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happystang

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Spark plugs for 428
« on: March 24, 2019, 11:26:39 PM »
What is everyone using? I've got Edelbrock heads with Autolite 3924 plugs. I'm tempted to use an NGK plug a heat range colder. (Gap recommendations?)

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428 .030 over
Edelbrock heads (10.5:1 compression)
Lunati Voodoo hydraulic roller cam (.559/.559 lift 211/219 duration @ .50 112 LSA)
Edelbrock RPM intake
Holley 750 DP
Pertronix III distributor and coil

Engine is in a '68 fastback with a 4 speed.

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Re: Spark plugs for 428
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2019, 11:32:16 PM »
You've already got the right plugs.   I've tried colder on my 10.5:1 428.  The 3924's work better and I don't seem to have any detonation problems.

I like smaller gaps, like 0.035".  I've experimented with wider gaps and never found any improvement, but did find that it didn't seem to run as good.

JMO,

paulie

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Re: Spark plugs for 428
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2019, 12:02:21 AM »
I've also tried some "tricks" like filing the corners off the plugs, because I was so afraid of detonation.   It didn't help and made the engine run poorly.  I have tried Autolite 3923's and 3922's.  I don't have 1/4 mile times or some other analytical data, but just seat of the pants impressions.

With Edelbrock heads, the Autolite 3924's with a 0.035" gap will work with 99% of combinations.

JMO,

paulie

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Re: Spark plugs for 428
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2019, 10:11:26 PM »
I use same plug in my aluminum headed 427 Windsor and went with the Autolite XP3924 with iridium tip.
Should last a bit longer and allow better spark.

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Re: Spark plugs for 428
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2019, 10:20:19 PM »
are the E3 plugs any good.i seem to see alot of people using them on tv shows and videos.
1966 comet caliente 428 4 speed owned since 1983                                                 1973 f250 ranger xlt 360 4 speed papaw bought new