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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Cdi cop sparkplug gaps?

What should the sparkplugs be gapped to?
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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As large of gap as you can run without it breaking up. I'd imagine it's different for every setup. If I ever get a COP I'll start at .022 where I'm at now and go up from there.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks! So you run at 022 and stock is 032 right?
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Stock is usually around .024, I run .028 on the NonCDI version.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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So cdi I should start at 030?
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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Stock is usually around .024, I run .028 on the NonCDI version.
How many psi do you run? And what type of fuel?
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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im running .028 on buschurs COP. 31psi HTA86, 100 octane
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Nice! That's the fp black? How much did u make? I'm running 93 and maybe meth! 6776 bb, fully built 2.0l . I mean everything!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzamanevo8
How many psi do you run? And what type of fuel?
28.5lbs stock ix turbo w 93oct + 50/50 meth mix
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Nice! That's the fp black? How much did u make? I'm running 93 and maybe meth! 6776 bb, fully built 2.0l . I mean everything!
no sir, thats with bushcur HTA86 turbo kit. DLL dyno showed up 576whp
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzamanevo8
Thanks! So you run at 022 and stock is 032 right?
stock spec is .020-.024"

I'm running .030-.031" on my SpoolinUp non-CDI with no issues what so ever (stock turbo, pump gas, 26psi peak).
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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I run .030 on a spoolinup cop with no issue at 26psi i really dont get why anyone under 700hp needs the cdi
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I still run it at .020 since I like to run low timing on pumpgas and HIGH boost. Depends on how you are setting the car up.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PlanoEvo
I run .030 on a spoolinup cop with no issue at 26psi i really dont get why anyone under 700hp needs the cdi
Have to buy something with tax returns!
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