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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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What plug and at what gap are you guys with BIG BOOST and big HP running?..
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie c5
What plug and at what gap are you guys with BIG BOOST and big HP running?..
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R5671A-9's gapped at .026
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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most guys run tr-6 (ngk 4177)
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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^^^ word.....
this last set i gapped down to .030" just to experiment. works pretty good. im on 14# now, not exactly stupid boost, but alota power
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NGK-8's gapped at .023.. Not big Hp but big enough for me.

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The NGK-8's can take you pretty far. I ran them with my LS2 motor. I have since switched to AR3911's. They seem to be lasting longer than the 8's at this level. But don't drive as nice. Might try some AR3910's.
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Thanks guys.. I was told to use the "8's" I just wanted to make sure. I want all of my ducks in a row... Ya know?
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Anyone have a NGK part number for these "NGK-8s" ? there is no TR-8 in any book. And any place online to order them? No place in town here even carrys TR-6s.
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