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Old 04-03-2008, 11:58 PM
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Hi,

how can I find out which distance I need for my spark plugs?

Spark plug typ: RCDelco R45TS
engine: Cevy V8 350 cui 290 PS First Gen. (vor 1986)
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...nresults=false

I use a HEI distributor.

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Distance? Do you mean the spark plug gap? If so, I would shoot for .045 with an HEI on a low compression SB. Should work great for you.
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http://home.att.net/~ngkaz/wsb/html/...ome.html-.html

the tech paper link at bottom left is a good read.

there is also the spark plug cross reference matrix.




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