got new plugs and need to know where to gap them for a b16a1

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Nov 22, 2003 | 09:06 AM

typesguy

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got new plugs and need to know where to gap them for a b16a1

i just got some bosch platinum 4202 plugs made for a 99-00 civic si and the guy at auto said to gap them at .044. i have a b16a1 motor.where should i gap them at

Nov 22, 2003 | 09:39 AM

typesguy

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anyone, i need my car running so i can see if it's still missing

Nov 22, 2003 | 06:16 PM

AzG35

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Re: got new plugs and need to know where to gap them for a b16a1 (b16crx000)

Stock is actually .051, and .044 for all non vtec and D series. Although, I have heard that running a smaller gap is better for keeping the flame in tact at higher RPMs. I run .035.

Nov 24, 2003 | 11:12 AM

doublejz

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Re: got new plugs and need to know where to gap them for a b16a1 (AzSi22)

bosch platinum ewwwww, denso or ngk is the way to go

my opinion

Nov 24, 2003 | 03:16 PM

karpieldisco

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Re: got new plugs and need to know where to gap them for a b16a1 (b16crx000)

You do not gap Plat. Plugs.. plat plugs are pregapped so you don't need to gap them..

Nov 24, 2003 | 04:30 PM

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Re: got new plugs and need to know where to gap them for a b16a1 (karpieldisco)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by karpieldisco »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You do not gap Plat. Plugs.. plat plugs are pregapped so you don't need to gap them..
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