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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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I know the old spec was .055 I know the TSB says .040 I have a larger than stock cam (Torquer V2)... what should I gap the plugs at? I have them at .055 now and it seems a little flat on throttle response. Any suggestion here?
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Ngk tr5 @.045
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depends on the timing on your map and the heat range of plug. general rule is small gaps are less likely to detonate but leave a hp or two on the table

how much power is the car making, most people over 400whp move to the tr6
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