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Plug Recommendation - 1989 L98

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Here is an easy one:

I have an 89 with six speed
Car is bone stock except for K&N air filter

Can someone tell me what is the prope plug # for this engine?

I would like to put in AC brand

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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AC Delco Rapid Fire #5
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OK Thanks

I guess the moron at OReily's gave me plugs for iron head C3
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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How's the 89? Hope all is well, how many miles on it now?
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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I found A/C Delco plugs on ebay for $1 a piece. Nothing fancy stock plugs and ran excellent for me. 1988C4
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i just put AC stock plugs in as well and no problem $1.99 each
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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The stock plug for the 89 Vette is the FR5-LS , thats all you need for the stock motor, anything else is just a waste of money in my opinion and I have tried them all....WW...

Here's the plug ...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ac...model/corvette

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