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2014/02/04 08:10:14 (permalink)
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Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto

Hi guys,

Just wondering what everyone's recommendation for spark plugs for a standard pinto with twin 45s to be added in the next few months?

Thanks guys
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/04 13:21:11 (permalink)
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/04 16:21:52 (permalink)
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    Note to above postings, NGK BP6ES, BP5ES are NOT pinto plugs, this range suits 14mm X-flow, pre X-flow, BDA & Twincam plug holes. The Pinto takes a physically different plug with shallower but larger 18mm diameter hole. NGK plugs are generally  considered one of the best brands, just go to their website or a catalog and look up your application. Not really necessary to go for R resistor type and steer away from P projected tip type because if your head has been refaced a few times, depending on the electrode orientation when you screw it in relative to the piston, the piston may touch and close up your gap.
    If you do a warmish pinto perhaps go one grade cooler, in NGK speak one digit higher than standard recommended.
     
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/04 22:19:26 (permalink)
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    You can still obtain the equivalent of the Motorcraft BF32 for high compression standard pinto's and BF42 for low compression standard pintos and have purchased at less cost than the equivalent NGK plugs. If you do a lot of stop start city traffic the best you can do is take the car on the expressway and drive it. It will run smoother after a good run if all else is in good condition and tune. Pinto's like plenty of spark and extended dwell does help, if going cdi watch the routing of spark leads.
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/04 22:47:23 (permalink)
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    HI ALL
    RE MY PRE-MATURE RECOMMENDATIONS...............IGNORE MY PART NUMBERS AS THESE ONLY APPLY TO V6 ESSEX ENGINES........WHICH I HAVE "BURNT INTO MY BRAIN" AND SO I APOLOGIZE...............ALL OTHER INFO IS CORRECT
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/05 10:04:19 (permalink)
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    THE NGK PLUG RECOMMENDED FOR THE PINTO 18millimetre hole 4 CYL IS       "AP6FS"    FOR ALL SPEEDS  
    OR MOTORCRAFT HIGH SPEED IS     "BF32"  OR  CITY DRIVING   "BF42"
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/05 11:38:13 (permalink)
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    I use NGK AP6FS as it says in my manual. Have a 38/38 weber with cam and electronic ignition and i didnt get told to change them when I got it tuned so I assume they are fine for a non standard engine. And the bloke really knows escorts.
     
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    Re: Best Spark Plugs for standard Pinto 2014/02/05 12:21:31 (permalink)
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    Thanks guys for your help. Time to go get some new plugs
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