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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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I needed to know what should I gap my tr55 spark plugs too, I have an 02 z28 A4 with long tubes, ory, cat-back , lid and p&p throttle body with mass... What was the best gap that worked for you???? Thanks
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Tr55's gap them to .055.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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+1 for the .55, my car is cam only with full bolt ons and thats what I gap mine at.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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spark plugs come pre-gapped now. u dont have to re-set it. they come at .060 stock

but going to .055 will be just fine
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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IMO anywhere between .050 and .060 is fine
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I gap mine to .045.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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i wouldnt worry about gapping them... arent the iridiums plugs easy to break the tip off?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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For a N/A engine:

You'll have no difference in performance anywhere from .040 - .060.

So use .050....right in the middle of the working range. I've tried all different gaps, nothing at all changes in the least. I tried them all when 100% stock and with my 427ci stroker......same performance.

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If my memory serves they come gapped at .055 .... that gap will work just fine.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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.55 gap on mine..
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.051 -055
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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They come gapped at .055 but always check em to see if any any got changed.
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I thought they came at .060
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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My manual says .06 but you're good with whatever they're pre-gapped at. I posted this elsewhere, but would worn out plugs cause problems with more advanced timing during tuning? Such as outright refusal to go past a certain RPM at WOT? My car is 100k miles and don't think the plugs ever been changed
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