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  1. #1 Autolite AR103 better than copper core 103s? 
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    looked around on here cant find it sooooooo......Does anyone on here run or have tryed the Autolite AR103? My GP has full built motor top&bottom, full stack intercooler, ported heads, xpz cam, 60lb injectors, hd trans, high ratio rockers, 3.0 pulley, devilsown meth, headers, etc etc.......is there any gains in them from the regular copper core 103s?
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    no but the cutback ground strap is one of the better ways to unshroud the spark kernel.

    but it does lead to quick wear.

    keep in mind youd be changing em more often
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    Quote Originally Posted by Turbocharged400sbc View Post
    no but the cutback ground strap is one of the better ways to unshroud the spark kernel.

    but it does lead to quick wear.

    keep in mind youd be changing em more often
    thanks for telling me that i was most worried about do i have to keep swaping them out
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    I run AL104's. Ran 103's for way to long, and started running like crap.
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    I'm running 104's as well
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    If you have spark blowout problems then the ar is an easy fix. I back cut my own AL plugs though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by darkhorizon View Post
    If you have spark blowout problems then the ar is an easy fix. I back cut my own AL plugs though.
    You mine explaining how you cut them back....and the pros and cons ....im thinking about giving your method a try
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    He's banned so hopefully someone else can explain it to you
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrsmi1 View Post
    He's banned so hopefully someone else can explain it to you
    sheesh thats tough....hope someone can
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    You can google it, but you are basically cutting back the electrode on the spark plug so it exposes the spark more. Some say it helps, some don't.
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    I was gunna run the ar103s , but I went with ngk tr7s instead.
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