1985 Ferrari 512 BB Ignition Parts

Engine:
4.9L H12

The 1985 Ferrari 512 BB has 11 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 1 part type and 5 brands, covering the 4.9L H12 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1985 Ferrari 512 BB, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Every listed part is a Spark Plug.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.020", 0.024", 0.025", 0.027", 0.03", 0.032", 0.035" and 0.041". Replacement brands in this table include CHAMPION, ACDELCO and DENSO.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular R42XLS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO R42XLS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .025
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CHAMPION Popular 415
🇨🇦 CA
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 415
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
OE TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.024"Resistor Plug
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CHAMPION 4151
🇨🇦 CA
Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus Small Engine
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 4151
Copper PlusClassification: Champion Copper Plus Small Engine
OE TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.024"Resistor Plug
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DENSO 4030
🇨🇦 CA
U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — DENSO 4030
U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Gap .032
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 41804
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41804
ProfessionalDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.025"
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CHAMPION 7415
🇨🇦 CA
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7415
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.024"Resistor Plug
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Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CHAMPION 9804
🇨🇦 CA
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.03"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 9804
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.03"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.024"
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DENSO 5316
🇨🇦 CA
Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.027"
Fitment notes — DENSO 5316
Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.027"
Gap 0.027
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NGK 5044
🇨🇦 CA
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — NGK 5044
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.020 IN
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SKP SP1041
🇨🇦 CA
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Fitment notes — SKP SP1041
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Gap: .025/0.6mm
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular 4
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalRapidfire
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 4
ProfessionalRapidfirePre-Set Gap: 0.041"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.025" (IN)
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This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1985 Ferrari 512 BB

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Confirm you have the 4.9L H12 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1985 Ferrari 512 BB?

Our catalog currently lists 11 ignition parts for the 1985 Ferrari 512 BB across 1 subcategory and 5 brands, covering the 4.9L H12 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1985 Ferrari 512 BB?

Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1985 Ferrari 512 BB?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.020", 0.024", 0.025", 0.027", 0.03", 0.032", 0.035" and 0.041". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1985 Ferrari 512 BB was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1985 Ferrari 512 BB?

Every part on this page is matched to the 4.9L H12 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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