1) If you have installed the V-Power TR6 (4177), what gap did you use, and why?

My understanding is that the NGKs should be gapped smaller than the stock platinums. Is this true?

2) Has anyone pulled their NGKs to see if there is any sign of fouling due to the lower heat range?

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Regards,
Gordon

'99 Red Lightning
Johnny Lightning Superchip
Johnny Lighting Stage II Ram Air Kit
Century Tonneau

 

NGK says 0.044. Danny Swanson says that's too large, should be more like 0.035. We compromised on 0.038 and he installed them today. He also adjusted the pressure on the 3-4 shift, and now it shifts great w/o slamming into O.D. Truck runs really great now, it is an entirely different beastie than the one Ford built. Only problem is that it makes too much power; having trouble keeping the rear end planted firmly on the ground.

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[This message has been edited by alphadoggy (edited 10-14-2000).]

 

alphadoggy is correct. NGK plugs are recommended between 42-46 with 44 being mid-way.

Mine are set at 45. If the vehicle's spark is strong, it is better to have a wide gap than a small gap. The wide gap creates a bigger spark.

But there are a lot of opinions about this.

 

Gordon,
Whats up Buddy? still making the trip out next weekend?? I dont spend much time on the computer much lately, work seems to take up all my free time LOL

I am still running the NGK 7's gapped at .035. I have not had any problem with this setting, truck is performing AWESOME!!

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[This message has been edited by Spiro99SVT (edited 10-12-2000).]

 

Spiro, why the 7s? Is the 6 too cold?

You have mail.

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Regards,
Gordon

'99 Red Lightning
Johnny Lightning Superchip
Johnny Lighting Stage II Ram Air Kit
Century Tonneau



[This message has been edited by BadDog (edited 10-12-2000).]