Spark Plug Gap

96TangerineBossGT · 11-27-2005, 08:09 AM

If running a colder plug, what is a recommended gap range for a non-boosted 96 GT? Should I just gap them within the stock parameters or do you guys recommend another setting?

WaterDR · 11-27-2005, 09:06 AM

Changing to colder plugs does not affect the recomended gap. Adding a power adder does. So, I would leave the gap stock. Bigger gap makes for a bigger spark which is better for performance.

MattJ · 11-27-2005, 01:37 PM

I have mine gapped at .033.

Just2fast · 11-28-2005, 03:24 PM

i just put new plugs in my 96 gt i just put the motorcrafts in it...gap was sposed to be stock .054 i put it right around there and it seems pretty good...i dunno i couldnt believe the gap was supposed to be that large i mean most plug gaps are usually around .03 or somwhere in that area i would just leave it stock

96TangerineBossGT · 11-28-2005, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

I have mine gapped at .033.

any particular reasoning to back up why you gapped so tight since you are not boosted? just curious.

MachGT · 11-28-2005, 08:01 PM

That is very small on a non boosted/nitrous application

I'm at .028 with my blower

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

I have mine gapped at .033.

11-27-2005, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
96TangerineBossGT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 441	Spark Plug Gap If running a colder plug, what is a recommended gap range for a non-boosted 96 GT? Should I just gap them within the stock parameters or do you guys recommend another setting? __________________ 96 GT Mods: VT Stage IIs, Stage 2.5 Ported PI heads from New Kid Cylinder Head in Kansas City, PI Intake, BBK Plenum, BBK 75mm Throttlebody, BBK Fenderwell Cold-Air, 3.55s, Steeda Tri-Ax, SCT PRP Tune, FRPP Shorties, BBK Off-Road H, Flowmaster Catback, Steeda Adj./Quad., 180* tstat, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel, McLeod performance clutch

11-27-2005, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	Changing to colder plugs does not affect the recomended gap. Adding a power adder does. So, I would leave the gap stock. Bigger gap makes for a bigger spark which is better for performance. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

11-27-2005, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	I have mine gapped at .033. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

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11-28-2005, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Just2fast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 130	i just put new plugs in my 96 gt i just put the motorcrafts in it...gap was sposed to be stock .054 i put it right around there and it seems pretty good...i dunno i couldnt believe the gap was supposed to be that large i mean most plug gaps are usually around .03 or somwhere in that area i would just leave it stock