Author Topic: Spark Plug Gap  (Read 991 times)

nivvy

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Spark Plug Gap
« on: April 06, 2007 - 03:11:32 AM »
What would you experts reccomend for my 499 StROkEr ???

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Re: Spark Plug Gap
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2007 - 07:31:45 AM »
What ignition system are you running?
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Re: Spark Plug Gap
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2007 - 07:43:26 AM »
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Re: Spark Plug Gap
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2007 - 07:55:41 AM »
I believe MSD recommends a .050/.055 gap.
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Re: Spark Plug Gap
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2007 - 11:12:40 AM »
..depending on compression ratio.

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Re: Spark Plug Gap
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2007 - 05:38:24 PM »
like 9.8 to 1 I think...

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Re: Spark Plug Gap
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2007 - 06:41:48 PM »
I typically use .045 with high output coils , .050 max

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