ACDelco Gold RAPIDFIRE Spark Plug

About this product

"ACDelco Gold RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. When your vehicle struggles with hard starting, rough idling, or engine misfires, replacing worn ignition components can restore smooth acceleration and consistent power. Today's advanced engines demand precise ignition timing, efficient fuel combustion, and consistent power delivery across thousands of firing cyclesѡnd the spark plug stands as the critical component that makes it all possible. Engineered with a core that helps provide great heat transfer and optimize durability, along with a coating that helps reduce corrosion, this part is validated to deliver reliable performance under demanding conditions. By supporting proper timing and working seamlessly with your ignition coil, it prevents hesitation when pressing the gas pedal and plays a vital role in your vehicle emission controls. Whether you are navigating stop-and-go city traffic or taking long highway road trips, a fresh spark ensures reliable cold starts and helps maintain optimal fuel economy. ACDelco Gold 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."

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Built to handle the demands of stop-and-go city traffic
Reliable ignition for daily commuting in all weather conditions
Provides consistent performance during long highway road trips
Supports the entire ignition system for proper timing
Ignites the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
Delivers the spark needed to start your engine
Premium aftermarket replacement part
"Quality, performance, and dependability of ACDelco Gold parts are validated through an extensive testing regimen"
"Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models"

Product Specifications

ClassificationGold

Reach0.689 in / 17.5 mm

Insulator Height2.09 in / 53 mm

Seat TypeTapered

Center Electrode Tip MaterialPlatinum

Ground Electrode Core MaterialNickel

Center Electrode Core MaterialCopper

Washer IncludedNo

Manufacturer Heat Range14

Ground Electrode Quantity1

Ground ConfigurationStandard

Ground Electrode Tip DesignStandard

Electrical Terminal TypeNon-Removable Nut

Gap Size0.060 in / 1.520 mm

Hex Size16 MM

Resistor TypeYes

ClassificationGold

Insulator Height2.09 in / 53 mm

Center Electrode Tip MaterialPlatinum

Center Electrode Core MaterialCopper

Manufacturer Heat Range14

Ground ConfigurationStandard

Electrical Terminal TypeNon-Removable Nut

Hex Size16 MM

Reach0.689 in / 17.5 mm

Seat TypeTapered

Ground Electrode Core MaterialNickel

Washer IncludedNo

Ground Electrode Quantity1

Ground Electrode Tip DesignStandard

Gap Size0.060 in / 1.520 mm

Resistor TypeYes

36 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty (Parts Only). First 24 Months Labor Included. See ACDelco.com for more details.

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Visually inspect spark plugs for signs of wear. Follow these steps for removing spark plugs for inspection, servicing or replacement:

Grasp the spark plug boot and gently rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull the spark plug boot and cable away from the spark plug. If necessary, use a spark plug boot removing tool. DO NOT grab or violently pull spark plug cables.
Brush or air blast dirt away from the well areas before removing spark plugs. CAUTION: Use goggles to protect eyes from debris when applying compressed air to spark plug wells.
Use the correct deep socket size to loosen each spark plug one or two turns. NOTE: To remove spark plugs from aluminum heads, allow the engine to cool. The heat of the engine, in combination with a spark plug that is still hot, may cause the spark plug threads to strip the cylinder head upon removal.
Remove each spark plug and place each one in a tray by cylinder number. This will help identify and relate any unusual condition to the cylinder involved.
Apply dielectric grease into the boot area to reduce the chance of exterior tracking on the buttress tower of the spark plug. This grease also promotes a good heat transfer between the spark terminal screw and boot terminal.
Before installing new spark plugs, use a gap guide to make sure your new spark plugs have the correct gap. NOTE: ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs are pre-gapped during manufacturing. Never attempt to gap an ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plug. You could damage the spark plug. Replace any incorrectly gapped ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs with plugs that are correctly gapped.
Install spark plugs or glow plugs to the proper torque per the manufacturers' specification.

Signs of wear for spark plugs include but are not limited to:

Your engine having trouble starting, hesitating, or cutting out
Sluggish engine performance, loss of engine power, or decreased fuel economy
Lack of acceleration or loss of speed when driving uphill under load
Cracks in the upper or lower portion of the spark plug insulator
Chipped or broken insulator tips
Damaged spark plug boots

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
B7			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
C1500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C2500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C2500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C3500HD			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
C4500 Topkick			2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C5500 Topkick			2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C6500 Topkick			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C7500 Topkick			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C8500 Topkick			2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Jimmy			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
K1500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K1500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K2500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K2500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
P3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Safari			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Savana 1500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Savana 2500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Savana 3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Sierra 1500			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Sierra 1500 Classic			2007
Sierra 2500 HD			2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Sierra 2500 HD Classic			2007
Sierra 3500			2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Sierra 3500 Classic			2007
Sonoma			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
W3500 Forward			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
W4500 Forward			1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Yukon			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Yukon XL 2500			2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

About this product

Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Built to handle the demands of stop-and-go city traffic
Reliable ignition for daily commuting in all weather conditions
Provides consistent performance during long highway road trips
Supports the entire ignition system for proper timing
Ignites the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
Delivers the spark needed to start your engine
Premium aftermarket replacement part
"Quality, performance, and dependability of ACDelco Gold parts are validated through an extensive testing regimen"
"Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models"

