Spark plug gap on new plugs.

[boostidazfuk]

I just got my colder plugs but was wondering what you guys are setting the Gap to.

 

[CRDMS1]

The factory plug gap spec is 0.028" - 0.032"

Most people with the new plugs are running in this range. I am at 0.032" with no problems.

Peace...(hippy)

 

[Glowmunkey]

I've been told 0.032, by Joe and others.

 

[boostidazfuk]

Thanks guys...

 

[bored132]

mine are gapped at .030, that's what the stock ones were

 

[Vulcanon]

same for all proteges?

 

[FunkyCold5]

errr call me noob....but what gap are you guys talking about? I'm getting cold copper plugs soon, but I thought it was just a simple screw in and your done? Can someone explain the .28-.32 Gap?? Thx.

 

[bored132]

the colder ones come pre-gapped at .044, turbo cars need a gap of around .030

 

[Vulcanon]

what about NA cars though, I just got iridium plugs from sparkco and I need to know if I need to gap them

 

[Tex]

Always check gap of new plugs before installing.

 

[servoeyes]

errr call me noob....but what gap are you guys talking about? I'm getting cold copper plugs soon, but I thought it was just a simple screw in and your done? Can someone explain the .28-.32 Gap?? Thx.

n00b!!!

the gap is the distance the spark has to arc from the element to the core (I'm not real in on the nomenclature here, but it sounds good, doesn't it?!).

 

[FunkyCold5]

Thanks Serv,

I just read up on plugs and found out last night. I went to Advance Auto Parts and all their plugs come pre-gapped at .044 so it isn't wise to use the pre-gap? I have to knock it down to .030-.032?

Noob McGoo

 

[CRDMS1]

Thanks Serv,

I just read up on plugs and found out last night. I went to Advance Auto Parts and all their plugs come pre-gapped at .044 so it isn't wise to use the pre-gap? I have to knock it down to .030-.032?

Noob McGoo

For reference, the NGK BKR7E plugs I bought from SparkPlugs.com came pre-gapped right at 0.032" (I measured each one). I believe this is normal for these plugs and I'm not sure why the ones you are buying are so much different unless they are a different part number.

And yes, 0.044" is much too wide for a turbocharged application. Your owner's manual actually lists the recommended gap dimensions.

Peace...(hippy)

 

[Dr.Sound]

just check your stock plug gap and gap the new ones based on that

 

[ForceFed]

The plug gap can be different for every different type of motor.This is why you must check to see what the proper gap is in your manual.A good auto parts store will also tell you what to gap them at.Hell,if you are smart,you find the gep spec at the store and pull them from the box right there and gap them with the tools they always have sitting on the counter so when you get home it's already done just install!
Matt

 

[FunkyCold5]

Yeah I was looking for .032. NGK didn't have the gap in the computer at the store. I gave the guy my car specs....MSP 2003 (which was in the system) and all the other plugs listed pre-gap of .044....that's why I was wondering. Thanks for the help. I'm just gonna order mine online...and make sure they are pre-gaped at .032.

 

[ForceFed]

It won't matter if you order some pre gapped,by the time they get to your house during shipping they could have been beat around and the gap would be changed anyway.You will still ned to check the gap.It takes like 2 seconds per plug so what is the big deal?What you don't have the tool to do it?
It costs like a whole .99 cents SO GO BUY ONE!
Matt

 

[Tex]

Personally, I would never trust a pre-gapped plug gap, it's too critical to proper combustion. If you have any questions about the procedure, search Google for How To Gap Spark Plugs, it's very easy to do.

 

[Tex]

And, umm, yeah, what ForceFed said. (He beat me to it )

 

[FunkyCold5]

Yeah well I just helped my dad change the spark plugs in his car. I know what you all are talking about now. Checked each Gap with that little circle gap measurment and such and installed it. Had to adjust some down. Tis all good.