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Old 08-08-2009, 01:51 PM
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Spark Plug gap?

Hey guys i have a question? And yes i used the search button. lol i coul not find the right gap for my car.its pretty much stock just look at my mod list to see whats done. well i bought Autolight XP Iridium plugs Part # XP3923 What gap should i run them in my set up? At the part store they told me.040 but that seems really big for me. is that right? i would think like .032-.035 but not.040 IDK ill leave it up to you guys. Thanks Kevin
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i got my NGK 2 step colder gapped at .38...works perfect. I say try it at .40 and see how it works...if it sputters...gap it to .37ish..all depends what your car likes
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i had mine at .047 and didnt have any issues
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40 is stock as far as i know.
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stage 2 tune with a 2.9 and my ngk coppers.... gap is .36 running lovely
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Service manual calls for .035 on an LSJ car. People here run anywhere from .035 to .040.
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so im guessing that i should run between .035-.040 then since i have almost a stock car. Thanks guys
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so im guessing that i should run between .035-.040 then since i have almost a stock car. Thanks guys
Well, what I'd like to know is how some of these people feel better with .038 as opposed to .036, etc. I'm not knocking anyone, I just want to know the reason, lol. The reason I ask is because I just went forced induction but I left my gap at .040 and haven't had a problem.
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GM states .040 is the stock gap.
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I just looked at all of the owner's and service manuals from 2005-2007. In each of the different manuals they seem to lists different gaps. I found .035, .039, .040 and .042. lol.
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my gap is 35 because if i put anything bigger i get carbon buildup so i started stepping down till i did not get any more carbon buildup and i now have normal wear.
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It looks like theres no real set gap for these cars it looks like. lol
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I agree. It seems hit or miss.
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