1981 Pontiac Catalina Spark Plugs

Essential 1981 Pontiac Catalina Spark Plugs

NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, XR5IX (Part No.7355)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, XR5IX

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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
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, UR4IX (Part No.7401)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, UR4IX

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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
  • High Performance: The Iridium IX Spark Plug is designed for the performance enthusiast, providing outstanding acceleration and exceptional anti-fouling.
  • Improved Ignitability: With extreme ignitability, this spark plug ensures improved starting, idling and throttle response.
  • Fuel Efficiency: The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum, which provides high fuel efficiency.
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, UR45IX (Part No.7559)

Iridium IX Spark Plug: Single Iridium Fine Wire, UR45IX

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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 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.
  • High-Performance Upgrade Option: For those seeking even greater performance, NGK recommends upgrading to their Ruthenium HX plugs.
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ACDelco – RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability (Part No.2)

RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability

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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
  • High-Quality Suppressors: ACDelco Gold RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs feature high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, ensuring reliable performance for everyday use.
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RJ14YC (Part No.63)

Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RJ14YC

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Dependable performance. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear.

Product Features:
  • Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
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ACDelco – Premium Double Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Long-Lasting Performance & Durability (Part No.41-905)

Premium Double Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Long-Lasting Performance & Durability

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ACDelco Professional Double Platinum Spark Plugs are premium aftermarket plugs, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. 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.

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 GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
  • ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
  • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
  • GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
  • Tapered Seat Design: The tapered seat type ensures a secure fit and optimal sealing in the engine.
  • High-Quality Aftermarket Replacement: Manufactured to meet high standards of fit, form, and function, making it a reliable replacement for many vehicles on the road today.
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ACDelco – Double Platinum Spark Plug (Part No.41-833)

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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Motorcraft – Spark Plug (Part No.SP-425-X)

Spark Plug

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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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NGK – OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, UR45 (Part No.6945)

OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, UR45

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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
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Accel – 8.8Mm Spiral Universal Fit (Part No.8033)

8.8Mm Spiral Universal Fit

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These ACCEL 8.8mm wires feature a carbon/graphite core that virtually eliminate RFI noise while providing maximum conductivity for ultimate performance in any race or street application. Double silicon insulation eliminates leakage and misfire.

Product Features:
  • 500 Ohms/ft Of Resistance
  • 550 F Rated Silicone Jacket
  • Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
  • Custom-fit Universal And Import Coverage
  • Pre And Post HEI Vehicles
  • Magnetic Suppression
  • Fiberglass/Kevlar Core
  • 500 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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MSD Ignition – Wire Set; Super Conductor; 8-cyl. Multi-Angle Plug; Socket/HEI (Part No.31199)

Wire Set; Super Conductor; 8-cyl. Multi-Angle Plug; Socket/HEI

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Set includes terminals for engines with early type (socket) and late type (HEI spark plug top) distributor caps. 90 degree boots and terminals factory installed on one end.

Product Features:
  • Extra Long 8.5mm Wires So You Can Cut To Your Designed Length
  • Incl. both socket-style and spark plug-style boots and terminals
  • Includes Mini-Stripper-Crimper For Factory Style Crimps
  • Size Includes: [2]48/50/56 in./[3] 32 in. Wires/Boots/Terminals
  • 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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1981 Pontiac Catalina Spark Plugs

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Pontiac Catalina. Maybe you just need a couple of Spark Plugs. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 24 different Spark Plugs in our inventory ranging from $2.29 to $153.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Pontiac Catalina running smoothly.

Spark Plugs are only as good as their brand. We stock 9 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Pontiac Catalina. E3, ACDelco, and NGK 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 1981 Pontiac Catalina, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 570 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include High-Performance Shorty Spark Plugs for Header Clearance with 4.9 stars and RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability with 4.3 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Spark Plugs to keep your 1981 Pontiac Catalina 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 1981 Pontiac Catalina Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Pontiac Catalina 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 Catalina the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Spark Plugs brands and parts.

Popular MSD Ignition Spark Plugs

We carry MSD Ignition parts in our stock across Spark Plug Wire Set Cut To Fits categories, plus more. For a 1981 Pontiac Catalina, our most popular MSD Ignition Spark Plugs include:
Wire Set; Super Conductor; Multi-Angle Plug; HEI Cap
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Wire Set; Super Conductor; Multi-Angle Plug; HEI Cap
Spark Plug Wire Set Cut To Fits

FAQs for 1981 Pontiac Catalina Spark Plugs

What are the most purchased Spark Plugs for the 1981 Pontiac Catalina?

Out of 24 Spark Plugs for the 1981 Pontiac Catalina, the most popular in our inventory are:

What are the top-rated 1981 Pontiac Catalina Spark Plugs?

Top-rated Spark Plugs for your 1981 Pontiac Catalina based on customer reviews/ratings are:
High-Performance Shorty Spark Plugs for Header Clearance
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High-Performance Shorty Spark Plugs for Header Clearance
“Perfect great plugs for my Build. Great service to THANK YOU!”
RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability
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RAPIDFIRE Premium Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Reduces Misfires & Enhances Durability
“Going to use these plugs in my 67 Chevy II for better performance.”