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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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I've been doin a search on spark plugs, and ran across a term I've never heard. "Side Gapping" What in the hell is that?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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8996EBBroncos:

Check out this website...It will not only show you but explain it...Have Fun...

http://www.performanceunlimited.com/illustrations/sparkplugs.html

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Old Feb 24, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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Side Gapping

I'm not sure about side gapping, but indexing of spark plugs is a proven way to boost power. I honestly don't think that any of these things will help a stock Bronco, they are for maximizing power on a finely tuned engine. But here is a link about indexing plugs:
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/07/indexplugs/index.shtml
 
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