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Feb 20, 2008 | 01:06 AM

geo455

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Side gap spark plugs

Since our ford motors do not like some of the tricked out platinum plugs that are on the market I was wondering if anyone has tried side-gapping regular spark plugs. Since I have an extra set laying around I thought I would whip out the dremmel tool and give it a shot. Any thoughts?

John
94 F150 s/cab 5.8/E4OD 2WD 3.55LS

Feb 20, 2008 | 01:58 AM

TexasGuy001

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You could try it out, but I really don't see the point. It seems like a waste of time to me. But if you are curious, you could see what happens.

Feb 20, 2008 | 06:37 AM

netscaner

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What is side gapping ??

Feb 20, 2008 | 07:04 AM

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I found this article on that...

http://performanceunlimited.com/docu...degapping.html

Feb 20, 2008 | 10:11 AM

quicklook2

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waste of time.

Feb 20, 2008 | 10:43 AM

EPNCSU2006

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waste of time

Try telling that to a racer

Feb 20, 2008 | 10:50 AM

quicklook2

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most forum trucks are not used for racing.

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Feb 20, 2008 | 12:47 PM

jas88

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There might be some advantages in some cases but I am betting on our trucks it will make no diff whatsoever.

Feb 20, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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quicklook2

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no harm in trying but i do not think you will see any noticeable improvement.

Feb 20, 2008 | 01:06 PM

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I've heard that you can see your mileage go up with this type of plug same as with the new split fires and others similar. I am kinda skeptical that any dramatic increase will be seen from this.

Feb 20, 2008 | 01:11 PM

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quicklook2

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split fires are junk.

Feb 20, 2008 | 01:16 PM

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baffledinpa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quicklook2

split fires are junk.

You read my mind.

I won't waste my money on them.
OEM is just fine for me.

Feb 20, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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pacrewchief

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Try it out and let us know!!!!!

Feb 20, 2008 | 04:28 PM

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EPNCSU2006

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most forum trucks are not used for racing.

That wasn't my point. The old racers who swear by side gapping plugs and would side gap the plugs in their lawnmower (not used for racing either) whether it was actually better or not.

I say try it and let us know what happens too...

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