Product Specifications

ClassificationGold

Reach0.689 in / 17.5 mm

Insulator Height2.09 in / 53 mm

Seat TypeTapered

Center Electrode Tip MaterialPlatinum

Ground Electrode Core MaterialNickel

Center Electrode Core MaterialCopper

Washer IncludedNo

Manufacturer Heat Range14

Ground Electrode Quantity1

Ground ConfigurationStandard

Ground Electrode Tip DesignStandard

Electrical Terminal TypeNon-Removable Nut

Gap Size0.060 in / 1.520 mm

Hex Size16 MM

Resistor TypeYes

ClassificationGold

Insulator Height2.09 in / 53 mm

Center Electrode Tip MaterialPlatinum

Center Electrode Core MaterialCopper

Manufacturer Heat Range14

Ground ConfigurationStandard

Electrical Terminal TypeNon-Removable Nut

Hex Size16 MM

Reach0.689 in / 17.5 mm

Seat TypeTapered

Ground Electrode Core MaterialNickel

Washer IncludedNo

Ground Electrode Quantity1

Ground Electrode Tip DesignStandard

Gap Size0.060 in / 1.520 mm

Resistor TypeYes

36 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty (Parts Only). First 24 Months Labor Included. See ACDelco.com for more details.

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Visually inspect spark plugs for signs of wear. Follow these steps for removing spark plugs for inspection, servicing or replacement:

Grasp the spark plug boot and gently rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull the spark plug boot and cable away from the spark plug. If necessary, use a spark plug boot removing tool. DO NOT grab or violently pull spark plug cables.
Brush or air blast dirt away from the well areas before removing spark plugs. CAUTION: Use goggles to protect eyes from debris when applying compressed air to spark plug wells.
Use the correct deep socket size to loosen each spark plug one or two turns. NOTE: To remove spark plugs from aluminum heads, allow the engine to cool. The heat of the engine, in combination with a spark plug that is still hot, may cause the spark plug threads to strip the cylinder head upon removal.
Remove each spark plug and place each one in a tray by cylinder number. This will help identify and relate any unusual condition to the cylinder involved.
Apply dielectric grease into the boot area to reduce the chance of exterior tracking on the buttress tower of the spark plug. This grease also promotes a good heat transfer between the spark terminal screw and boot terminal.
Before installing new spark plugs, use a gap guide to make sure your new spark plugs have the correct gap. NOTE: ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs are pre-gapped during manufacturing. Never attempt to gap an ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plug. You could damage the spark plug. Replace any incorrectly gapped ACDelco Professional Iridium Spark Plugs with plugs that are correctly gapped.
Install spark plugs or glow plugs to the proper torque per the manufacturers' specification.

Signs of wear for spark plugs include but are not limited to:

Your engine having trouble starting, hesitating, or cutting out
Sluggish engine performance, loss of engine power, or decreased fuel economy
Lack of acceleration or loss of speed when driving uphill under load
Cracks in the upper or lower portion of the spark plug insulator
Chipped or broken insulator tips
Damaged spark plug boots

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
B7			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
C1500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C2500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C2500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C3500HD			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
C4500 Topkick			2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C5500 Topkick			2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C6500 Topkick			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C7500 Topkick			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C8500 Topkick			2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Jimmy			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
K1500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K1500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K2500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K2500 Suburban			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
P3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Safari			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Savana 1500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Savana 2500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Savana 3500			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Sierra 1500			1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Sierra 1500 Classic			2007
Sierra 2500 HD			2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Sierra 2500 HD Classic			2007
Sierra 3500			2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Sierra 3500 Classic			2007
Sonoma			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
W3500 Forward			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
W4500 Forward			1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Yukon			1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Yukon XL 2500			2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this interval depends on what type of spark plug your vehicle requires. Refer to your owner's manual or contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information.

Yes, if it is the scheduled time for spark plug replacement. It is okay to replace one spark plug if it is fouled or damaged prior to scheduled maintenance, provided the source of the damage is found and corrected.

Yes. Diesel engines require glow plugs because diesel engines operate differently than gas engines. ACDelco Professional Glow Plugs are specially designed to give diesel engines the heat they need for their cold starts. Refer to your owner's manual or contact your vehicle's manufacturer for more information.

Yes. When ACDelco spark plugs are manufactured, they are pre-gapped to the correct gap specification.

Not always, but you should inspect your spark plug wires for wear when replacing your spark plugs. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for more information.

Yes, pre-ignition can cause serious damage to your engine. Pre-ignition is the ignition of fuel before the actual spark occurs, which causes a rapid temperature rise in the combustion chamber that can damage engine components and melt spark plug electrodes. Causes of pre-ignition include but are not limited to a buildup of deposits that can become incandescent in the combustion chamber, improper installation torque being applied to spark plugs, and having spark plugs with a heat range that is too hot for the engine's operating condition.

No, cleaning your old spark plugs is not recommended. Dirty, fouled spark plugs may also have broken or chipped insulator tips, worn electrodes, or worn or missing side wires. These conditions severely affect spark plug performance. Replace your dirty, fouled spark plugs with new ACDelco spark plugs.

Yes, ACDelco has marine spark plugs for many applications.

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Product Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Visually inspect spark plugs for signs of wear. Follow these steps for removing spark plugs for inspection, servicing or replacement:

Signs of wear for spark plugs include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Product Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Visually inspect spark plugs for signs of wear. Follow these steps for removing spark plugs for inspection, servicing or replacement:

Signs of wear for spark plugs include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a recommended interval for changing my vehicle's spark plugs?

Should I change all of my vehicle's spark plugs at the same time?

Does a diesel engine require a different type of plug than a gas engine?

Are ACDelco spark plugs pre-gapped?

When I replace my spark plugs, should I also replace my spark plug wires?

What is pre-ignition and can it damage my engine?

Can I just clean my spark plugs instead of replacing them?

Does ACDelco have marine spark plugs?

ACDelco Gold RAPIDFIRE Spark Plug

ACDelco Gold RAPIDFIRE Spark Plug