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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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really..........i didnt even bother to check out the gap on mine.
even if i wanted to gap em im too clumsy and would break em.......sooo i figure why bother.
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Ahh Crush sorry....I just copied and pasted that from the person above.....I got the 7-11's hahaha
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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yeah those are kinda tough to open the gap, i bent 2 autozone gappers already lol, i try not to touch the tip while gapping.
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace83
yeah those are kinda tough to open the gap, i bent 2 autozone gappers already lol, i try not to touch the tip while gapping.
Thanks for all the info guys, and tips/tricks on gapping iridium plugs? Kinda pricey...The step 1 colder where more expensive through Dezod then the Step 2 colder for some reason?
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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2-step are more popular - but I chose 7 heat range because I feel that we shouldn't need 8 heat range until we get near 400whp.
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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http://www.ngk.com/results_cross.asp...8eix&x=68&y=13

they got em for cheaper and they state that they are pre-gapped to .032 but i found on other sites for the same pn# that they are not pre-gapped so i went to the manufacturer's website and its stated that there's no such thing as a pregapped plug and that all plugs need to be gapped. so ima go with the manufacturer on this one
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_su...x.asp?mode=nml

everything you need to know
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_su...p.asp?mode=nml

more usefull info
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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i ordered on that site too but they are 0.029 hmm ima check the other set again
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Always check your gaps.. even if they're "pregapped".
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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ill send my next set to you b and you can gap em for me............lol j/k
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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I just bought two new sets of plugs.

One set for after January when I get a tune on the F/IC. The second set is for back-up - stays in the car.
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys....Im probably going to order another set just to have around....
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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im pretty sure im at 35 or 36 and at 11psi im getting spark plug blow out soooo might want to go lower then me.
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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^^holy crap it posts........lol
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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ya i am a bit of a lurker now. but i have made more posts since i got my G1
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