spark plug info

White 95 · 01-19-2008, 01:17 PM

Need a recommendation for spark plug to run in a powerdyne powered Gen 1.
Also recommendation on correct gap on plugs.

Black93lightning · 01-19-2008, 08:02 PM

I run NGK TR6 gapped at .038 for my Powerdyne. Most guys recommend a gap of .030-.035. I have a MSD ignition and that may be why I can run a wider gap with boost level at 8 pounds. With more boost or stock igniton it would be best to go with the .030-.035 gap.

White 95 · 01-21-2008, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the plug recommendation. While I have your attention can you tell me if FoMoCo, or anybody else, sells a replacement vacuum line kit for a Gen1?

Black93lightning · 01-21-2008, 02:32 PM

Most guys just replace the plastic lines with rubber ones. You can check with the supporting vendors on this site or start another thread asking where to find original vacuum lines.

hchays · 03-26-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black93lightning

I run NGK TR6 gapped at .038 for my Powerdyne. Most guys recommend a gap of .030-.035. I have a MSD ignition and that may be why I can run a wider gap with boost level at 8 pounds. With more boost or stock igniton it would be best to go with the .030-.035 gap.

Black93lightning, first sorry to hi-jack this thread. I would like to know if you have had your Lightning to the drag strip and if so what did it run? Do you have any other mods on the truck. I guess this question is for anyone with a Powerdyne.... Thanks.

Black93lightning · 03-26-2008, 07:53 AM

My motor was rebuilt with a custom Comp roller cam, stock heads were ported, Bassani equal shorties, off road X-pipe, 3000 stall etc. The best it has run is 12.92 at 104 mph.

hchays · 03-26-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black93lightning

My motor was rebuilt with a custom Comp roller cam, stock heads were ported, Bassani equal shorties, off road X-pipe, 3000 stall etc. The best it has run is 12.92 at 104 mph.

Thats pretty good, I just bought a 95 Lightning with a Powerdyne. I am only getting 5 pounds of boost from a 9 pound pulley. I bought it from a true hillbilly so I am working out the bugs. The best I have pulled is a 14.16 @ 97mph. My truck has the Powerdyne, 75mm throttle body, JBA shorties w/ Flomasters. I guess it is work in progress.

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01-19-2008, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Black93lightning "Lightning on Steroids" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Elizabeth City, N.C. Posts: 634 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	I run NGK TR6 gapped at .038 for my Powerdyne. Most guys recommend a gap of .030-.035. I have a MSD ignition and that may be why I can run a wider gap with boost level at 8 pounds. With more boost or stock igniton it would be best to go with the .030-.035 gap.

01-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
White 95 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: new hampshire Posts: 63 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the plug recommendation. While I have your attention can you tell me if FoMoCo, or anybody else, sells a replacement vacuum line kit for a Gen1?

01-21-2008, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Black93lightning "Lightning on Steroids" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Elizabeth City, N.C. Posts: 634 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Most guys just replace the plastic lines with rubber ones. You can check with the supporting vendors on this site or start another thread asking where to find original vacuum lines.

03-26-2008, 07:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Black93lightning "Lightning on Steroids" Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Elizabeth City, N.C. Posts: 634 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	My motor was rebuilt with a custom Comp roller cam, stock heads were ported, Bassani equal shorties, off road X-pipe, 3000 stall etc. The best it has run is 12.92 at 104 mph.