1979 Pontiac Sunbird Spark Plugs

Essential 1979 Pontiac Sunbird Spark Plugs

Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.64)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite continues to set the standard in spark plug technology. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a copper-glass seal that bonds the insulator, terminal post, and center electrode together, ensuring full voltage at the spark gap with a 100% leak-proof, gas-tight seal. The multi-rib insulator minimizes the risk of flash-over, while the one-piece terminal post adds strength and durability. Additionally, the built-in resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion, making these plugs a reliable choice for enhancing your vehicle’s performance.

Product Features:
  • Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
  • Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
  • One-piece terminal post adds strength
  • Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: The Autolite Copper Spark Plug is engineered to deliver quick starts and smooth acceleration, enhancing your vehicle’s overall performance.
  • Good Fuel Economy: Designed to optimize fuel efficiency, these spark plugs help you achieve better fuel economy, saving you money at the pump.
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ACDelco – Rapidfire Spark Plug (Part No.6)

Rapidfire Spark Plug

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
  • Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
  • Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot sea
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
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NGK – Platinum Spark Plug – Enhanced Durability & Fuel Efficiency (Part No.3207)

Platinum Spark Plug - Enhanced Durability & Fuel Efficiency

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NGK G-Power Platinum spark plugs are the best single platinum spark plugs at an economical price. G-Power plugs feature a fine wire platinum center electrode and a trapezoidal cut ground electrode that offers increased durability, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, faster starts and quicker acceleration over conventional nickel spark plugs. An excellent upgrade for vehicles which used nickel alloy spark plugs originally. For better performance consider upgrading to a NGK Iridium IX plug. For even greater performance consider upgrading to a NGK RUTHENIUM HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE PLATINUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip center electrode ensures improved durability and a consistently stable spark
  • PLATINUM ALLOY: G-Power platinum provides exceptional value with increased performance and longer service intervals than factory nickel plugs
  • TRAPEZOIDAL CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduces quenching design produces improved ignitability and performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Lower cost alternative to double precious metal spark plugs or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
  • Improved Fuel Efficiency: Designed to improve fuel efficiency, helping you save on fuel costs over time.
  • Lower Emissions: These spark plugs contribute to lower emissions, making them an environmentally friendly choice.
  • Faster Starts and Quicker Acceleration: Experience faster starts and quicker acceleration, enhancing your vehicle’s overall performance.
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Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.26)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Guaranteed to deliver quick starts, good fuel economy and smooth acceleration, Autolite Copper Core spark plugs are designed to meet or exceed OES design requirements. Consider upgrading to Autolite Platinum, Double Platinum or Iridium XP plugs for improved engine performance. Copper core plugs are the industry standard.

Product Features:
  • Copper-glass seal bonds insulator, terminal post center electrode together; assures full required voltage at spark gap; gas-tight seal (100% leak proof)
  • Multi-rib insulator reduces danger of “flash-over”
  • One-piece terminal post adds strength
  • Resistor reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) and electrode erosion
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Autolite – Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration (Part No.66)

Copper Spark Plug: Delivers Quick Starts, Good Fuel Economy, Smooth Acceleration

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and over 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite continues to set the standard in spark plug technology. Designed and engineered in the USA, these spark plugs feature a copper cored center electrode for higher thermal conductivity, a specially engineered high nickel alloy center and ground electrode for extended life, and high alumina ceramic for high dielectric strength. The leak-proof, heat-fused internal seal ensures durability, while the multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over. The gasket seat type further enhances the reliability and performance of these spark plugs, making them an excellent choice for your vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Copper cored center electrode for higher thermal conductivity
  • Specially engineered high nickel alloy center and ground electrode for extended life
  • High alumina ceramic for high dielectric strength
  • Leak proof, heat fused internal seal for durability
  • Multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: The Autolite Copper Spark Plug ensures quick engine starts and smooth acceleration, enhancing your driving experience.
  • Good Fuel Economy: Engineered for efficiency, these spark plugs help improve your vehicle’s fuel economy, saving you money at the pump.
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Autolite Iridium – Iridium Ultra Finewire Spark Plug: Optimal Performance, Durability, Ignitability (Part No.AI5245)

Iridium Ultra Finewire Spark Plug: Optimal Performance, Durability, Ignitability

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Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are one of our brand’s most technologically advanced products. These spark plugs provide superior durability, more focused ignition with better overall ignitability for optimum performance. Autolite Spark Plugs are the best alternative to OE spark plugs, offering OE fit form and function supporting all foreign and domestic makes and models at a value price. Autolite provides the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers with the highest quality ignition products and is the leading supplier of spark plugs in the world.

