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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I know youre doused to gap them between 30 and 35, but my buddy gapped them to 38. Will this cause any problems?
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Car is supercharged with ecs sc600
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I'd start with 35. How much boost?
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9 lbs or so
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.035" is the norm
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You will be fine at 9psi. I'd guarantee it.
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I agree. You should be fine at 35 with only 9lbs of boost.
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