RE: IML: Spark plugs for a 68 - 440

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've read (and experienced personally) that platinum plugs in older cars are not a good mix. Even my '93 Jeep would not run well on them, and I've heard similar stories on many Mopars (never tried them in any of my 2000+ Mopars). 

There is a large contingent of IMLers who have had excellent running and long-lasting performance from the Autolites, so regardless of price, they seem to be the best bet.

By the way, I'm not anti-Bosch nor anti-platinum in the appropriate car. My import cars love them, and since they promote themselves so much, they're often the lowest-priced plug in the store anyway. I even installed a set this weekend in a buddy's Saturn!

Just my additional $0.02!
Chris in LA

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>From: Ken Lang <ken@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: May 22, 2006 9:30 AM
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>Subject: RE: IML: Spark plugs for a 68 - 440
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>Just my .02 worth, but I've always used the Bosch Platinum Plus (in all my
>vehicles) and never had a problem.  They cost a little more but always felt
>it was worth it.
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>Ken
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>louis colon <luis10241@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>Should we use Autolite or Champion spark plugs on our cars.
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>This subject is often debated.  My personal preference based on my own
>experience is for the Autolite 85.
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>I used Champions for many years in my Imperials, but the crabby old guy at
>my favorite auto parts store told me that he was no longer selling Champions
>because their quality had dropped.  And sure enough, my '71 Imperial started
>pinging noticeably after the next spark plug change.  I then replaced the
>Champion plugs with Autolites, and no more pinging.
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>Elijah
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