why acdelco?

2000s105spd · 11-05-2009, 05:44 PM

After reading through a lot of threads I've noticed that everyone prefers ACdelco's plugs over other brands. I'm just curious as to why because we've used autolites in most vehicles we've owned and never had a problem. I'm not trying to prove anybody wrong, just curious.

Performin Norman · 11-05-2009, 05:52 PM

It's a personal preference. I use AC Delco's and NGKs most of the time. If I owned a Ford, I'd probably use Autolites. LOL

cs xtreme · 11-05-2009, 06:14 PM

I've used both delco and autolite.
currently I have autolite ar103 plugs in my truck

hondacr125 · 11-05-2009, 06:47 PM

champion copper plugs

lee-mill · 11-05-2009, 06:50 PM

i used those shitty ass bosch ones when i first got my truck and it ran like crap switched to the delcos boom problem solved

beaniebmx · 11-05-2009, 08:48 PM

i had issues with my first 2.5l 5 speed so the dealership messed with some parts and it ended up blowing up a spark plug tip, it had no tip on it at all after it exploded, did it twice on autolite walmart plugs, switched to acdelco and problem solved

S10dude · 11-05-2009, 09:28 PM

i've tried em all and AC Delco performs and last's the best !

slownlo · 11-05-2009, 09:58 PM

I had ngk iridiums that were 7 bucks a pop. Had them for a few months truck started running rough and loosing mpgs. So I went to advanced and was bsing with a guy in there and recommended ac delcos and i asked why. He said that the plugs were designed for stock replacment and designed buy better engineers. So what the hell I tried them to see if he was right. My truck now runs better than ever. Its great to have a daily driver that gets 30+mpgs.

Dr. Steve · 11-05-2009, 10:21 PM

because ACDelco OWNS JOOO MOFO!!!

Dr. Steve · 11-05-2009, 10:23 PM

no really though Delco's work awesome, i have had bosche and they were shit. I paid for NGK Iridiums and still a no go...so I did the stock replacment and BAM! problem solved!

tg900 · 11-05-2009, 10:37 PM

steve you have a 4.3....why on earth are you in the 2.2 section?

Yeah for any GM I only use Delco ignition parts...wires/plugs so far that is. I've had horrible luck with anything else

BadBlackX · 11-06-2009, 04:36 PM

I had used Bosch platinums since I took the factory Delcos out around 20k up until 205k when I tried NGK V Powers cause they are SOO much better, or so I am told. I ran several sets of Boschs in that span of mileage. Truck runs the same on either one. I stayed with NGK just on price alone otherwise I would easily run Bosch again... AC Delco... Autolite.. whatever is on sale. I run cheapo Autolite Coppers in my 480fwhp Camaro that gets sprayed often in the summer months. I change plugs too often to spend $$ on expensive ones any longer... cheap is the word.

GmcNoma95 · 11-09-2009, 03:43 PM

The logical idea most of the time is if you buy cheap, you get cheap. If you wanna play you gotta pay! I've never had a problem with my AC-DELCO Triple platinum plugs. They are already pregapped and have never failed on me. Plus if you know certain people at your local chevy or GM dealership like i do, you can get net price on parts and will be all set! GOOD LUCK!

SlammedSonoma96 · 11-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Well, first off, Autolite is a Ford brand, so why put them in a GM vehicle? I put Autolites in my 78 Olds Cutlass, and I literaly blew a plug out the head, and that thing was torqued down. ACDelco, has always proven to be the best burning plug in a GM vehicle, with NGK being a close second.

***What?*** · 11-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Well, fortunately they have parts that ACTUALLY works and VERY effiecient and that's DIS with plug and wires. It's very good that aftermarket isn't needed on stock motor.

Ignition on 2.2 is pretty good as is and doesn't get much better than that.

I've used MSD plugs and they work as good as Delco and last me long time so far. I've used Bosch plus, with single and quad electrode, they are nothing but PITA! I got codes going at 5k-10k, misfiring, losing bit mpg. Swapped to Delcos plat, perfectly smooth idle, mpg got better even before Bosch. No need to try other brand except NGK.

I also used Taylor wires, turned out well and last long too.

Hence why I always recommend Delco/Taylor/MSD(8-8.2/8.5mm)

Joker Relentless · 11-10-2009, 09:25 PM

The platinum variety for ACDelcos, Autolite, and NGK are all the same plug made by Honeywell. There is atleast one post I've seen on this forum, recently, from a member that supposedly worked at the plant where they built those three brands. I always buy Autolite because they are cheaper by a few bucks than the ACDelcos.

Joker Relentless · 11-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SlammedSonoma96

Well, first off, Autolite is a Ford brand, so why put them in a GM vehicle?

