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Old Dec 24, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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Ok, l have a 1968 302. I rebuilt it in the 80's it is basically a stock engine with long tube headers edelbrock street performer intake and carb. I also have a stock duraspark ignition. I just put the intake and carb in there and l realized l have never changed the plugs since the rebuild.
What plugs work good in these old ford engines these days but, dont cost 10 bucks each?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2016 | 01:10 AM
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Is the problem because of BF-32? Those are kinda pricey these days. Some people really like NGK.
 
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I have used lots of NKG's in my hondas but, Champion used to be the plugs to run years ago
 
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Champion is unfortunately not of the same reputation as they once were, whether that's justified or not I can't say. I run Autolite 45 in my Y block and they are a little too hot for extended highway use. BF-32 is recommended for that, but the NOS are a little spendy, sometimes eBay will have some reasonable. NGK does make good plugs.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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Just your standard Autolite Copper plugs is what you want. You can buy these at Wally World for a couple dollars a piece
 
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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Just your standard Autolite Copper plugs is what you want. You can buy these at Wally World for a couple dollars a piece
I have similar set up in the 65 F100; 68 302, Edlebrock, Holley, Hooker long tubes, Autolite Copper, and with DS ll; gaped between 40-45. Suggest after X number of miles pull few plugs to determine if burning properly; if not, make appropriate adjustment; in my case, with the Holley swapped jets.
 
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