A larger gap means a bigger spark, which in theory should promote better, more 
complete combustion.  But a larger gap also requires more voltage for a good spark, 
which is why 9V points systems generally use .035" and HEI gaps are larger.

Brad O.

Can anyone tell what the gap size does.  Why are some plugs set at .35 and
some .45, etc.  Thanks

 

 

Craig

 

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Hey,I gap my plugs @ .060 w/ my HEI in my 70 big block

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You'll be fine with the same plug but you can open up the gap to .045" or
.050" to effect a larger spark.

Brad O.




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Hi Everyone......I recently switched from a points distributor to an Hei
system on my 327.Should a person switch to a hotter spark plug as well.I am
running the stock ac delco R44s in there right now.Will the Hei system burn
out those stock plugs..???...Was just wondering ........Thanx....John

Can anyone tell what the gap size does.  Why are some plugs set at .35 and some .45, etc.  Thanks

 

 

Craig

 

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Strunk
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plugs

 

Hey,I gap my plugs @ .060 w/ my HEI in my 70 big block

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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:37 AM

Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plugs

 

You'll be fine with the same plug but you can open up the gap to .045" or .050" to effect a larger spark.

Brad O.


Hi Everyone......I recently switched from a points distributor to an Hei system on my 327.Should a person switch to a hotter spark plug as well.I am running the stock ac delco R44s in there right now.Will the Hei system burn out those stock plugs..???...Was just wondering ........Thanx....John

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