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Sparkplugs

Posted: 8/13/25 7:25pm Message 1 of 3
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Vette(s): 1972 small block convertible resto-mod

Who uses which plugs at what heat range on C3 small blocks that are slightly modified (headers, mild aftermarket cam, etc.) I am curious because my AC Delcor 44Rs show up mighty blackened!.  Thanks

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Re: Sparkplugs

Posted: 8/13/25 9:31pm Message 2 of 3
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

Dry black, or wet black? Dry might be too hot of a plug, wet leads me to think it's running a wee bit rich. IIRC, I run 43TS in my '74 w/stock 350/4spd. I would have to actually look to see, but my memory seems to think mine are 43TS plugs. The R44T is the factory recommended plug.




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Re: Sparkplugs

Posted: 8/13/25 10:27pm Message 3 of 3
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.

Interesting, I would have thought you'd go to a hotter plug to help burn that black soot.  




   

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