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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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VORTEC what spark plugs to use????

did an engine swap in my 91 bird. dropped in a 350 with some vortec 305 heads casting 520. its gonna be running about 10.5-11:1 compression just wanted to see what kind of plugs i should get and what to gap them at....im running an hei dizzy with a 65k coil if that matters.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gapimpin
did an engine swap in my 91 bird. dropped in a 350 with some vortec 305 heads casting 520. its gonna be running about 10.5-11:1 compression just wanted to see what kind of plugs i should get and what to gap them at....im running an hei dizzy with a 65k coil if that matters.
AC Delco Rapidfires or AC Delco Platinums for a 1996-2000 fullsize 1 ton van (G3500 or P3500). They are a slightly cooler plug than what is used in say a 1/2 ton truck with the same engine.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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guess ill be using the ngk tr55 plugs they seem to be favored in my local car circle on high compression engines.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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as long as they're the vortec reach, and a bit cooler. That's a pretty high compression ratio. I'd measure it if possible.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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heatrange on them is 5 i think stock was 6 so they are a little cooler. and they are listed as a replacement plug on the orielly's website.
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