[DeTomaso] .050 is the bomb!

[asajay at asajay.com]

Motorcraft, Autolite, NGK.  That's all I ever use in my Ford engines.   
He -is- correct in way.  I've seen Champions used in a 351C and it  
wasn't pretty, same story with AC Delco.  Stick with Motorcraft,  
Autolite, NGK.

Asa Jay

Quoting boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>:

> I have a question. I have been following the posts about MSd ignition and
> higher spark plug gaps(.45 - .50). i have a complete MSD ignition set up,
> MSD6AL, Blaster coil, and an MSD (small cap) distributor. I went to my local
> auto zone and said I wanted spark plugs (I quoted the intended application
> as a 1971 Boss 351) I don't remember where I read it but it said to quote
> this engine when trying to buy parts at auto part stores that are not
> familiar with Panters (which means 99.99%) the clerk who had a new Hemi
> Dodge charger and claimed to be knowledegable about Muscle cars practically
> insisted that I buy Motorcraft spark plugs  saying " Ford plugs for a Ford
> engine" Was his advice accurate? What is the majority opinion on the brand
> and temperature plug to use ? (my engine has a holley 650 , edelbrock
> intake, supposedly some hotter cam then stock , and headers (and as I
> mentioned the MSD ignition). i have not installed the plugs yet but Iplan on
> doing so as soon. I would be interested in  opinions before I gap and
> install these as I could still return them if there is a "better choice".
> Thanks in advance for your input.
> Boyd
>
> On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:20 AM, <JDeRyke at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 5/20/09 1:45:19 PM, eanderson at geotracinternational.com
>> writes:
>>
>> > What are plugs typically 'gapped' at right out of the box?
>> >
>> Hard to say. Manufacturers specs are all different and I've seen plugs
>> still under cellophane that were apparently dropped during processing
>> 'cause the
>> gap was visibly ZERO! Which is why I pull them out and immediately gap them
>> before putting on a shelf or in an engine. I recommend all check their new
>> plugs before use, too. Sometimes you get lucky but I'd rather be sure.
>> FWIW-
>> J Deryke
>>
>>
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