Spark Plugs

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  1. mrcomet

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    Has anyone used any of the newfangled spark plugs in place of regular plugs. I was considering the E3 or Splitfire to get better spark. Are these really any better or is it all just marketing hype.

    I've got a 5.0 HO block, GT40x heads, Performer RPM intake and Holley 600 4 barrel.
     
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    I personal use autolight 26 i think i am not 100% sure the number
     
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    I put E3 plugs in my race car. No differance at all. ET was the same.:huh:
     
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    yep autolite 26s in my 5.0 they run real good at the track.
     
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    Been running autolite 45s with no problem, a little colder than the 26 but I think 'll swich to th 26 this year
     
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    I think I will switch over to #26s myself, in my '73 8.5to1 smog monster. I'm glad I read this thread. Thanks guys.:Handshake
     
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