[DeTomaso] spark plugs

[Jeff Cobb]

Garth is correct.
Jeff Cobb
On Aug 27, 2013, at 1:29 PM, Garth Rodericks <garth_rodericks at yahoo.com> wrote:

> FWIW, I don't drive my car "competitively," although other motorists may beg to disagree. I've only driven it on the street for my daily commute for a number of years, and plenty of spirited weekend jaunts - actually, every day I commuted to work in it was a spirited jaunt!
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> From: Garth Rodericks <garth_rodericks at yahoo.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:26 AM
> Subject: spark plugs
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> "What other spark plugs ( besides the NKG UR4) do Pantera owners that drive their Cleveland powered cars competitively recommend (use)?"
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> Autolite.  They're effective, reliable and inexpensive!  
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> I've also used NGK-UR4 and Bosche plugs in my Pantera. No noticeable performance differences.
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> NEVER use a Platinum plug in your carbureted 351C.  Platinum plugs require precise air/fuel metering only possible with an EFI system, otherwise they foul quickly and your engine will be hard to start.
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> If you want to save some money and enjoy better performance than you'll get from all those overpriced or gimicky plugs, do the following...
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> 1. Buy inexpensive quality Motorcraft or Autolite plugs
> 2. Side gap them
>     Read more here: http://performanceunlimited.com/illustrations/sparkplugs.html
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> 3. Index the plugs, as already recommended
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> #'s 2 and 3 above will give you greater performance gains than fancy overpriced spark plugs. You'll get the most bang for your buck!
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> Cheers!
> Garth
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