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Fatback · 12-03-2009, 11:40 PM

I have used Autolites....After 30 years,I've never had any trouble.
I have bought one set of AC Delco....One died after about a month, Replaced it with one of the old Autolites I removed.
That was my first and last set of AC's

*highperf4x4* · 12-04-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tomtuna1978

have been a technition for 18 years and i have made more money on people putting bosch platinum plugs in theyr car than brake jobs ! they foul out every time ! put factory plugs in it and you will never have a problem !

Exactly. A platinum plug is designed for fuel injected and computer controlled engines that burn much more efficiently at even temperatures. Even then they don't last as long as a standard plug. The platinum electrode is so small that it can't keep itself cleaned off in a carbureted engine with so many rich spots and carbon. The bigger the electrode the better. As long as you're running the right temp plug for your engine and throwing plenty of juice (like an HEI or msd setup), you won't beat a standard ac delco.

I run AC Delco R45TS in mine with 50,000 volt HEI and 8.8mm accel wires.

Champions are junk
Autolites are not far behind.

'72customdeluxe · 12-04-2009, 02:38 AM

NGK UR4 v-power's, had the best luck with these

**special-K** · 12-04-2009, 07:27 AM

A split plug is an attempt to compensate for a weak ignition.if you want more or hotter spark,start with the distributor/coil.A standard plug will take all you can give it.

Here`s a fun little thing.Take a champion spark plug and any other spark plug,hold both at the base,and strike the porceline together.Every time the champion will break.

rwolf9653 · 12-04-2009, 08:52 AM

I am really suprised at all of the hate for autolite!?

Jim_PA · 12-04-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rwolf9653

I am really suprised at all of the hate for autolite!?

I've been running them for the last 10+ years in 4 different vehicles, never had one go bad.

bamabaxter · 12-04-2009, 09:55 AM

Same here....never had a problem with my autolites. Running a set of 8924's in my aluminum heads gapped @.045, barely rolls over once before it fires right up.

'72customdeluxe · 12-04-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by '72customdeluxe

NGK UR4 v-power's, had the best luck with these

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Originally Posted by special-K

A split plug is an attempt to compensate for a weak ignition.if you want more or hotter spark,start with the distributor/coil.A standard plug will take all you can give it.

Here`s a fun little thing.Take a champion spark plug and any other spark plug,hold both at the base,and strike the porceline together.Every time the champion will break.

Ok... Accel super coil and their performance module, used to have 8.8 spiral pro wires until I burned one. Now crappy super stocks. Will get some 'spensive un-assembled wires soon and custom fit them because universals suck. And mine are "leaking". I have plenty of ignition power. Ngks are the same price as delcos and don't rust to ****. When I was still having various problems (like my intake gaskets) they lasted longer too. They are also short, good for headers.

67ss&99ss · 12-04-2009, 08:10 PM

NGK in everything. Just got a set today to replace the AC's that are in my Nova.

UltraBlue71 · 12-05-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

My thoughts exactly.

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BigChevy80 · 12-05-2009, 02:09 AM

Plain black AC plugs in everything for me (even the lawn mowers). Autolites are crap in my opinion. But then again they are made by the same company that makes FRAM oil filters. Maybe that's why I won't let one near anything I own.

Arad68 · 12-05-2009, 02:47 AM

AC Delco or NGK. Both are top notch.

70c10-08 · 12-05-2009, 09:59 AM

Champion in my atv, AC Delco in my S10, E3 in my c10 and Silverado and Autolite in my 2 F#%?s

Gene · 12-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Ac Delco without a doubt, as Shane said, if GM trusts them I guess I can too. Ditto on the champions, they suck!!

*highperf4x4* · 12-05-2009, 01:16 PM

Well, basically from what I can tell in this thread, AC Delco is the top choice (by popularity anyway) and Champions suck @&&.

Autolites appear to be somewhat neutral.................

