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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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spark plug gap question.

i was running alot of aftermarket goodies. have since had problems and worked backwards by putting my car to stock. did a stock flash but now it breaks up very badly when hitting boost with high load.

my question is can my gap of .020 be causing my problem with a stock tune?
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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gap it about .24 and that should solve your problem
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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What plugs are you using, and how old are they?
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Heezayx
gap it about .24 and that should solve your problem
horrible advice. you dont raise the gap if its blowing out spark, you lower it.


see if .018 fixes it. i wouldnt go any tighter then that though. if that doesnt fix it, then change the plugs.. if that still doesn't
fix it, then your ignition is probably shot or you have some kind of ground issue somewhere.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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^ lol yes you lower the gap to fix the issues or get a colder plug
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by tscompusa
horrible advice. You dont raise the gap if its blowing out spark, you lower it.


See if .018 fixes it. I wouldnt go any tighter then that though. If that doesnt fix it, then change the plugs.. If that still doesn't
fix it, then your ignition is probably shot or you have some kind of ground issue somewhere.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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i regaped them to .025 from .02 and found the 3rd spark plug wire going into my coil on the second cylinder was black as tho it had a bad connection and jumping spark so i spread the pins and now she fins great. problem solved thanks
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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I just changed my spark plugs today and gapped it at .024.
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