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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:39 AM
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What gap is suppose to be for n/a cars? and how tight do i put them in?
Any general info would be apperciated.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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Like .054 and snug...not much tighter.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Like .054
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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NO. tighten them to 14 ft lbs unless you want them to blow out and strip the threads.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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NO. tighten them to 14 ft lbs unless you want them to blow out and strip the threads.
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And make sure that is ft lbs and NOT inch lbs!!!
Easy mistake to make.

Personally, I use the Morotcraft AGSF-32C plugs on my 2004 because I like copper and these ones have the longer thread count on the body.
They make them in platinum as well, which is stock, but I'm an old copper fan myself

Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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well i check all the plugs and they all came out to about .030.......so how do i gap them?
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Gap 'em to about .054 inches. If you're taking them out, may as well put new back in.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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14 ft lbs is about just that...snug. Most individuals do not own a tourqe wrench, although they should. You gap them using a spark plug gapper....same thing you measured them with most likely.
Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Make sure ya use anti-seize.
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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not stealing the thread but what is best spart plug between these brands[*]NGK Spark Plugs,[*]Champion Spark Plugs,[*]Autolite,[*]Bosch,[*]ACDelco,[*]E3 Spark Plugs,[*]SplitFire,[*]ACCEL



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