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Old 04-13-2020, 12:02 PM   #1
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Default autolight 295

I was just reading about dirt track racing in the 1960s and the preferd plug was a 295 autolight . I use a 216 in the 49 I never heard off a 295 has anyone tried a 295?. jack
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Old 04-13-2020, 12:12 PM   #2
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Default Re: autolight 295

Not sure about 295's, but I found out Rock Auto offers the best prices on spark plugs.

They have the 295's @ $1.01 where most others sell them for $4.00 a piece.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/au...park+plug,7212
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Old 04-13-2020, 12:41 PM   #3
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Was probably the plug to use for "dirt track racing" conditions so I wonder just what miraculous improvements would happen by using them in a daily driver?
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Old 04-13-2020, 04:40 PM   #4
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My guess is it would be a cold plug for racing. Probably not good for the street.
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Old 04-13-2020, 11:18 PM   #5
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I agree with what flatjack has suggested;
https://www.sparkplug-crossreference...t/AUTOLITE/295
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Old 04-14-2020, 01:18 AM   #6
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Only reference I could find on the 295. Pete post 8#. Probably for what you are doing is not necessary. Don't over think it. Normal plug will work for most everyone. Clean it. Putting a different plug in is about as effect as replacing the regular plugs on a tuneup. Plugs will not give you that much or any hp less you have something else going on. Need to do more.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-using.255112/


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Old 04-14-2020, 01:44 AM   #7
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295 is shorter threads...so maybe for aluminum heads but not for stock.
It´s not a cold racing plug design...same design as 216...insulater and electrode same.
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