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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:53 AM
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Default Which plugs and wires for a delco igntion?

I just got the delco igntion from a 1997 Buick installed on my 1990 Bonneville. I still have a slight miss. Since the plugs and wires have been on the car since I got it (25,000 miles, 17 months) I figure they should be replaced. Which plugs should I use? I don't need anything high performance since the rest of the engine is stock. Also, what are some good wires for this set up?

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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NGK TR60'* for the plugs. Gap 'em at .060" even though you have an upgraded ignition.

The 8mm Belden'* have good reviews. You can get them at NAPA, just get 'em for a '93, that way they are routed for a Delco Ignition Car [will fit better].


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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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I use AC Rapidfire #14s gapped at .060" with the Delco ignition on all of my cars. Frankly the only time I have seen a dead smooth idle was on a badly retrded engine.
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I used the normal AC Delco plugs with my Delco ignition at 0.060". They've been great so far, and after I clean my IAC my idle pretty much sits at 600RPMs dead solid.
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i use the bosch platinums. that put the life right back into the taurus gl. i just drove it tonight and noticed that beyond 25 in first gear the thing pulled like there was no tomarrow, up until it shifted, throwing you back into your seat <not the back seat, we leave that to the SHO>. they are like 2 bucks a piece down here, deaming them worth the money.
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Originally Posted by padgett
Frankly the only time I have seen a dead smooth idle was on a badly retrded engine.
Is that the engine is mentally incapable? Or that the timing was retarded? I would appreciate it, if it is the former, to call the engine "special" Okay? Thanks .


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