1981 Delorean DMC 12 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Essential 1981 Delorean DMC 12 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Carquest Premium – Distributor Rotor (Part No.DAA1239)

Distributor Rotor

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Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Autolite Iridium – Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition (Part No.XP103)

Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition

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Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:
  • 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
  • Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
  • OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
  • Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion
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NGK – G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, TR5GP (Part No.3186)

G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, TR5GP

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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
  • Tapered Seat Type: The tapered seat type ensures a secure fit and optimal performance in compatible vehicles.
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Autolite – Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions (Part No.AR103)

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 is an evolution 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: Specifically designed to handle intense conditions, making it suitable for all aftermarket cylinder heads used in racing.
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Motorcraft – Enhance Engine Performance with Reliable Spark Plug (Part No.SP-439-AX)

Enhance Engine Performance with Reliable Spark Plug

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Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards to provide original equipment performance and reliability. Delivering performance, reliability and confidence, Motorcraft spark plugs are available for a broad range of applications, including domestic and import cars and trucks of all makes and sizes.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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ACDelco – Double Platinum Spark Plug (Part No.41-812)

Double Platinum Spark Plug

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) Double Platinum Spark Plug are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. With a copper core and double platinum pads on the center electrode, these plugs are designed to deliver long-lasting performance. 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:
  • One-piece, fired-in suppressor seal blends three glass types for a gas-tight seal that helps reduce radio frequency and engine interference, regulate spark plug energy, and protect against compression pressures for long life
  • Double platinum point pad on center and ground electrode offer excellent durability and consistent voltage demands to help reduce wear on ignition system
  • Pure copper core results in cooler electrode temperature for maximized durability and fouling resistance
  • 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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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RS9YC (Part No.304)

Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RS9YC

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The Champion Spark Plug Copper Plus Spark Plug RS9YC is a reliable and high-performing OE replacement spark plug. It features a copper core center electrode that provides accurate control of heat range, ensuring optimal performance and fuel efficiency. The spark plug is built to ISO and SAE standards, ensuring proven performance and durability. The center electrode tip material is made of nickel, while the resistor type is designed to reduce electromagnetic interference. The tapered seat type ensures a secure fit and easy installation. Overall, the Champion Spark Plug Copper Plus Spark Plug RS9YC is a dependable choice for those seeking a high-quality spark plug replacement that delivers consistent performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Dependable Performance: The Copper Plus Spark Plug is designed to provide reliable and consistent performance, ensuring that your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • OE Replacement: This spark plug is an exact replacement for the original equipment (OE) part, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
  • Nickel Center Electrode Tip Material: The center electrode tip of this spark plug is made from nickel, which provides superior conductivity and durability compared to other materials.
  • Tapered Seat Type with Resistor: The tapered seat type of this spark plug ensures a secure fit in the engine block, while the built-in resistor helps reduce electromagnetic interference for improved performance.
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    NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, TR5IX (Part No.7397)

    Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, TR5IX

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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.

    Product Features:
    • 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 exceptional acceleration and improved fuel efficiency, making them ideal for performance enthusiasts.
    • Extreme Ignitability and Anti-Fouling: These spark plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional resistance to fouling, ensuring reliable performance in various driving conditions.
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    ACDelco – RAPIDFIRE Spark Plug (Part No.16)

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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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    Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life (Part No.APP103)

    Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life

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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 Double Platinum spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing which virtually eliminates gap erosion, reduces misfires and increases durability of the plug. Consider upgrading to Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.

    Product Features:
    • 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
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    Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RS10PYC4 (Part No.3401)

    Platinum Power Spark Plug: Powerful Perfromance, OE Replacement, RS10PYC4

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    Champion Platinum Power spark plugs deliver powerful performance. Made from exclusive Heat-Active alloy, a fine-wire center electrode and V-trimmed ground electrode provides sharp spark focus.

    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
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    DENSO – Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IT20 (Part No.5326)

    Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IT20

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    Increased performance with World’s smallest Iridium Center Eletrode (0.4mm).

    Product Features:
    • 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
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    NGK – OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, TR5 (Part No.2238)

    OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, TR5

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    NGK V-Power spark plugs offer reliable performance and improved ignitability over standard nickel plugs. Engineered specifically for OE applications, the special V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode of NGK’s V-Power spark plug increases ignitability providing quicker starts and smoother idle. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.

    Product Features:
    • ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode with V-groove provides consistent performance
    • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
    • NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric 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
    • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
    • Enhanced Ignitability: The V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode design of NGK V-Power spark plugs provide quicker starts and smoother idle.
    • OE Application Specific: Engineered specifically for Original Equipment (OE) applications, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance.
    • V-Groove Tip Design: The unique V-groove tip design of the center electrode enhances ignitability and overall engine performance.
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    Motorcraft – Spark Plug (Part No.SP-400-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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    Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.EBC1556)

    Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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    Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

    Product Features:
    • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
    • 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
    • Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
    • 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
    • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
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    1981 Delorean DMC 12 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

    You count on your 1981 Delorean DMC 12 to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Ignition and Tune-Up Products. With 26 Ignition and Tune-Up Products ranging in price from $3.49 to $54.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Delorean DMC 12.

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    What are the most purchased Ignition and Tune-Up Products for the 1981 Delorean DMC 12?

    Out of 26 Ignition and Tune-Up Products for the 1981 Delorean DMC 12, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition
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    What are the top-rated 1981 Delorean DMC 12 Ignition and Tune-Up Products?

    Top-rated Ignition and Tune-Up Products for your 1981 Delorean DMC 12 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life
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    Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life
    “I debated between platinum, double platinum, and iridium plugs as a suitable replacement for my copper-based plugs in my V12 Jaguar. I settled on the ”
    DiamondFIRE Automotive Spark Plug: More Power, Saves Gas
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    DiamondFIRE Automotive Spark Plug: More Power, Saves Gas
    “I’ve installed these in my S10 and not had a problem with them. I drive mainly highway miles and gained 5% in fuel mileage. Will keep useing E3’s”
    Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions
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    Racing Resistor Spark Plug: Enables Performance, Handles Intense Conditions
    “worked very well,engine light went out also”