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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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Tune up tips

I want to tune up my 5.7 befor the next cruis the car it stock i have the timing at 10 btc the car hood says to put it at 6 btc
and a ford friend of mine says it should be at 14 what do you guys think it should be?
i'm using NGK spark plugs , MSD 6AL, MSD coil, and a K&N filter
also the spark plug gap what do you guys recomend?
The car is an 88 GTA
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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Why take advice from a "ford" friend when you've got a gm car? It's fine where it's at if it runs well. I've heard you should raise the gap to .045 with that aftermarket ignition, stock gap should be .035.
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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Tune up

Originally posted by rezinn
Why take advice from a "ford" friend when you've got a gm car? It's fine where it's at if it runs well. I've heard you should raise the gap to .045 with that aftermarket ignition, stock gap should be .035.
Like he said
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 11:23 PM
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thanx. just had to ask.Remember it beter to ask a stupid question than to fix a stupid mistake
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