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AC Delco plugs- what's the diff?

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Old 02-24-2014, 02:06 PM
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Alright guys, so here is my question.
I'm looking at a couple different AC Delco spark plugs, I went to their website and searched all the plugs compatible with my '99 GMC Jimmy. There were a bunch of plugs that all looked the same (except different color metals) and were all listed as "Professional Iridium Plugs". Here are the part numbers:

41-943
41-948
41-950
41-963
41-993

What exactly is the difference between these, if any? Are they just upgraded versions as the numbers rise? I'm looking to buy 6 of one of these part numbers just to give my ride a tune up. Suggestions?
 
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Old 02-24-2014, 02:08 PM
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Probably different heat ranges.

I think the 4.3l engines 2nd gen. calls for platinum or double platinum. I think the iridium is a more controlled spark...I could be wrong, if I am, I stand corrected.
 
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Differences are the material that the center and ground electrodes are made of. Single Platinum, Double Platinum, Single Iridium, Double Iridium, etc. Originally your '99 Jimmy came with 41-932, the new number is 41-993, (Double Iridium). Platinum doesn't last as long as Iridium.
 

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so would you recommend I put in 41-993 for best performance/life span?
 
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That's top shelf stuff, yes.
 
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so when I go on ebay, i click on the compatibility with my '99 Jimmy SLT and it says its not compatible...(41-993) is this just an error and will it really fit? looks like it would, I just want to make sure.
 
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Gotta be an error. AC Delco 41-932 (double platinum) was original equipment but it was upgraded to AC Delco 41-993 double iridium.
 

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thank you I'll order them now, just wanted to make sure!
 
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