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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Spark Plug Gap with Cam

Hey so i got a quick question.

With a 260 duration camshaft will I need to increase the spark plug gap from the stock setting of .044? If so what should they be set at.

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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If all it is is stock but with a 260* cam you won't have to worry about plug gap. Just leave it stock.

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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If you were to boost ignition performance with a higher performance coil Like a TFI or after market type like a MSD Blaster2 you could open the gap up to about .050-.055.
gofastforless.com has quite a bit of information on inexpensive ignition upgrades.
 

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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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changing the cam doesn't really affect the plug gap. the gap is determined by your electrical system. there was a recent thread on side-gapping plugs for more power, if you're interested, its good technical knowledge at the least. opening your gap won't help, and may hinder performance unless you upgrade your ignition.
 
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