RE: [Chevelle-list] Angle plugs or straight plugs

[Brian Zack]

Title: Angle plugs or straight plugs

Thanks Herb. I’ll keep this one for future reference.     Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:brianz@dpsabq.com   -----Original Message----- From: Herb Lumpp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 7:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Angle plugs or straight plugs   Hi Brian,   Back in the old days angle plug heads were the hot ticket because they moved the spark plug closer to the center of the cylinder.  Now-a-days with the advanced combustion chamber design - fast burn, high swirl, relocated valve angles, etc., angle plug heads are no longer an advantage.   Check out these head manufacturers...   http://www.airflowresearch.com/   http://www.brodix.com/   http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/AMS/AMSCH/AMSCH.html   http://www.edelbrock.com/   http://www.worldcastings.com/   http://www.dartheads.com/   http://www.trickflow.com/index.htm     Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Brian Zack Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 12:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Angle plugs or straight plugs So, what are the advantages or disadvantages and/or reasons for using angled plugs or straight plugs in a small block head? Do they work better with headers? Better spark angle for better ignition? Just looking at the options on aftermarket heads and was wondering which is better for what applications. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:brianz@dpsabq.com