Product Features:
  • Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug.
  • A laser-welded 0.5mm pure iridium finewire center electrode provides optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration and focused ignitability.
  • Nickel-plated shell to resist corrosion.
  • High-alumina ceramic insulator for increased strength.
  • Laser welded 0.5mm Iridium finewire center electrode.
  • Proprietary platinum sidewire technology.
  • Superior Durability: Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are designed for long-lasting performance, ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly over extended periods.
  • OE Fit and Function: Autolite Spark Plugs offer an original equipment (OE) fit, form, and function, making them a reliable alternative for all foreign and domestic makes and models.
  • Technologically Advanced: As one of Autolite’s most advanced products, these spark plugs incorporate cutting-edge technology for superior performance.
  • Value Pricing: Despite their advanced features and high quality, Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are available at a value price, making them an economical choice for vehicle maintenance.
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Autolite – Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions (Part No.AR25)

Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions

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The ground electrode is cut-back from the center electrode to provide a gap, and its concave face ensures a constant gap to the center electrode. This design opens the spark face for better ignitability of the flame kernel and retains less heat, transferring it to the shell faster to reduce the risk of pre-ignition. Dyno testing has shown proven power gains, making it ideal for all aftermarket cylinder heads used in various racing venues, including oval and road racing. The cut-back ground electrode evolved from the practice of grinding back the side electrode, and it features a tapered seat type for optimal performance.

Product Features:
  • 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
  • Optimal Performance: Features a tapered seat type for optimal performance in various racing venues, including oval and road racing.
  • Durable Design: Engineered to handle intense conditions, making it suitable for all aftermarket cylinder heads used in competitive racing environments.
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Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RN14PMC (Part No.3405)

Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RN14PMC

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Champion® Platinum Power spark plugs deliver powerful performance with their premium design. Featuring a platinum center electrode for long life and a fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability, these spark plugs ensure optimal engine performance. The V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus, while the exclusive Heat-Active alloy allows the electrodes to reach optimal temperature. Additionally, the platinum-tipped center wire resists wear and helps maintain the proper gap specification throughout the life of the plug. With a flat seat type and integrated resistor, this spark plug is an ideal OE replacement.

Product Features:
  • Platinum Power- Premium Spark Plug. Powerful Performance.
  • Platinum center electrode for long life
  • Fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability
  • V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
  • Heat-Active alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature
  • Platinum tipped center wire resists wear and helps to maintain proper gap spec over life of the plug
  • Integrated Resistor and Flat Seat Type: Equipped with an integrated resistor and flat seat type, making it an ideal OE replacement for various engines.
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Autolite – Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration (Part No.AP25)

Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration

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Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Platinum spark plugs provide a center wire platinum firing tip which provides reduced gap erosion, fewer misfires, better performance and increased durability. Consider upgrading to Autolite Double Platinum or Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

Product Features:
  • High nickel alloy side electrode maintains precise gap
  • Full platinum tip assures virtually no gap erosion for long life
  • Necked-down center electrode fires quicker, cleaner with less voltage for easier starts, quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy (as compared to standard plugs)
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Accel – Universal Fit 300+ Race; Spark Plug Wire Set (Part No.7041)

Universal Fit 300+ Race; Spark Plug Wire Set

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For mounting on non-stock applications, for remote location. Choice of 4 core types. Female and male distributor towers. Terminal crimper and anvil tools. Includes silicone lube, boots and terminals. 20 piece kit.

Product Features:
  • 300+Race- 8.8mm Black
  • For Race Engine Configurations
  • Stainless Steel Spark Plug Terminals
  • Suppression of EMI/RFI
  • 600 Degree Double Silicone Construction
  • Spiral Wound Copper/Nickel Alloy
  • Fully Reactive Ferrite Material
  • 150 Ohms Resistance
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MSD Ignition – Wire Set; Super Conductor; Multi-Angle Plug; HEI Cap (Part No.31189)

Wire Set; Super Conductor; Multi-Angle Plug; HEI Cap

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach (Part No.42004)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach

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This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Tapered Seat (Part No.42006)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Tapered Seat

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This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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1979 Pontiac Sunbird Spark Plugs

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Pontiac Sunbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Spark Plugs. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 37 different Spark Plugs in our inventory ranging from $2.29 to $129.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Pontiac Sunbird running smoothly.

Spark Plugs are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Pontiac Sunbird. ACDelco, NGK, and E3 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 1979 Pontiac Sunbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,822 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration with 4.5 stars and OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, UR45 with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Spark Plugs to keep your 1979 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1979 Pontiac Sunbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Pontiac Sunbird 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 Sunbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Spark Plugs brands and parts.

FAQs for 1979 Pontiac Sunbird Spark Plugs

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