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Old 11-19-2009, 11:01 PM
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I just bought a set of MSD wires and NGK TR55IX from CC Performance parts. Are the plugs already set at the correct gap space, if not what is the recommended gap. Did I make a good choice with the wires and plugs for my stock 01 SS?
I think you did fine. The TR55IX are supposed to last longer. Knowing how hard it is to put plugs in our cars thats a good thing. Their a bit more in cost but they'll do you fine.
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Old 11-19-2009, 11:10 PM
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you will have to set the gap i did mine at .035 cause im spraying but i think stock gap is like 45 i think but somewhere in between should be fine
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Stock gap is 60 not 45
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I've heard that a gap of .40 works good, any other suggestions.
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there is a tsb that the gap for our cars have changed from .060 to .040.
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.050 is best.

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