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Old April 22nd, 2006, 02:59 PM
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sorry i'm sure this has been brought up a million times, but after searching I didn't find any results. What are the best plugs to run if i'm going to be running over 20 psi boost? Thanks
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Old April 22nd, 2006, 03:04 PM
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I believe AC R42TS or Autolite 23's for over 20lbs. of boost
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Old April 22nd, 2006, 03:33 PM
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I would like to know too and what gap would be best for over 20 lbs of boost
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Old April 22nd, 2006, 04:40 PM
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AC 42 LTS !!!! 42TS's are for BUICKS !!! NOT TTAs !! gap them at .032 and leave them alone
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Old April 22nd, 2006, 05:02 PM
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O.k. I was just wondering some people run colder plugs in the buicks and I didn't know if they were doing the same in the TTA'S
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Old April 22nd, 2006, 08:34 PM
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O.k. I was just wondering some people run colder plugs in the buicks and I didn't know if they were doing the same in the TTA'S

we went low 11s @121 with stock plugs .... it is a cooler plug than a stock Buick (44TS)
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Old April 23rd, 2006, 02:47 AM
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Wink Plug heat and gap
Hi,
I pretty much agree, thanks Grumpy for your insight!
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