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Offline EMCD

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new motor is in!
« on: August 08, 2011 - 09:50:04 AM »
the 360 is in an almost complete. We removed the old ignition and replaced it with a crane box and HEI distributor and high output coil. the car had some issues starting in the heat. do i need a larger gap plug for the bigger spark i'm putting out?




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Re: new motor is in!
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011 - 10:23:25 AM »
I would use .040-.045"  May help it stay cleaner at idle...plugs, I mean.

Starting in heat may, or may not, be heat related...could be on the fuel side

Offline EMCD

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Re: new motor is in!
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011 - 06:41:19 PM »
yep, i'm taking it to the dyno on thursday to get it done right. i'm getting a whine on a 3.23 new sure grip rear end. think it might need shimming? the unit was is excellent shape