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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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I need help with my spark plugs

Does anybody knows what is the correct calibration for the platinum spark plugs, by autolite, on a tbi 305, please i need help `cause I`m new, thanks.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

.35 they usually come calibrated already
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

It doesn`t matter if the spark plugs are of platinum, thanks for the advice, I need my car ready for next sunday, for 1/4 mile
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

Originally Posted by john_rs25th
It doesn`t matter if the spark plugs are of platinum, thanks for the advice, I need my car ready for next sunday, for 1/4 mile
if want them according to specifications it dsnt matter what brand gap is the same
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

Spark plugs are not "pre-gapped". They make plugs fit many different vehicles. But the plug gapper for a buck and follow the emission sticker recommendation under the hood. The original AC Delco plugs should be a CR45TS, with the C being a copper core. Platinum, split fire, and all that other stuff is a waste of money in a stock engine. Maybe if you were looking to drop a tenth of a second in the quarter mile..............
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

Also, the gaps get changed when they have impact in shipping. I have sold a lot of plugs working at a parts store. Trust me - gap 'em.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

thank all of you for your responses, I appreciate the comments an advices, thanks again
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Re: I need help with my spark plugs

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Spark plugs are not "pre-gapped".........
Just talkin for my xperience with spark plugs when i get them from my supplier not pepboys or autozone they always have come pre gap... i do agree about the gapper, i always check them to make sure.
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