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Old 02-15-2005, 01:03 PM
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Difference in NGK plugs installation???

I heard that there is a difference between
installation of platinum and other types of http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1305098 plugs.
What exactly the difference?
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Old 02-15-2005, 01:05 PM
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No difference, just use your gap measurement tool to verify that pre-gap is to spec.
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Old 02-15-2005, 08:09 PM
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What is the spec for gap on these?
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Old 02-15-2005, 08:12 PM
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a 42 i believe......not positive though
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Old 02-15-2005, 08:43 PM
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it should be .44 mm
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Old 02-16-2005, 06:14 AM
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http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1305098

OE gap = 0.044

That gap measurement tool what does it look like??
Can gap be off from factory??
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Old 02-16-2005, 01:13 PM
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Gap tool is typically round with a lip that increases gradually. The lip as hash marks for each size and measures small to large (typically in mm). $1.00 at Autozone...

About 1 in 5 (in my experience) factory pre-gapped spark plugs are not to spec.
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Old 02-16-2005, 01:31 PM
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The gap should be .044 in or 1.1mm I think.
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Old 02-16-2005, 02:08 PM
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Dont waste your money on the 1.00 round gap tools. Get a good set of feeler/blade gapper.

Just my $.02

BTW thanks for the information on the proper gap.
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Would anyone recommend using the NGK Iridium plugs?
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no, iridium is not needed especially if your N/A and not making enough power.

gap for splug should be .035~.044.
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Old 02-16-2005, 06:13 PM
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Got it. Thanks everyone for the help.
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Old 02-16-2005, 08:05 PM
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np.....btw most plugs come gapped around .45
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