Spark plugs and gap?
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Spark plugs and gap?
i am about to change plugs in my 00 lightning, mods include diablosport predator, 90mm mass air, k&n cold air intake, and a flowmaster dual exhaust kit, question is what plugs to buy and what the correct gap should be. and does anyone have a step by step process on how to cahnge plugs on a 00 lightning?
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Originally Posted by mnalightning00
i am about to change plugs in my 00 lightning, mods include diablosport predator, 90mm mass air, k&n cold air intake, and a flowmaster dual exhaust kit, question is what plugs to buy and what the correct gap should be. and does anyone have a step by step process on how to cahnge plugs on a 00 lightning?
When adding extra boost, the rule of thumb is to squeeze the gap down .001 for each pound of added boost. The stock plugs are gapped at .042, so if adding a 4 lb. pulley, you'd want to gap the plugs at a tight .038
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Originally Posted by evo
According to that chart it says I should be gapping my plugs at .036. I have Denso's 22's and I gapped them at .032 that's with a port and a 6#er. If I gapped them at .036 I would be afraid of spark blow out.
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I have a 2001 lightining low miles upgrades 6 lb pulley,shift kit ,programer chip,Electric fan .Question: plugs are stock need to change them out i was told to use a colder plug. any one have any good ideas on what plugs to use and gap. thanks.
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