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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Default Proper Gap for NGK TR55??

I was doing some reading and claims are that gap depends on mods and horsepower. So what would be the proper gap for my NGK TR55's...

1999 Trans Am WS6 6 Speed
Stock LS6 Heads and Intake
Pacesetter Headers
Borla Exhaust
MSD 8.55MM Wires
SLP Lid + K&N Air Filter
228/232 112+5LSA Cam
Made 382rwp 390tq. Was tuned, but needs a bit better of a tune...

Also we only have access to 91 Octane Fuel here in Canada, if this makes any difference.


So once again, based on the info provided above what gap would be most benificial for the NGK TR55's in my car.

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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From what I've read and been told before by professionals , That the best spark plug gap for NA engines is at .050.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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gap should be .050
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Interesting - both GM and NGK think that plug should be gapped at 0.044".
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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.060.........thats my story and i am stikin 2 it
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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We typically gap them at .050. You shouldn't have a problem there.

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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Been gapping them at .050 for years .... works great.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Not sure if you realize it, but the second number denotes the gap. Check the NGK catalog. The TR5 and TR55 are exactly the same plug, but the TR55 has a wider gap. Why not just get the plug you need?
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.050 is what i've seen
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Originally Posted by Jon@Texas-Speed
We typically gap them at .050. You shouldn't have a problem there.

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I have no doubt that the 0.050" works just fine, but I am still curious where the spec originates since GM doesn't use that spec and the plug manufacturer doesn't use that spec.
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