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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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Hey folks,

Well, I finally got my wire and plugs in. I have the TR-6 plugs going in a stock '98 C5. WHat gap should I go with? Many thanks!

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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 03:35 PM
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Use TR55's as the TR6's are a "colder" plug used for NOS and FI applications. Gap the TR55's at .060

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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 10:27 PM
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WHat is proper gap for Tr 66s For N20 100 shot on 98 LS1.

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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 10:36 PM
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Default Re: Spar Plug Gap (Bruce B.)

The 55s were designed for a gap around 0.60
TR-6s were designed for a gap around 0.45

Do not gap a plug over _/+ .008 to what the designed for.

55s are for stock, the Tr-6s are one step colder, thus if your stock and
running not to lean, the colder plug is a negative. Use them if you want to run a bit richer.

.For about every 50 HP over stock gain, reduce gap by about 0.10 using a plug designed for that gap.

I use a gap of 38-40 with 475 HP at flywheel.

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