People put Ford 9 inches in GM drag cars, Ford car front suspensions on older Chevy trucks, and vice-versa, swap engines between companies, and a few people on here talk about taking the rear axle out of Explorers and drop them under their S-Series...so what's you point again?

cs xtreme · 11-11-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SlammedSonoma96

Well, first off, Autolite is a Ford brand, .

actually they are now owned by honeywell.
motorcraft is ford's brand

Nitemare · 11-11-2009, 10:35 AM

my truck had those expensive ass e3 spark plugs in it when i bought it. my truck had a rough idle when cold, sounded cammed. then i started getting ses lights for random cylinder missfire.

switched to ac delcos, and never had a problem in over a year and i have gotten great mpg and response

00GMCXTREME · 11-11-2009, 03:04 PM

i own a 1977 pontiac trans am 400 and when i changed the plugs i used a bosch copper they sucked wind and made my t/a run like crap so i switched them to the r43ts and problem solved. i also just recently changed my plugs in my 00 2.2 i changed them at 95000 and the plugs looked new and they were delcos and i will not use anything but a delco plug they are worth the money you will spend on them.

blazerman · 11-11-2009, 03:08 PM

buy ac delco. i need money.

deathphoenix99 · 11-11-2009, 03:18 PM

THe questions is, why not use AC Delcos. LOL I have Bosch Platinum +2 in mine though, and it runs fine, had them in there for 2 years now.

kjm762 · 11-11-2009, 04:35 PM

I work in GM dealerships and see the issues caused by other brand plugs in GM veh's. When plugs are as major a job to change as they are on some cars, I sure don't want to take a chance on putting in junk plugs. If you can't afford the difference, save your money and do it right.

Nitemare · 11-11-2009, 05:16 PM

a few of my friends use cheapo plugs and they've had them shoot right outta their motors

GmcNoma95 · 11-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kjm762

I work in GM dealerships and see the issues caused by other brand plugs in GM veh's. When plugs are as major a job to change as they are on some cars, I sure don't want to take a chance on putting in junk plugs. If you can't afford the difference, save your money and do it right.

100% AGREE WITH THAT!

