Spark Plug Recommendation

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  1. SERE Guy

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    I have a mild 302, w/ stock style distributor (points) and an Accel coil, with 7mm Borg Warner wires. I'm looking for recomendations for plug. This if for street use only, but a little extra performance is always nice. Also, what gap would you run?
     
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    regular autolite spark pulgs. gaped a .035". get a eletronic conversion for the distrubor. something like a pertronix. the accel coil will cause the points to wear out rapidly.
     
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    The electronic ignition is definitely high on the list. I still need exhaust though, and I need to rebuild the toploader, so it'll be awhile before that happens.
     
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    Autolite plugs for sure! gapp them as narrow as you can without an idle stumble. I typically gap mine at .028 to .030". They last longer and fire more reliably under full throttle loads with the smaller gap - your wires will also last longer.
     

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