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Old 07-21-2014, 10:54 AM
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For the SRT running about 18 pounds of boost, what would be the ideal spark plug gap? Stock is .044. Through searching people have said anything from .028 - .036 depending on boost.
 
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I would set is to 0.039" with your mod list
 
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I have pulstar plugs and gapped to .44 on my NA, FBO. Runs well.
 
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I have pulstar plugs and gapped to .44 on my NA, FBO. Runs well.

Two entirely different animals
 
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I'll go with 0.039 as Rob suggested. He would know! Thanks
 
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NGK BKR7EIX-11 iridium spark plugs (Needswings link) one heat range colder than OEM here gapped at .042" and runs like a dream at 21 psi.
 
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