[DeTomaso] .050 is the bomb!

[Mike Thomas]

I've been using Autolites.  It ran great on those when I dyno'd the car last
year with a full MSD system (8350 R2R, 6AL, Blaster Coil, Tach Adapter and
capacitor.
Mike Thomas 

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of boyd casey
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:16 AM
To: JDeRyke at aol.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] .050 is the bomb!

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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