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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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Default Gap for NGK Tr-55's???

Is the gap they come with set for use or???
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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Default Re: Gap for NGK Tr-55's??? (sweetcharity)

I just put these in my '01 over the weekend.

Anyway, to answer your question, they come pre-gapped to .057" which is suitable for non-modified engines IMO.
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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:iagree: I think the factory recommends .060", but I wouldn't bother fiddling with them of another .003". :yesnod:
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Default Re: Gap for NGK Tr-55's??? (sweetcharity)

Mine came with a gap of .050 which the books call for the NGK.


[Modified by wallstAL, 6:06 PM 3/22/2004]
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Default Re: Gap for NGK Tr-55's??? (wallstAL)

Mine came with a gap of .050 which the books call for the NGK.


[Modified by wallstAL, 6:06 PM 3/22/2004]
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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Default Re: Gap for NGK Tr-55's??? (sweetcharity)

Someone had the same question and he swears by .040 he said his car ran "noticeably" quicker and shifted smoother. People argued the .050 setting was best, but he said his old plugs were set to .040 when he took thme out. I don't know...I have an '03 C5 and need to start looking myself. Try and find the other thread...I'm looking for it too. I think it was "My wife's opinion on new plugs"? Good luck. :cheers:
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