Gap Spark plugs for a ze at?
- PWRD_BY_HKS
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Gap Spark plugs for a ze at?
easy and stupid question but the people at auto zone tell me .44 and the ones from checkers say .35.... they are DENSO spark plugs
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ZE PERFORMANCE IN 915 TX
Kl01-ZE,Kl31 ecu, millenia manifold, ngk plugs, ngk wires, probe tranny/ and clutch (stock), VortecH FMU 12:1, Aeromotive AFPR, Tial .38mm Wastegate w/ 4lbs spring, Walboro 255 pump, AiResearch T4, 3" down pipe, GODSPEED manifold, Spearco Boost Gauges, BF Goodrich G-force drag radials.
14.8 1/4 mile all motor untimed on boost.
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I use a .42 on mine.
The larger the gap the more the power (better more complete burn)(if the spark system can handle it.) The MX spark system is pretty weak so I wouldn't go over .44. Also, do an inspection at the next oil change. You want to make sure that the plugs are still gapped properly and that the electrode is not wearing. If the gap has changed fix it to a lower gap. If the electrode is wearing then you need a new plug and gap it smaller.
The larger the gap the more the power (better more complete burn)(if the spark system can handle it.) The MX spark system is pretty weak so I wouldn't go over .44. Also, do an inspection at the next oil change. You want to make sure that the plugs are still gapped properly and that the electrode is not wearing. If the gap has changed fix it to a lower gap. If the electrode is wearing then you need a new plug and gap it smaller.
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i hope you mean 0.042" because i don't think our cars could handle a half inch gap.
kevin (aka The Oven)
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93 mx-3 GS KL-ZE with KL31 cams and properly chipped ecu
All mods are on my website: http://ca.geocities.com/ovendenk
MX-3.com Worklog: http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=48462
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mine are gapped at 0.035 and cork sport says that the optimal gap for ze (been proved they said) is 0.035 on bkr7e-11 nkg plugs
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I believe that the slightly larger gap gives a tad more HP. Also, I wouldn't trust much that CorkSport sais anyway...
Yes, I meant .042 Oven. (smart a--)
Yes, I meant .042 Oven. (smart a--)
ZE -strait neck,headers,2.5 exhaust,pheno spacers,lower cross member,GC coils,MS struts,Brembo slotted rotors,filled MS mounts,SS brake/clutch lines, CAI,to rear bat reloc,Hella headlamps,Hella DE fogs 180WHP
If your ignition system can support the larger gap then yes it will help..I believe that the slightly larger gap gives a tad more HP. Also, I wouldn't trust much that CorkSport sais anyway...
I don't believe what Corksport says either...i have noticed all motor that i run faster with a NGK stage 5 plug...what comes in the MX-6 stock. And on nitrous i stick with the stage 6 plug. The stage 6 plug gapped at a .035 took me to 100 shots on my MX-6 no problem. Stage 7's are Wayy too cold for drving around daily, i used those and the car was crap all-motor, and even on nitrous it didn't feel like it had the same pep as before.
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I always ran with 7's and my car always loved it n/a AND turboedSlammed6 wrote:If your ignition system can support the larger gap then yes it will help..I believe that the slightly larger gap gives a tad more HP. Also, I wouldn't trust much that CorkSport sais anyway...
I don't believe what Corksport says either...i have noticed all motor that i run faster with a NGK stage 5 plug...what comes in the MX-6 stock. And on nitrous i stick with the stage 6 plug. The stage 6 plug gapped at a .035 took me to 100 shots on my MX-6 no problem. Stage 7's are Wayy too cold for drving around daily, i used those and the car was crap all-motor, and even on nitrous it didn't feel like it had the same pep as before.
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mine are at 45 but if shorter is better...
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MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
MX-3 w/ curved neck millenia klde, boosted @ 5 psi. /bov and wastegate are good!/ nitto drag radial/ gutted interior/ millenia red top injectors, vortech fmu/aem wideband/ all bolts ons/ Car put together 100% by me. Mechanic? who needs a mechanic? ew.. real men work on their own cars!
What plugs would you guys recommend for a stock 96 V6?
92 Mx3 GS KLZE 5 speed
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97 Dodge Dakota - Boyd rims, custom built 5.9 360, custom tranny with kevlar guts and shift kit. Too many upgrades to list.
92 Mazda 323 - winter beater
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Many thanks Precidian. I'm thinking a tuneup will be in order this weekend.
92 Mx3 GS KLZE 5 speed
97 Dodge Dakota - Boyd rims, custom built 5.9 360, custom tranny with kevlar guts and shift kit. Too many upgrades to list.
92 Mazda 323 - winter beater
mx3 by Leadfoot Lesley, on Flickr
97 Dodge Dakota - Boyd rims, custom built 5.9 360, custom tranny with kevlar guts and shift kit. Too many upgrades to list.
92 Mazda 323 - winter beater
mx3 by Leadfoot Lesley, on Flickr