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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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what are u guys gapping your spark plugs at? with the colder iridium plugs???
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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i think its supposed to be at .030"
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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is that for fi or nitrous application???
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Colder plugs on nitrous should be .036
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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thanks gary
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Stock gap on reg heat range plugs are .44, i gapped mine at .40, but i haven't sprayed on that yet. What do you guys think, .40 shouldn't be too bad on a 75-100 shot right?
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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stock gap on 1 step colder copper plugs
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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i have some regular ngks gapped at .35 its been workin pretty good but i have a set of colder just lazy to put them in
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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i have been palying with .40-.42
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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stock gap .44 works just fine unless you're running big boost
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Please check the STICKIED thread first before asking questions.

BTW, I see a huge range of spark plug gaps. My question is, does this really matter that much, seeing how there's such a wide range of gaps being used by different members? What are the advantages/disadvantages of smaller gaps and wider gaps?
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Smaller gaps are a little safer for your motor, bigger gaps = a little more power. smaller gaps are usually for big boost motors to help prevent misfires and spark blowout.
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I've always just taken them out the box and installed them.
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