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Offline wally426ci

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Wide Gapping Sparkplugs??
« on: September 21, 2007 - 12:14:59 PM »
Ive heard of this before. im using the stock gap of 35 in my 408. anyone done this? benefits??

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Re: Wide Gapping Sparkplugs??
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2007 - 01:47:41 PM »
Not much use in it unless you are running a powerful ignition system and a very lean fuel mixture. The manufacturers of aftermarket system typically will give you a recommended starting point. Best way to tell is hot lap it at the track, opening up the gap until you slow down, then go back to the last best gap.

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Re: Wide Gapping Sparkplugs??
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2007 - 09:55:26 PM »
I typically open the gap to .040-.045 but only with a High out put coil & good wires

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Re: Wide Gapping Sparkplugs??
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2007 - 10:19:31 PM »
 :iagree:  I usually run msd and a hot coil, so 40-45 is right in there. But I have been told by nitros running people , they like a .035 gap so it burns the electrode off before burning the piston. I have not had to try nitros though.

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Re: Wide Gapping Sparkplugs??
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2007 - 07:38:27 AM »
ah, i c. im running the mopar performance coil. so, i think i'll stay where i am.....
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