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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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What size should I measure my Spark plugs in my car...
I've heard that when runnin turbo you run them at .30
Is that true? If not, wats a good measurnment that I can put them at so they could turn the car on fine, and have the right enough spark when runnin boost?
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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It all depends on how strong your ignition is. The stronger it is the bigger gap you can run.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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Yea,
Basically I've done the basics in turbo charging my 03 Coupe Civic,
I Just Swaped the Injectors, to RC 310cc, I have a T 25 turbo kit,
So I mean I think I should'nt run it too high of a gap... But I am stll trying to figure out wich is best cuz every time adjust them they feel different some better then others.... right now i have them set as .30
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Start off with the stock gap and go a little bit up at a time. Don't just create your own starting point.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Default Stock GAp

I think Stock Gap Is .43 or so...
Is that too big?
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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I can't just say yes or no. I know of a few stock cars that use a .43 Why are you changing your gap anyway? Are you having problems fouling plugs, them not sparking enough, or what? I would try putting the plugs around stock gap first and then going from there. There are many indications of color and the look of a plug to determine what is happening. For example, Too hot would result in a white electrode cause by too lean or the gap off. Detonatin = cracked or chipped insulator. Usually caused by too much heat and not enough fuel ( You will hear a crushed aluminum can sound as well as some pinging) If the stock gap seems to work fine, then leave it. I also recommend you putting ngk v power or some sort of copper plug in, it ignites a lot better than platinum on a turbo car.
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