Spark plug with HEI
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Spark plug with HEI
What is the thinking on this? Don't want anything fancy because I don't buy into the benefit.
'70 442 455 that has an GM style HEI. Not sure if its stock or aftermarket.
Do I run an AC R43S or or an R46 and with what gap?
TIA
'70 442 455 that has an GM style HEI. Not sure if its stock or aftermarket.
Do I run an AC R43S or or an R46 and with what gap?
TIA
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Get a set of good Ole autolites. They work great with HEI. Set at .040. Optomize your timing curve and adjust the A/F mix screws with engine warm and choke off 6-750 rpm idle. You can also use the vacuum gauge to adjust timing. Your looking for the highest vac reading. And as much timing as the engine will tolerate with your fuel, elevation above sea level and driving habits.
A good starting point is 10-12* of base timing, 8-12* more at idle from the advance canister (get an adjustable travel not rate can) running off straight manifold vacuum, then the rest all in for a total of about 38-40* at 2700-3000 rpms. I too had good reading plugs with sooty tails...once I super tunned as per above all is good. I had a popping out of the exhaust at idle. The vac can was bringing in too much timing at idle.
A good starting point is 10-12* of base timing, 8-12* more at idle from the advance canister (get an adjustable travel not rate can) running off straight manifold vacuum, then the rest all in for a total of about 38-40* at 2700-3000 rpms. I too had good reading plugs with sooty tails...once I super tunned as per above all is good. I had a popping out of the exhaust at idle. The vac can was bringing in too much timing at idle.
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