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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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do i need to gap oem stock plugs for the ix?

just bought the stock ilfr7h plugs..do i need to gap them before i put them in?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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yes gap is to be set at 32 or you can set it a little lower at like 29-30 and it wouldnt hurt
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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ok..what if i just put them in without gapping? im not going to do it but just curious?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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well it may not run correctly. even if they come pre-gapped i always check them myself to be sure that they are correct. not having the correct gap could cause spark problems.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 20Grockit
well it may not run correctly. even if they come pre-gapped i always check them myself to be sure that they are correct. not having the correct gap could cause spark problems.
ok thanks
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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yes gap is to be set at .032" or you can set it a little lower at like .029"-.030" and it wouldnt hurt
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Here is a good thread with your answers in it..

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=322286
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by max2evoix
just bought the stock ilfr7h plugs..do i need to gap them before i put them in?

READ THE IX MANUAL.

I don't believe .032 is the gap for new plugs!

I think the manual says to gap between .021 and .024.

The IXs use a diferent gap than the VIIIs, stock.







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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 04AWDTURBOEVO
READ THE IX MANUAL.

I don't believe .032 is the gap for new plugs!

I think the manual says to gap between .021 and .024.

The IXs use a diferent gap than the VIIIs, stock.





And a different plug
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 20Grockit
yes gap is to be set at 32 or you can set it a little lower at like 29-30 and it wouldnt hurt
DO NOT GAP at .032 They need to be gapped at about .022. The IX iridiums run closer than what the VIII do. Gapping is not required...alot of times gapping the plugs will break the iridium tip. Mine came gapped out of the box at .022 which is about perfect.
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