For years all us local BB 454/396 lovers ran r44C commercial plugs they last 3-4 times as long and I would go 1 step hotter----good luck
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08-20-2014, 06:20 PM
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Re: 454 BBC spark plug recommendation.
Thanks guys. I bought some R44TS. Suppose to extend into the cylinder a little more to prevent early fouling. We will see how they do. I got flat top pistons so clearance shouldn't be an issue in the cylinder.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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