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Old 08-29-2009, 08:41 PM   #1
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Increasing spark plug gap?
I have a MSD ignition box, Blaster Coil and 8.5mm wires. With that extra power would I be able to open up my plug gap more or would that even help at all?
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Old 08-29-2009, 08:53 PM   #2
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wouldnt even notice it...
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Re: Increasing spark plug gap?
Factory specs work fine. I run a MSD HVC II coil and still only run .035" plug gap.
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Re: Increasing spark plug gap?
you actually can make the gaps bigger. some people sand down the electode make a .055" gap ITHINK. I COULD BE WRONG.
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yeah changing plug gaps is accomplished by bending the ground strap
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