VDOG · 12-05-2009, 11:31 PM

My truck was running terrible so before I checked each plug and this is what I found. My Autolite Platiumn which are bout 2 months old are fouled out and checkout the one below. When I pulled the plug boot off, the porcelin drop out of the boot. Done with Autolites!

*highperf4x4* · 12-06-2009, 12:24 AM

Autolites not so neutral again...........

**El Jay** · 12-06-2009, 12:24 AM

ACCEL shorties, because ACs won't fit behind the headers.

Many, many moons ago, my Dad, who specialized in/did only tune ups & carburetors, was sent to the GM Training Center in Burbank, CA. He was told/taught to use OEM spark plugs; i.e. AC Delco for GM, Autolite for Ford, etc.

What he taught me has worked for me for more than a few decades.

HighwayHum72 · 12-06-2009, 05:02 AM

Autolite 145 copper is probably the best spark plug for our sb trucks, if you would spin that through your thick head, you might get it...

*highperf4x4* · 12-06-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HighwayHum72

Autolite 145 copper is probably the best spark plug for our sb trucks, if you would spin that through your thick head, you might get it...

First of all don't state your opinions like they're facts. There's alot of good minds in this thread that disagree and that makes you look foolish.

Secondly, if you're going to be sarcastic why don't you quote someone so we can figure out what order we're going to start yelling at you?

**leddzepp** · 12-06-2009, 01:12 PM

AC Delco

BigChevy80 · 12-06-2009, 02:47 PM

Any plugs with the word "copper, platinum, iridium, etc" in the title are good for one thing: draining your wallet. If you have a newer engine with ignition systems that require platimum plugs then that's understandable, but these engines aren't state of the art technology. It's like putting a hubcap on a tractor. It might look purdy, but other than that it serves no purpose. But far be it from me to tell people how to waste their own money...

**88JRFAN** · 12-06-2009, 03:29 PM

Have used Autolites for years. We have even used them in the dirt track car. Never had a problem.

VDOG · 12-06-2009, 04:01 PM

This was the first time I ever used Autolites, normally I Champion's were in my truck. Thought I would try something different. Now my engine is in need of a rebuild so I dont expect the plug to make it that much better.
Heck I dont know, I came here to see what was the plug of choice was, but it looks like were all using what works for us. I bought NGK's, and I will keep you posted.

Legolas894 · 12-06-2009, 11:04 PM

I think this is really the Coke vs Pepsi for most except high performance. I took out a really old set of Champions in the 283. Replaced them with another set of Champion (same type). No issues so far. I'm not drag racing this 42 year old engine. I probably will go for AC Delco next time (I usually go OEM and didn't think about that when I bought the Champions since they were already there).

My Astro van and Caprice wagon are AC Delco.

My wife's Mazda has Bosch Iridium but that's fuel injected and there's only 4 plugs to buy so who cares.

12-03-2009, 11:40 PM	#26
Fatback Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central FL Posts: 126	Re: What brand of spark plug? I have used Autolites....After 30 years,I've never had any trouble. I have bought one set of AC Delco....One died after about a month, Replaced it with one of the old Autolites I removed. That was my first and last set of AC's __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 69 Cougar 68 Mustang 68 GMC 4X4 SWB

12-04-2009, 02:38 AM	#28
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: What brand of spark plug? NGK UR4 v-power's, had the best luck with these __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

12-04-2009, 07:27 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What brand of spark plug? A split plug is an attempt to compensate for a weak ignition.if you want more or hotter spark,start with the distributor/coil.A standard plug will take all you can give it. Here`s a fun little thing.Take a champion spark plug and any other spark plug,hold both at the base,and strike the porceline together.Every time the champion will break. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-04-2009, 08:52 AM	#30
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: What brand of spark plug? I am really suprised at all of the hate for autolite!? __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

12-04-2009, 09:55 AM	#32
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: What brand of spark plug? Same here....never had a problem with my autolites. Running a set of 8924's in my aluminum heads gapped @.045, barely rolls over once before it fires right up. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

