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Old 09-25-2007, 09:41 AM
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im about to install a turbo on my LS. what gap should i set the plugs to?
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How much boost ?
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More info please....
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.030 or .028 for 12 lbs or less id say, if you work your way toward 20 psi then go down into the mid or low 20's
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I'm running .028 at 9 lbs.

But you will need to provide more info. first.
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the bigger the gap, the more power, so i'd say go .75". yes thats three-quarters of an inch.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mikey3000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the bigger the gap, the more power, so i'd say go .75". yes thats three-quarters of an inch.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why stop there? I'm gonna start rocking the .99"
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low right now until i get my head built.....like 7 or 8 pounds. sorry i didnt reply sooner, had to work.
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what's the best plug number to use when turbo (9 psi b16a
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as ever1 said earlier in this post......in between .025 and .030
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