Delco R44TS, fine for a DD?
09-16-2007, 08:54 PM
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Delco R44TS, fine for a DD? Mods (minus the 58mm, I still haven't gotten around to that), are in my sig. I just did the filter and my car really woke up, so I'm itching to do the plugs. I already own a set of the aforementioned and don't plan to buy any. So the question stands, other than a plug being basically a plug, are there any missing problems people have heard about? And what gap should I go with on my 90% stock car? .035?
I have a bit of pre-ig up in the higher Rs, most right before/when it shifts gears, and I'm just hoping that it's due to really old plugs, other than some other things (tune, other parts, what have you). I know it's not knock, since my sensor reads 0 all the times I've peaked at its reading. Which, it could be dead, I'm not sure, save from going out and tapping it with a hammer while it's idling and the scanner is next to me lol
Wow, off topic.
Suggestions, speculations, pls?
I have a bit of pre-ig up in the higher Rs, most right before/when it shifts gears, and I'm just hoping that it's due to really old plugs, other than some other things (tune, other parts, what have you). I know it's not knock, since my sensor reads 0 all the times I've peaked at its reading. Which, it could be dead, I'm not sure, save from going out and tapping it with a hammer while it's idling and the scanner is next to me lol
Wow, off topic.
Suggestions, speculations, pls?
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No. R44TS is just a standard Delco plug.
And Red, I'm knowledgeable but not all knowing lol. I ask, because I believe I originally got these for a 90 Suburban TBI heh
Also, just checked a parts store's online site, and it's saying gap @ .050 (.060 for Plat). So what should a DD, with my limited mods, run for a gap?
And Red, I'm knowledgeable but not all knowing lol. I ask, because I believe I originally got these for a 90 Suburban TBI heh
Also, just checked a parts store's online site, and it's saying gap @ .050 (.060 for Plat). So what should a DD, with my limited mods, run for a gap?
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I would stick with the tr55 @ .050 IMO...stick with what works, then you wouldn't have to spend alot of extra time changing them again if for some reason they do not work...for whatever reason. (performance...reach...tapper...heat range ect). just my .02
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Except I really don't have the money to get diff plugs. Hence my question. Oh well, I'll run with whatever is in my car till... when ever I guess.
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Originally Posted by Red96TA
just go to wally world and grab some champions for a briggs and stratton...the automotive guys told me they would work 
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Except I really don't have the money to get diff plugs. Hence my question. Oh well, I'll run with whatever is in my car till... when ever I guess.
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Yea, but do they run good. I don't want performance LOSS heh. I know my plugs are old, and that I am not getting my full potential anyways, but still, I'd like to get as much as I can and I know Delcos are good.
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Well, this recommends a differen't Autolite P#
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....21&postcount=1
My recolection from working at a parts store, was that the heat range on Delco plugs was also one number higher than their part number. So 44TS = heat range 5. Which, is what it recommends above.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....21&postcount=1
My recolection from working at a parts store, was that the heat range on Delco plugs was also one number higher than their part number. So 44TS = heat range 5. Which, is what it recommends above.
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Well, this recommends a differen't Autolite P#
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....21&postcount=1
My recolection from working at a parts store, was that the heat range on Delco plugs was also one number higher than their part number. So 44TS = heat range 5. Which, is what it recommends above.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....21&postcount=1
My recolection from working at a parts store, was that the heat range on Delco plugs was also one number higher than their part number. So 44TS = heat range 5. Which, is what it recommends above.
