need shorter spark plugs for headers
05-07-2003, 11:31 AM
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need shorter spark plugs for headers
I have read a ton of articles on here and it seems that there are both good and bad things about these short spark plugs(bosch platinum,accel shorties) who makes short spark plugs besides them and does anyone make a short plug that is not platinum. thanks guys
05-08-2003, 02:17 PM
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Accel is the only one that makes a true shortie plug, denoted by a "S" after the part#.
05-09-2003, 06:24 AM
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Another vote for the Accel header "U-groove" spark plugs.click here for pic
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05-09-2003, 06:58 AM
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Originally posted by Cam28_boy
I bought some accel header plugs and there the same size as the bosh platinums that I took off.
I bought some accel header plugs and there the same size as the bosh platinums that I took off.
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Originally posted by 88GTAinRI
Another vote for the Accel header "U-groove" spark plugs.click here for pic
Another vote for the Accel header "U-groove" spark plugs.click here for pic
05-23-2003, 06:22 PM
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these short plugs should solve the problem with installation right? I cannot get the plug socket onto a 2 plugs and I'm not happy. also which number plug would I need? my engine is an 86.
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I gotta say, that must be a big benefit of the Hedman headers.....I run 'em with stock length standard old AC Delco plugs, and 90 degree boot Taylor wires and have NO problems with burning wires or changing the plugs....just the normal "header" annoyances, but that is a given.
What can help is cutting down a spark plug socket on the really tight ones......I did this just for the #7 plug. Every other one I can get to with standard stuff just fine.
Also, unscrewing the tip from the AC's and cutting a bit of off this can give you some more breathing room if you need it.....
I've tried all kinds of plugs, and I still like the Delco's.....I'm always tweaking the car anyway, so I usually replace 'em every 20k miles or so, it's only $10-12 a pop.......
HTH
What can help is cutting down a spark plug socket on the really tight ones......I did this just for the #7 plug. Every other one I can get to with standard stuff just fine.
Also, unscrewing the tip from the AC's and cutting a bit of off this can give you some more breathing room if you need it.....
I've tried all kinds of plugs, and I still like the Delco's.....I'm always tweaking the car anyway, so I usually replace 'em every 20k miles or so, it's only $10-12 a pop.......
HTH
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