oddscrounger

My slightly modded (crane cam, headers, exhaust) 305 87 IROC needs new plugs. out of the three NGK plugs on Hawks which do you recommend?

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...Pack-of-4.html

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...Pack-of-4.html

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...Pack-of-4.html

will these fit with no problem?

Thanks,

Kent

rusty vango

in all my years of working on cars I have not seen anything but AC delco work well

Confuzed1

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I'm not a "plug-o-phile" and have used quite a few different plugs over the years. Nothing wrong with NGK's, AC's etc…

I've never found one really any "better" than the other. Then you have what I call "designer" plugs….split fire, four fire or whatever..you can run into issues with those on some types of ignition systems.

It's more important to get the proper heat range on whatever plug you buy….or course it needs the proper reach, thread size etc…

I currently run Accel shortie plugs…could care less about the brand. I just use them because I run shorty headers and they keep the plug boots further away from the header tubes.

oddscrounger

from the research I've done on here... the NGK's are short just like those Accels you have. I am just wondering if they'll match my 305 block

RedLeader289

iTrader: (2)

10 bucks for 4-spark plugs seems too high for my taste. I run AC-Delcos like what came in my crate engine from gmpp and they're only 7 bucks or so a pack from the local parts store, no shipping costs either.

It's up to you, I wouldn't waste the money on shipping and mark ups when you can get a comparable plug from just down the street for cheaper. It's the little things that add up in costs.

Confuzed1

iTrader: (4)

Well - there you go. I just had to go grab one Accel non-copper, one NGK V-power and one Accel copper plug to compare. They seem about the same….so your pick!

oddscrounger

hey confused, thanks for the help. I am going to try the NGKs... and i'll post my results

the only thing I don't like about you is the "go pack go" under your screen name. lol

Confuzed1

iTrader: (4)

No prob!

And there's as many of those "Bear" fans in my part of the state as Packer fans, so I just deal with it….

Vader

Here on the south side of the border in FIB-Land (or, Extreme Southern Wisconsin as I call it) I'm not so much a fan, just an owner. Somehow I've been coexisting with Bear fans for several decades. One thing no one can take away is that they seem just as loyal as cheese-heads. A little misguided, perhaps, but loyal fans nonetheless.

As for the plugs, NGK and AC are many times the same plug (branded for GM). NGK has a good quality ceramic, and they've been making good plugs for a long time. That said, Champion has been making good plugs for an even longer time. AFAIK, only Champion and Auburn make plugs for FAA/PMA certification - No Autolites, no NGKs, no ACs, and certainly no Accel or "Ralph Lauren" plugs. That should be a hint to reliability.

Accel has some sizes which are especially handy in tight quarters, but if you don't need them, stick with a reliable name. I can almost assure you that Accel buys plugs made to their specification instead of making them. If you can get a name brand manufacturer in the appropriate size, material, projection, and heat range, you probably won't find any better.

Gumby

IN motorcycle world we have ditched stock NGK's for AutoLite Platinums

good site to cross reff all kinds of plugs

sparkplugs.com

5215

iTrader: (2)

I also dig the NGK's. It's all personal preference at this point. Do it and love it, bro!

oddscrounger

hey vader i went to carthage college in kenosha. Does that qualify as extreme southern wisconsin? Because in my recollection, most the natives were Bears fans. Anyhow, I appreciate the input, coming from one of the most respected members on site.

Thanks for the other input guys; I ordered the NGK TR6's for the 305... I will post back on the experience.. TGF anyone? I'd love to meet you guys there.

Ron U.S.M.C.

I think I will try these NGK plugs ?= http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/product...r.asp?mode=nml
Also going with the 8mm made in the U.S.A. Summit Racing Street/Strip "Red" wires and "red" MSD cap and rotor.
Same as before.