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1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-12-2009, 10:20 AM

My car is running a bit rich with the AC R45's, is there anything that runs a bit hotter that anyone else has had success with??

rwinkles · 04-12-2009, 10:36 AM

If you are having a fouling problem why not try some of the newer style plugs like the platinum or double platinum? With the smaller wire the tips are much better at self cleaning and less prone to fouling. I rans some AC R46's once a long time ago and ended up having problems.

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-12-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rwinkles

If you are having a fouling problem why not try some of the newer style plugs like the platinum or double platinum? With the smaller wire the tips are much better at self cleaning and less prone to fouling. I rans some AC R46's once a long time ago and ended up having problems.

No fouling problems, just not running as hot as I would like. Has anyone run the new platinum plugs or ? Looking for help without wasting time on plugs that don't work well or as good as the AC's!

Schurkey · 04-12-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971/455/HO/4-SPD

My car is running a bit rich with the AC R45's, is there anything that runs a bit hotter that anyone else has had success with??

Heat range of the plug has NO effect on how rich the engine runs.

If the engine is rich, you need to tune the carb, not the plugs.

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 09:07 AM

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Heat range of the plug has NO effect on how rich the engine runs.

If the engine is rich, you need to tune the carb, not the plugs.

Interesting, so if I have the timing, fuel mixture, jets, etc. all right where I want them and the plugs are still just a bit on the dark side, what good are all of the different plugs that are on the market???????

Schurkey · 04-13-2009, 10:21 AM

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Interesting, so if I have the timing, fuel mixture, jets, etc. all right where I want them and the plugs are still just a bit on the dark side, what good are all of the different plugs that are on the market???????

If the fuel mixture is right--the engine isn't rich. Changing heat range may change the amount of deposit on the plug, but it's not changing the fuel/air ratio.

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 03:09 PM

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If the fuel mixture is right--the engine isn't rich. Changing heat range may change the amount of deposit on the plug, but it's not changing the fuel/air ratio.

I actually screwed up and was running the R43S instead of the R45S. Changed out the 43's for the 45's and problem solved. Exh. is leaner, spark better, and all other factors unchanged. Who would have thought!

74 SD455 Formula · 04-13-2009, 03:48 PM

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I actually screwed up and was running the R43S instead of the R45S. Changed out the 43's for the 45's and problem solved. Exh. is leaner, spark better, and all other factors unchanged. Who would have thought!

Figure's a Mopar guy would do something like that.Live and learn.....

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 03:50 PM

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Figure's a Mopar guy would do something like that.Live and learn.....

Easy there killer! Hopefully you will still let me park next to you at shows...........

74 SD455 Formula · 04-13-2009, 04:00 PM

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Easy there killer! Hopefully you will still let me park next to you at shows...........

I can see how hard you are working OH MIGHTY DESK JOCKEY.Does your employer know what you are using your computer for ?
As far as parking next to me at shows,we'll have to see as you now own a none round port car.Dont know if I want all that ugly rubbing off on me ( Ha- Ha Just kidding ).For what it's worth I'm going to look at a HO Formy this weekend thats for sale.Dont ask as I'm not telling where this one is as it's one of those cars thats been under the radar for quit awhile and the price is just begging me to buy it.Now I'm gonna have to find a place to park it......

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 04:03 PM

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I can see how hard you are working OH MIGHTY DESK JOCKEY.Does your employer know what you are using your computer for ?
As far as parking next to me at shows,we'll have to see as you now own a none round port car.Dont know if I want all that ugly rubbing off on me ( Ha- Ha Just kidding ).For what it's worth I'm going to look at a HO Formy this weekend thats for sale.Dont ask as I'm not telling where this one is as it's one of those cars thats been under the radar for quit awhile and the price is just begging me to buy it.Now I'm gonna have to find a place to park it......

I'll make room in my garage, just tell me where the car is!

carguy66cars · 04-13-2009, 07:13 PM

Paul, Put your ear plug's in and just drive it! You get old like me you won't notice how loud it is. Car ran fine all year last year just like it was!

Lyn.

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 07:23 PM

Now I am getting it from all ends

carguy66cars · 04-13-2009, 07:28 PM

Sorry, Couldn't help but hassle you a bit. Been reading all this for a week!

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 07:29 PM

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Sorry, Couldn't help but hassle you a bit. Been reading all this for a week!

Check your email.

74 SD455 Formula · 04-13-2009, 07:38 PM

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I'll make room in my garage, just tell me where the car is!

Sure I will tell you where to find the car..... NOTTTTTTT.
Are you haveing problem's with a little exhaust noice.Shake the dust and cob webbs out of your wallet and go and buy some exhaust tip's and put a full exhaust on the Damn car.It will qiute it down in a hurry or if it gets to be too much of a problem sell me the car ( ha-ha )....

72 HO455 FORMULA · 04-13-2009, 09:45 PM

74 SD455 FORMULA, you have my ear. In fact now I'm rather intrigued. How can one man be so lucky? How is that fair to the rest of us...

Under the radar you say, how can that be....

By the way, how's that yellow Trans-Am of yours doing?

Oh yeah, which one am I driving to the shows this year? (LMAO)

74 SD455 Formula · 04-13-2009, 10:29 PM

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74 SD455 FORMULA, you have my ear. In fact now I'm rather intrigued. How can one man be so lucky? How is that fair to the rest of us...

Under the radar you say, how can that be....

By the way, how's that yellow Trans-Am of yours doing?

Oh yeah, which one am I driving to the shows this year? (LMAO)

Let's see_______ The last time I let you drive one of the hot rod's ( the Yellow Trans Am ) you were ripping the tire's through the intersection in Madison.So this year for the Don Miller show I'll let you drive the Ford Focus ZX4 ( HA-HA ) Oh yea thats your own car is'nt it ? Now who's LTAS ......? And for the record,I'm not so lucky,I have you for a friend,after all your the one who finds all the neat toy's.....

1971/455/HO/4-SPD · 04-13-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 HO455 FORMULA

74 SD455 FORMULA, you have my ear. In fact now I'm rather intrigued. How can one man be so lucky? How is that fair to the rest of us...

Under the radar you say, how can that be....

By the way, how's that yellow Trans-Am of yours doing?

Oh yeah, which one am I driving to the shows this year? (LMAO)

Looks like blood runs thicker than water here.........

72 HO455 FORMULA · 04-14-2009, 09:02 AM

you know unlike most guys, you drive your cars and i was most fortunate to be able to experience the brutal love of that Superduty powerplant. Remember, nothing pulls like it..

But did you have to dog the Focus? Last time I looked, weren't you rockin a Focus too?

Anyways, your are right about one thing, I find all the neat toys.

So, do you think this HO Formy would look right with a vinyl top or maybe a luggage rack on the trunk?

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