1955 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plugs
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Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life (Part No.APP104)
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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite delivers exceptional quality. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing, virtually eliminating gap erosion and reducing misfires. The OE design and full-platinum tips on both the center and side electrodes optimize engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy. The platinum ball welding process ensures a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion, while the tapered seat type further contributes to the plug’s superior durability.
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- Works to optimize engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy
- OE design
- Full-platinum tips; platinum on both the center and side electrodes to promote reduced gap wear
- Platinum ball welding process provides a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion
- Engineered in the USA: Developed with over 100 years of engineering expertise, ensuring high-quality and reliable performance.
DENSO – Platinum TT« Spark Plug (Part No.F1000377165ND)
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The platinum Twin-Tip plug raises the bar, with DENSO’s special platinum alloy on the center electrode and a titanium-enhanced alloy on the ground electrode. The standing ground electrode reduces spark quenching, producing more effective ignition, while the durable alloys extend spark plug life. In DENSO’s Platinum TT spark plug, the TT stands for Twin-Tip. It’s one step beyond traditional platinum plugs, with premium materials on both electrodes instead of only one. The 1.1mm platinum center electrode is augmented by a titanium-enhanced ground electrode, delivering maximum ignition energy under the fiercest conditions an engine’s combustion chamber can dish out.
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- 1.1mm platinum center electrode
- Titanium-enhanced alloy ground electrode
- Minimum-quench electrode design
- Improved fuel economy
- Faster starts
Motorcraft – Spark Plug (Part No.SP-493-X)
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The Motorcraft Spark Plug is a high-quality replacement spark plug designed to provide reliable performance and long-lasting durability for your vehicle. It features a nickel alloy electrode that provides superior wear resistance and a platinum tip that ensures consistent performance over the life of the plug. The Motorcraft Spark Plug also has a ribbed insulator design that helps prevent misfires and a copper core that provides efficient heat transfer. It is designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications and is compatible with a wide range of vehicles. Whether you’re looking to replace worn-out spark plugs or upgrade to a higher-quality option, the Motorcraft Spark Plug is an excellent choice that will help keep your engine running smoothly and efficiently.
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Motorcraft – Original Equipment Copper Core Spark Plug (Part No.SP-429)
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Motorcraft Original Equipment spark plugs are designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company.
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- Same part installed when the engine rolled off the assembly line
- 30,000-mile service interval
- Copper core electrode and nickel chromium alloy side electrode for excellent heat dissipation and durability.
- Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
- Copper-glass seal bonds insulator and terminal post center electrode together to ensure full required voltage at spark gap and a gas-tight seal
NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, BKR5EIX-11 (Part No.5464)
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NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.
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- SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
- IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
- TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
- SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
- TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
- RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
- Outstanding Acceleration and High Fuel Efficiency: NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are engineered to deliver superior acceleration and enhanced fuel efficiency, making them ideal for performance enthusiasts.
- Extreme Ignitability and Anti-Fouling: These spark plugs offer exceptional ignitability and anti-fouling properties, ensuring reliable performance and longevity.
DENSO – Platinum TT Spark Plug with Twin-Tip Design for Enhanced Ignition (Part No.4503)
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This spark plug features a platinum twin-tip design and a titanium-enhanced ground strap, ensuring superior performance and longevity. The center electrode tip material is made of platinum, providing excellent durability and consistent spark. Additionally, the flat seat type ensures a secure fit, making it an ideal choice for reliable and efficient ignition in your vehicle.
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- Platinum Twin-Tip Design: The Denso Platinum TT Spark Plug features a unique twin-tip design, enhancing ignition efficiency and performance.
- Titanium-Enhanced Ground Strap: Equipped with a titanium-enhanced ground strap, this spark plug ensures superior durability and longevity.
- Platinum Center Electrode Tip: The center electrode tip is made of platinum, providing excellent durability and a consistent spark for reliable ignition.
- Superior Performance: Designed for enhanced ignition, this spark plug offers reliable and efficient performance, making it a top choice for vehicle maintenance.
Autolite – Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions (Part No.AR3924)
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The ground electrode is cut-back from the center electrode to provide a gap. The face of the ground electrode is concave to provide a constant gap to the center electrode. This plug is designed use in all aftermarket cylinder heads used in different types of racing venues including oval and road racing.
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- Opens spark face for better ignitability of flame kernel
- Retains less heat, transfers heat to shell faster – reduces risk of pre-ignition
- Dyno testing has shown proven power gains
- Cut-back ground electrode evolved from practice of grinding back the side electrode
DENSO – Double Platinum Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 60K+ Miles, PTJ16R15 (Part No.5077)
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Manufactured to the strictest OE performance, durability and emissions standards.
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- OE grade platinum on both center and ground electrodes
- Premium shell construction with machine-rolled threads
- Superior thermal conductivity
- Sustained spark performance over 60,000 miles
- Reduced secondary required voltage, increased ignition efficiency
- Satisfied customers, reduced shop comebacks
- Double Platinum
Champion – Iridium Spark Plug: Maximum Performance, OE Replacement, RS12WYPB4 (Part No.9204)
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Champion® Iridium – the ultimate element. This spark plug’s fine-wire iridium center and platinum ground electrodes provide the sharpest spark focus for maximum performance.
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- Champion Iridium – Maximum Performance. Premium Spark Plug
- Iridium center electrode delivers maximum life
- Fine-wire center electrode and V-trimmed for greater ignitability
- V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
- Maintains stable operating temperature under all engine loads
- Heat-Active┐ alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature quickly
NGK – OE Series Laser Platinum Spark Plug: Fine Wire Tip Design, PTR5C-13 (Part No.7740)
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NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs provide high ignitability and longer service life compared to conventional nickel spark plugs. Laser Platinum plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability. Engineered specifically for OE applications. Laser platinum plugs provide stable idling, superior anti-fouling, improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. High-grade pure alumina ceramic and 98% pure copper core prevents spark plug from overheating and provides reliable starts. Most Laser Platinum spark plugs feature a platinum pad on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.
