VORTEC what spark plugs to use????
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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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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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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
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Transmission: built 700r4 and fuddle 3500stall
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42 auburn
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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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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From: waco,texas
Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 383 LT1
Transmission: built 700r4 and fuddle 3500stall
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42 auburn
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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