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AC delco 41-110 on ebay.
So the Iridium is the way to go..? I didn’t see much benefit vs the platinum. I don’t really care about them having a longer life, but are there other benefits?
 

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So the Iridium is the way to go..? I didn’t see much benefit vs the platinum. I don’t really care about them having a longer life, but are there other benefits?
only advantage is extended life of them
 

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For boosted guys, Platinum and Iridium plugs perform at a lower level than copper spark plugs, because they are less conductive and they tend to overheat. However, the overall longevity of these two types of metal is better than copper plugs. In reality, copper has the best performance of all three and the worst longevity.

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For boosted guys, Platinum and Iridium plugs perform at a lower level than copper spark plugs, because they are less conductive and they tend to overheat. However, the overall longevity of these two types of metal is better than copper plugs. In reality, copper has the best performance of all three and the worst longevity.

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NGK TR6 work great for my blown 6.0 but don’t last long.
 
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For boosted guys, Platinum and Iridium plugs perform at a lower level than copper spark plugs, because they are less conductive and they tend to overheat. However, the overall longevity of these two types of metal is better than copper plugs. In reality, copper has the best performance of all three and the worst longevity.

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Very nice. I didn’t know that. Maybe someday.. [emoji16]
 

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Maybe I’m being neurotic, but can’t a guy find OEM AC Delco plugs, rather than the “Professional” crap? Hoping they’re comparable for plugs.. I know when it comes to most parts, the professional series are garbage, compared with OEM.

As I am looking more, the ones I have seen and bought do seem to be listed as professional. I'll have to dig into the delco book a bit. The 110 iridium was changed to 962 platinum in the older trucks service specs for cost savings is all. Agree that longer life is the only difference really.

to my understanding professional is the stuff you want, Advantage is to avoid

There are 3 delco lines. OE, Pro, and advantage. The OE is just that. The pro is usually ok, but can be hit or miss. The advantage is a no go zone.
 
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As I am looking more, the ones I have seen and bought do seem to be listed as professional. I'll have to dig into the delco book a bit. The 110 iridium was changed to 962 platinum in the older trucks service specs for cost savings is all. Agree that longer life is the only difference really.



There are 3 delco lines. OE, Pro, and advantage. The OE is just that. The pro is usually ok, but can be hit or miss. The advantage is a no go zone.
Excellent. Thanks for the information.
 

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There are 3 delco lines. OE, Pro, and advantage. The OE is just that. The pro is usually ok, but can be hit or miss. The advantage is a no go zone.[/QUOTE]

Reminded me of the no go zone in the hot crazy matrix. If you’ve never seen this you gotta watch. Funny af but so true. Watch for the unicorn heads up.


 

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There are 3 delco lines. OE, Pro, and advantage. The OE is just that. The pro is usually ok, but can be hit or miss. The advantage is a no go zone.

Reminded me of the no go zone in the hot crazy matrix. If you’ve never seen this you gotta watch. Funny af but so true. Watch for the unicorn heads up.



LOL! I never pass up a chance to watch it again. In the top 10 online videos of all time.
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There are 3 delco lines. OE, Pro, and advantage. The OE is just that. The pro is usually ok, but can be hit or miss. The advantage is a no go zone.

Reminded me of the no go zone in the hot crazy matrix. If you’ve never seen this you gotta watch. Funny af but so true. Watch for the unicorn heads up.


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ROFL!
 

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How often do you change them?
When it starts running rough, or the opportunity presents itself like now when things are taken apart. Since the headers were installed I need to pull the wheels and inner liners to change them so I’ll change plugs now while a header was removed and front wheels removed to pull the trans. The plugs are only $2 apiece so it’s cheap.
 
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When it starts running rough, or the opportunity presents itself like now when things are taken apart. Since the headers were installed I need to pull the wheels and inner liners to change them so I’ll change plugs now while a header was removed and front wheels removed to pull the trans. The plugs are only $2 apiece so it’s cheap.

Have you tried running with iridium or platinum?
 

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Have you tried running with iridium or platinum?
No, I was told to run the copper ones by Whipple so there’s less chance of detonation. I see no reason to pay $50-$60 and go through the pain of swapping plugs only to take a chance. I figure the experts should be listened to. And BlackBear also concurred on the TR6’s.
 

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No, I was told to run the copper ones by Whipple so there’s less chance of detonation. I see no reason to pay $50-$60 and go through the pain of swapping plugs only to take a chance. I figure the experts should be listened to. And BlackBear also concurred on the TR6’s.
Agree, got the same advice from magnacharg, was just wondering how the engine acts
 

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