AC Delco R43TS Classic Spark Plugs — Set of 8
THE original GM spark plug. If it came out of Detroit with a V8, it had R43TS plugs.
Spark Plugs • Coils • Distributors • Plug Wires • Ignition Control
Spark plugs, plug wires, and ignition control modules that fire every cylinder the way it should.
Ignition Hub
Ignition parts cover the firing side of every gasoline engine: the spark plug that lights the mixture, the coil that drives it, the distributor that times it, the plug wires that carry it, and the control module that decides when to fire on a modern swap. This hub collects spark plugs (Autolite, NGK, Champion, and AC Delco copper, iridium, and racing plug sets) plus ignition control upgrades (MSD 6AL capacitive discharge boxes, Pertronix electronic point conversions, and Taylor Spiro-Pro plug wire sets). Start with whichever component is the weakest link on your specific build — copper versus iridium on a stock-to-mild SBC, a colder racing plug on boosted or nitrous motors, or a 530V capacitive discharge box when stock ignition runs out of voltage at high RPM. For the supporting builds, our fuel systems hub covers pumps and regulators, the ignition upgrades that add horsepower guide walks through coils, plugs, and timing tradeoffs, and the wheels & rims guide covers backspacing changes when the new plug wires force a different header routing.
THE original GM spark plug. If it came out of Detroit with a V8, it had R43TS plugs.
Copper-core racing plugs. 14mm, 3/4" reach, gasket seat. Heat range 10. The OG muscle car plug.
Copper-plus racing plug. Heat range 59. The Champion racing standard for domestic V8s.
The most popular racing plug on the planet. Heat range 8. 14mm, 3/4" reach. V-groove electrode.
GM Professional-grade iridium. Fine-wire center electrode. 100,000-mile engineered life.
Platinum-tipped for 2x copper life. Same R43TS fitment. The upgrade for street builds that want more mileage.
One step colder than the R43TS. For higher-performance SBC and BBC street builds.
Reliable copper-core street plug. 14mm, 3/4" reach. The correct plug for stock-to-mild SBC, BBC, and SBF rebuilds.
One step colder than the AR3910X. Heat range 11. Built for boost, nitrous, and high-compression race motors.
Fine-wire iridium for the daily-driven build. 0.6mm center electrode. Extended life, superior ignitability.
One step colder than the C59CX. For boost, nitrous, and high-compression race engines.
Resistor version of the RN12YC. Better EMI suppression for electronic ignition builds.
Classic copper-plus street plug. The one your dad put in every engine he touched.
V-groove copper street plug. The reliable daily-driver choice for stock and mild builds.
One step colder than the R5671A-8. Heat range 9. The forced induction and nitrous racing plug.
Iridium fine-wire performance plug. 0.6mm center electrode. 6x harder than platinum. Extended life.
Complete rebuilt HEI distributor for SBC 283–400. 65,000-volt module, magnetic pickup, adjustable mechanical advance. Drop-in for all Gen I small blocks.
Complete rebuilt HEI distributor for BBC 396–502. 65,000-volt module, magnetic pickup, adjustable advance. Fits all Mark IV and Gen V big blocks.
45,000-volt output coil for points, HEI, and MSD ignitions. Epoxy-filled canister. The most popular performance replacement coil on the market.
50,000-volt secondary output coil for MSD 6AL and capacitive discharge systems. 530V primary capable. Oil-filled for maximum output under sustained use.
Spiro-wound 8mm plug wires for SBC 283–400. 300 Ohm/ft suppression, HEI distributor boots, 90-degree plug boots for header clearance. Made in the USA.
Spiro-wound 8mm plug wires for BBC 396–502. Longer lengths for the wider BBC engine bay. HEI boots, 90-degree plug ends, 500°F heat rating.
Spiro-wound 8mm plug wires for Ford SBF 289, 302, and 351W. HEI-style and Duraspark distributor boots included. Header-friendly 90-degree plug ends.
530V capacitive discharge box with built-in 2-step rev limiter and launch control. Compatible with points, HEI, magnetic, and hall-effect triggers. Multiple spark discharge up to 3,000 RPM.
Tungsten-tip points and condenser for Delco distributors. For period-correct restorations or anyone keeping a points ignition running correctly.
Drop-in solid-state points replacement for Delco distributors. Mounts inside the existing distributor cap — no external box, no modification. Restores precise timing without HEI conversion.