Spark plugs?

[Guest pistonpackingmama]

Any advice on spark plugs. Is there any difference in resistor vs. non-resistor? I bought Champion but was wondering if I should go with Autolite or if it will make a difference.

Thanks

[captden29]

resistor plugs eliminate static to your radio. no radio, you don't need resistor plugs but it doesn't matter if you use them. spark plug manufacturer seems to be a personal preference among car owners. some people will swear by certain plugs and curse others. i have used champions without problems in my 54 windsors, one of which i recently drove to north carolina from NY. i wouldn't hesitate to use other brands if they were the only ones available at the time. if you have good compression and don't have an oil fouling problem most plugs will do a good job. perhaps some are better for the aforementioned problems, and the more expert people on this list may be of more help there. dennis

[greg g]

AC 45 or 46's are being used by quite a few folks. I have had a preference for champions for years but my car seems to start easier with the AC's.

[Normspeed]

I run Autolite 306 plugs in my 218. I gap them at .028-.030. No problems at all.

[Guest pistonpackingmama]

Thanks for the advice. Was just out changing the shocks and thought I would fix a few more things while I am at it. Perfect rainy day for it.

lisa

[Normspeed]

Sounds like you're making some progress. Is that a Dodge you're working on?

[Guest pistonpackingmama]

Yep-D24. I bought it last August and replaced several parts on it from the junkyard. I have been thinking of selling it to get a pickup but have been having some fun with it the last few weeks, and have gotten inspired to keep working on it.

[1just4don]

I used to like champion plugs too,in days of old. Now they are pretty junky and liable to have half no good,right out of the box.

I have old tractors that IF you screw a Champion in there and you can get it to fire at all,your lucky,,,but VERY soon,,,as in days,,it is fouled out!!

Screw an Autolite 3116 in there and it will stay clean and firing forever, comparatively!! There isnt alot of difference between these old tractors and our old cars,,,about the same era!!

Dont know what ever happened to the GOOD Champions but good they are NOT!!! IF your engine is 'perfect' and brand new, then maybe not as much difference!! Buy 6 tho, bet you take back 2 no-good ones!!!