12-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#34
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 225	Re: What brand of spark plug? NGK in everything. Just got a set today to replace the AC's that are in my Nova. __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4

12-05-2009, 02:09 AM	#36
BigChevy80 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 34	Re: What brand of spark plug? Plain black AC plugs in everything for me (even the lawn mowers). Autolites are crap in my opinion. But then again they are made by the same company that makes FRAM oil filters. Maybe that's why I won't let one near anything I own. __________________ -Tony Money is no object... once it's in your wife's hands. 1972 GMC Sierra 1977 Ford LTD II 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (wife's ride)

12-05-2009, 02:47 AM	#37
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: What brand of spark plug? AC Delco or NGK. Both are top notch. __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

12-05-2009, 09:59 AM	#38
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 552	Re: What brand of spark plug? Champion in my atv, AC Delco in my S10, E3 in my c10 and Silverado and Autolite in my 2 F#%?s

12-05-2009, 12:41 PM	#39
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: What brand of spark plug? Ac Delco without a doubt, as Shane said, if GM trusts them I guess I can too. Ditto on the champions, they suck!!

12-05-2009, 01:16 PM	#40
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: What brand of spark plug? Well, basically from what I can tell in this thread, AC Delco is the top choice (by popularity anyway) and Champions suck @&&. Autolites appear to be somewhat neutral.................

12-05-2009, 11:31 PM	#41
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: What brand of spark plug? My truck was running terrible so before I checked each plug and this is what I found. My Autolite Platiumn which are bout 2 months old are fouled out and checkout the one below. When I pulled the plug boot off, the porcelin drop out of the boot. Done with Autolites! Attached Images

12-06-2009, 12:24 AM	#42
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: What brand of spark plug? Autolites not so neutral again...........

12-06-2009, 12:24 AM	#43
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: What brand of spark plug? ACCEL shorties, because ACs won't fit behind the headers. Many, many moons ago, my Dad, who specialized in/did only tune ups & carburetors, was sent to the GM Training Center in Burbank, CA. He was told/taught to use OEM spark plugs; i.e. AC Delco for GM, Autolite for Ford, etc. What he taught me has worked for me for more than a few decades. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

12-06-2009, 05:02 AM	#44
HighwayHum72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 40	Re: What brand of spark plug? Autolite 145 copper is probably the best spark plug for our sb trucks, if you would spin that through your thick head, you might get it...



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12-06-2009, 01:12 PM	#46
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: What brand of spark plug? AC Delco __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#47
BigChevy80 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 34	Re: What brand of spark plug? Any plugs with the word "copper, platinum, iridium, etc" in the title are good for one thing: draining your wallet. If you have a newer engine with ignition systems that require platimum plugs then that's understandable, but these engines aren't state of the art technology. It's like putting a hubcap on a tractor. It might look purdy, but other than that it serves no purpose. But far be it from me to tell people how to waste their own money... __________________ -Tony Money is no object... once it's in your wife's hands. 1972 GMC Sierra 1977 Ford LTD II 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (wife's ride)

12-06-2009, 03:29 PM	#48
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12-06-2009, 04:01 PM	#49
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: What brand of spark plug? This was the first time I ever used Autolites, normally I Champion's were in my truck. Thought I would try something different. Now my engine is in need of a rebuild so I dont expect the plug to make it that much better. Heck I dont know, I came here to see what was the plug of choice was, but it looks like were all using what works for us. I bought NGK's, and I will keep you posted.

12-06-2009, 11:04 PM	#50
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: What brand of spark plug? I think this is really the Coke vs Pepsi for most except high performance. I took out a really old set of Champions in the 283. Replaced them with another set of Champion (same type). No issues so far. I'm not drag racing this 42 year old engine. I probably will go for AC Delco next time (I usually go OEM and didn't think about that when I bought the Champions since they were already there). My Astro van and Caprice wagon are AC Delco. My wife's Mazda has Bosch Iridium but that's fuel injected and there's only 4 plugs to buy so who cares. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

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