11-05-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
2000s105spd Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 136 Location: User is: OffLine	why acdelco? After reading through a lot of threads I've noticed that everyone prefers ACdelco's plugs over other brands. I'm just curious as to why because we've used autolites in most vehicles we've owned and never had a problem. I'm not trying to prove anybody wrong, just curious.
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11-05-2009, 05:52 PM	#2
Performin Norman Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 102 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? It's a personal preference. I use AC Delco's and NGKs most of the time. If I owned a Ford, I'd probably use Autolites. LOL
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11-05-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
cs xtreme boosted 2.2L Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,437 Location: Colorado Springs User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? I've used both delco and autolite. currently I have autolite ar103 plugs in my truck
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11-05-2009, 06:47 PM	#4
hondacr125 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 233 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? champion copper plugs
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11-05-2009, 06:50 PM	#5
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,846 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? i used those shitty ass bosch ones when i first got my truck and it ran like crap switched to the delcos boom problem solved
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11-05-2009, 08:48 PM	#6
beaniebmx Has Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,466 Location: Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? i had issues with my first 2.5l 5 speed so the dealership messed with some parts and it ended up blowing up a spark plug tip, it had no tip on it at all after it exploded, did it twice on autolite walmart plugs, switched to acdelco and problem solved
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11-05-2009, 09:28 PM	#7
S10dude workin it ! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11,029 Location: Sacramento,Ca. User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? i've tried em all and AC Delco performs and last's the best !
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11-05-2009, 09:58 PM	#8
slownlo built for stangs Age: 28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 182 Location: orlando fl User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? I had ngk iridiums that were 7 bucks a pop. Had them for a few months truck started running rough and loosing mpgs. So I went to advanced and was bsing with a guy in there and recommended ac delcos and i asked why. He said that the plugs were designed for stock replacment and designed buy better engineers. So what the hell I tried them to see if he was right. My truck now runs better than ever. Its great to have a daily driver that gets 30+mpgs.
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11-05-2009, 10:21 PM	#9
Dr. Steve Keepin' it Gangsta! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11,298 Location: Levittown, PA-☆-NE Philly-☆-Trenton, NJ-☆Tha 19057 Bitches☆ User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? because ACDelco OWNS JOOO MOFO!!!
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11-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#10
Dr. Steve Keepin' it Gangsta! Age: 27 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11,298 Location: Levittown, PA-☆-NE Philly-☆-Trenton, NJ-☆Tha 19057 Bitches☆ User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? no really though Delco's work awesome, i have had bosche and they were shit. I paid for NGK Iridiums and still a no go...so I did the stock replacment and BAM! problem solved!
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11-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#11
tg900 Dialed! Age: 22 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 734 Location: PA User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? steve you have a 4.3....why on earth are you in the 2.2 section? Yeah for any GM I only use Delco ignition parts...wires/plugs so far that is. I've had horrible luck with anything else
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11-06-2009, 04:36 PM	#12
BadBlackX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 203 Location: NY User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? I had used Bosch platinums since I took the factory Delcos out around 20k up until 205k when I tried NGK V Powers cause they are SOO much better, or so I am told. I ran several sets of Boschs in that span of mileage. Truck runs the same on either one. I stayed with NGK just on price alone otherwise I would easily run Bosch again... AC Delco... Autolite.. whatever is on sale. I run cheapo Autolite Coppers in my 480fwhp Camaro that gets sprayed often in the summer months. I change plugs too often to spend $$ on expensive ones any longer... cheap is the word.
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11-09-2009, 03:43 PM	#13
GmcNoma95 REDFIRE Age: 21 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 335 Location: Gainesville,VA (703) User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? The logical idea most of the time is if you buy cheap, you get cheap. If you wanna play you gotta pay! I've never had a problem with my AC-DELCO Triple platinum plugs. They are already pregapped and have never failed on me. Plus if you know certain people at your local chevy or GM dealership like i do, you can get net price on parts and will be all set! GOOD LUCK!
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11-10-2009, 08:00 PM	#14
SlammedSonoma96 SlammedSonoma96 Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 335 Location: San Antonio, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? Well, first off, Autolite is a Ford brand, so why put them in a GM vehicle? I put Autolites in my 78 Olds Cutlass, and I literaly blew a plug out the head, and that thing was torqued down. ACDelco, has always proven to be the best burning plug in a GM vehicle, with NGK being a close second.
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11-10-2009, 08:40 PM	#15
*What?* Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,379 Location: AZ User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? Well, fortunately they have parts that ACTUALLY works and VERY effiecient and that's DIS with plug and wires. It's very good that aftermarket isn't needed on stock motor. Ignition on 2.2 is pretty good as is and doesn't get much better than that. I've used MSD plugs and they work as good as Delco and last me long time so far. I've used Bosch plus, with single and quad electrode, they are nothing but PITA! I got codes going at 5k-10k, misfiring, losing bit mpg. Swapped to Delcos plat, perfectly smooth idle, mpg got better even before Bosch. No need to try other brand except NGK. I also used Taylor wires, turned out well and last long too. Hence why I always recommend Delco/Taylor/MSD(8-8.2/8.5mm)
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11-10-2009, 09:25 PM	#16
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,915 Location: Antartica User is: Online	Re: why acdelco? The platinum variety for ACDelcos, Autolite, and NGK are all the same plug made by Honeywell. There is atleast one post I've seen on this forum, recently, from a member that supposedly worked at the plant where they built those three brands. I always buy Autolite because they are cheaper by a few bucks than the ACDelcos.
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11-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#17
Joker Relentless Who's got the fish? Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,915 Location: Antartica User is: Online	Re: why acdelco? Quote: Originally Posted by SlammedSonoma96 Well, first off, Autolite is a Ford brand, so why put them in a GM vehicle? People put Ford 9 inches in GM drag cars, Ford car front suspensions on older Chevy trucks, and vice-versa, swap engines between companies, and a few people on here talk about taking the rear axle out of Explorers and drop them under their S-Series...so what's you point again?
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11-11-2009, 10:25 AM	#18
cs xtreme boosted 2.2L Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,437 Location: Colorado Springs User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? Quote: Originally Posted by SlammedSonoma96 Well, first off, Autolite is a Ford brand, . actually they are now owned by honeywell. motorcraft is ford's brand
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11-11-2009, 10:35 AM	#19
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,831 Location: pawtucket ri User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? my truck had those expensive ass e3 spark plugs in it when i bought it. my truck had a rough idle when cold, sounded cammed. then i started getting ses lights for random cylinder missfire. switched to ac delcos, and never had a problem in over a year and i have gotten great mpg and response
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11-11-2009, 03:04 PM	#20
00GMCXTREME Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Johnson City User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? i own a 1977 pontiac trans am 400 and when i changed the plugs i used a bosch copper they sucked wind and made my t/a run like crap so i switched them to the r43ts and problem solved. i also just recently changed my plugs in my 00 2.2 i changed them at 95000 and the plugs looked new and they were delcos and i will not use anything but a delco plug they are worth the money you will spend on them.
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11-11-2009, 03:08 PM	#21
blazerman Ted's emporium. Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,390 Location: usa User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? buy ac delco. i need money.
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11-11-2009, 03:18 PM	#22
deathphoenix99 94 2.2, feel the power? Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,002 Location: Houston, TX User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? THe questions is, why not use AC Delcos. LOL I have Bosch Platinum +2 in mine though, and it runs fine, had them in there for 2 years now.
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11-11-2009, 04:35 PM	#23
kjm762 Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 566 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? I work in GM dealerships and see the issues caused by other brand plugs in GM veh's. When plugs are as major a job to change as they are on some cars, I sure don't want to take a chance on putting in junk plugs. If you can't afford the difference, save your money and do it right.
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11-11-2009, 05:16 PM	#24
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,831 Location: pawtucket ri User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? a few of my friends use cheapo plugs and they've had them shoot right outta their motors
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11-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#25
GmcNoma95 REDFIRE Age: 21 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 335 Location: Gainesville,VA (703) User is: OffLine	Re: why acdelco? Quote: Originally Posted by kjm762 I work in GM dealerships and see the issues caused by other brand plugs in GM veh's. When plugs are as major a job to change as they are on some cars, I sure don't want to take a chance on putting in junk plugs. If you can't afford the difference, save your money and do it right. 100% AGREE WITH THAT!
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