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- ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction fine wire platinum alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
- PLATINUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Longer wearing and higher temperature resistance compared to traditional nickel spark plugs
- PLATINUM TIP GROUND ELECTRODE: Unless OE specified, platinum protection at the ground electrode provides excellent ignitability and service life
- SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
- TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
- RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE fine wire platinum alloy plugs
Motorcraft – Platinum Spark Plug: Enhances Durability & Reduces Misfires (Part No.SP-502)
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Engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards, these spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize emissions. With a platinum center electrode tip and nickel ground electrode tip, they are resistant to oxidation and arc erosion. The multi-rib insulator protects against misfire, ensuring reliable performance for up to 100,000 miles. Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty, these spark plugs are an exact fit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, and help prevent false check engine lights. Designed with high-quality materials, Motorcraft spark plugs deliver original equipment performance and reliability for a broad range of applications, including domestic and import cars and trucks of all makes and sizes.
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- Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
- Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
- Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
- Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
- Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
- Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
- Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
- Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
- Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.
- High-Quality Electrode Materials: Featuring a platinum center electrode tip and a nickel ground electrode tip, the SP-502 spark plugs are resistant to oxidation and arc erosion, enhancing their longevity and reliability.
DENSO – U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, T16EPR-U (Part No.5022)
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U-Groove design provides better ignitability for increased engine efficiency.
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- Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
- Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
- Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
- Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
- 100% pre-fired to assure reliable operation
- U-Groove Conventional
DENSO – Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IT16 (Part No.5325)
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Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).
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- World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
- Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
- U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
- Withstands temperatures greater than 4000° Fahrenheit
- Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
- Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
- Iridium Power
DENSO – U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, T20EPR-U (Part No.5032)
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U-Groove design provides better ignitability for increased engine efficiency.
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- Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
- Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
- Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
- Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
- 100% pre-fired to assure reliable operation
- U-Groove Conventional
Accel – Universal Fit Super Stock 8mm Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.4040)
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These ACCEL wire sets are a true performance upgrade replacement for OE types. Efficient delivery of spark energy for a good price. Silicone boots with black wire contain zinc-plated steel terminals. Noise suppression core. Set contains 8 plug wires with coil lead.
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- 7mm And 8mm High Gloss Silicone Jacket
- 450° F Rated Silicone Jacket
- Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
- RFI Suppression For Street Driven Applications
- Custom-fit Universal And Import Coverage
- High-strength Fiberglass Braid Construction
Accel – Universal Fit Super Stock 8mm Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.4040R)
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These ACCEL wire sets are a true performance upgrade replacement for OE types. Efficient delivery of spark energy for a good price. Silicone boots with black wire contain zinc-plated steel terminals. Noise suppression core. Set contains 8 plug wires with coil lead.
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- 7mm And 8mm High Gloss Silicone Jacket
- 450° F Rated Silicone Jacket
- Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
- RFI Suppression For Street Driven Applications
- Custom-fit Universal And Import Coverage
- High-strength Fiberglass Braid Construction
- Pre And Post HEI Vehicles
Accel – 8Mm Super Stock Copper Uni (Part No.4038B)
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These ACCEL Super Stock wire sets are a true performance upgrade replacement for OE types. Efficient delivery of spark energy for a good price. Silicone boots with zinc-plated steel terminals.
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- Tinned copper core allows virtually no resistance
- Great for points and magneto
- 450 Degree Wire Temperature Rating
- Meets Or Exceeds OE Boot Temperature Rating
MSD Ignition – Wire Set; Super Conductor; Multi-Angle Plug; HEI Cap (Part No.31189)
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For engines with late-model type (HEI spark plug top) distributor caps. Multi-angle boots and terminals installed on one end. 90 degree distributor boots and terminals included.
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- Extra Long 8.5mm Wires So You Can Cut To Your Designed Length
- Distributor Cap – Boots and Terminals Included
- Includes Mini-Stripper-Crimper For Factory Style Crimps
- Size Includes [8] 90 Degree Boots/Terminal Ends
- Durable outer sleeve is a proprietary compound for resistance to high heat or abrasion
- Stainless steel terminals feature dual crimp tabs to grip wire conductor and outer jacket separately
Popular 1955 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plugs Categories
1955 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plugs
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Spark Plugs. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 13 different Spark Plugs in our inventory ranging from $1.29 to $72.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1955 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.
Spark Plugs are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird. NGK, Autolite, and Dorman are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!
We know you’ll find the perfect Spark Plugs for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 64 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, WR5IX with 5.0 stars.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Spark Plugs to keep your 1955 Ford Thunderbird rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!
Spark Plugs Brands To Make Your 1955 Ford Thunderbird Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1955 Ford Thunderbird demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Spark Plugs make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Thunderbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Spark Plugs brands and parts.
Popular Dorman – Help Spark Plugs
We carry Dorman – Help parts in our stock across Spark Plugs categories, plus more. For a 1955 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Dorman – Help Spark Plugs include:
Top 1955 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plugs from Accel
Accel products are another trusted brand when it comes to Spark Plugs for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Accel parts include:
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Universal Fit Super Stock 8mm Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set
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Universal Fit Super Stock 8mm Suppression; Spark Plug Wire Set
Spark Plug Wire Set Cut To Fits
FAQs for 1955 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plugs
What are the most purchased Spark Plugs for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird?
Out of 13 Spark Plugs for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
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Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration
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What are the top-rated 1955 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plugs?
Top-rated Spark Plugs for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, WR5IX
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