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Old Sep 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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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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.030
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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How much boost ?
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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More info please....
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Default Re: spark plug gap? (PHDZINE)

.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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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Default Re: spark plug gap? (blackeg)

I'm running .028 at 9 lbs.

But you will need to provide more info. first.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Default Re: spark plug gap? (95teilhatch)

the bigger the gap, the more power, so i'd say go .75". yes thats three-quarters of an inch.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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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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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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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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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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what's the best plug number to use when turbo (9 psi b16a
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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as ever1 said earlier in this post......in between .025 and .030
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