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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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hey everyone i have ran into a problem, i installed my new 2 step colder plugs yesterday and went to take it for a ride and when i get to 4500 rpms it starts missing, and my wideband goes lean but then it will come back to normal for a sec a/f goes back to 11 then start missing again. i dont know whats going on. i checked all my connections, made sure the MAF was clean, im stuck anyone help?
Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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what are they gapped to?
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.030 im running 7psi but want to run 10
Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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You have a leak somewhere. Check all your hoses.
Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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so i changed my gap to .040 and runs great now. dont know why i didnt think of that
Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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What kind of spark plugs you running?
Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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NGK BKR8EIX "2 steps colder"

got them at www.dragraceinc.com for $34 Shipped.
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Yes, the tc sucks at .030, just to tight of a gap. I ran into similar problems last year. Gapping to .040 is perfect for our ignition system. Just make sure you did not break off one of the iridium tips while gapping
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nope there fine, i just needed to richen it up a little, other then that its runnin great, 7psi has never felt better
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How do I change the gap?
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Use a feeler gauge set on iridium plugs to change the gap. not a slide gapping tool.
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haha, guess you didn't search for my thread. i had the exact same problem and had to regap my plugs from .030 to .040. now its at .045 cuz i had some idle problems on hot humid days here in hawaii.
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How much are the feeler gauges and where can I get those?
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How much are the feeler gauges and where can I get those?
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