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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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347 ls1
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minimum of 93 octane always
7k redline


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part numbers and gaps?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobsmyuncle
347 ls1
12:1 cr
minimum of 93 octane always
7k redline


any suggestions?

part numbers and gaps?
Ngk tr6, gap .035-40
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Another alternative in that application would be a Bosch 4505. The gap is preset and requires no adjustment.
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Ngk tr6, gap .035-40
what are the differences going from a small gap to a larger one
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.035 is a small gap..
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big gap..........big spark
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Originally Posted by nysbadmk8
.035 is a small gap..
no shiiiiiitttttttt. thanks.............



i meant, which is better for making more power. i would assume the larger gap would be better, bc it would cause more complete combustion. am i wrong???/
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tr7 maybe.....
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Originally Posted by Bobsmyuncle
no shiiiiiitttttttt. thanks.............



i meant, which is better for making more power. i would assume the larger gap would be better, bc it would cause more complete combustion. am i wrong???/
Your the one asking about spark plugs Einstein

Bigger gap, gives the possibility for more power, and spark blow out.

And based on the fact that I am assuming you have h/c/i car, since you are running 12:1 cr and reving to 7k keep the gap smaller,
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I ran TR6s in my motor: Heads, cam, carb'd and 11.3:1 compression and had them gapped at .038
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Originally Posted by nysbadmk8
Your the one asking about spark plugs Einstein

Bigger gap, gives the possibility for more power, and spark blow out.

And based on the fact that I am assuming you have h/c/i car, since you are running 12:1 cr and reving to 7k keep the gap smaller,

someone asking about something doesnt make them mentally retarded. if i built a 347, wouldnt u think i know that .035 is smaller than .040????

now, why would u keep the gap smaller?(i know what a gap is)
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Originally Posted by Bobsmyuncle
someone asking about something doesnt make them mentally retarded. if i built a 347, wouldnt u think i know that .035 is smaller than .040????

now, why would u keep the gap smaller?(i know what a gap is)
A narrow gap increases the likelihood that spark will occur, but results in a weaker spark. Conversely a wider gap increases the strength of the spark but increases the possibility spark will not occur. Occasional misfires can go undetected, but still result in reduced power. The idea therefore, is to run the widest gap that will fire reliably in a particular application. The widest gap you can get away with depends on factors such as compression ratio, whether you change plugs frequently or infrequently, etc. Thus, within the operating range of possible gaps established by the manufacturer, the "right" gap is largely subjective.
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a big gap takes a strong ignition......LS1s have a pretty strong 1.....and if not strong enuff for ya.......get some truck coils
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