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Old 08-30-2007, 10:10 AM   #1
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Plug gap for HEI as apposed to Points

I know the gap should be .35 for points but I am wondering if the gap changes when you up grade to the HEI. I have a stock 350 crate motor. Nothing special at all.
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Old 08-30-2007, 10:54 AM   #2
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Re: Plug gap for HEI as apposed to Points

.045 will work as will .035.
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Old 08-30-2007, 10:55 AM   #3
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Re: Plug gap for HEI as apposed to Points

Most everyone will tell you .045. I personally bump them to .040
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Old 08-30-2007, 12:10 PM   #4
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Re: Plug gap for HEI as apposed to Points

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Most everyone will tell you .045.
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Old 08-30-2007, 06:47 PM   #5
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Re: Plug gap for HEI as apposed to Points

Cool....Thanks guys
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Old 08-30-2007, 06:58 PM   #6
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Re: Plug gap for HEI as apposed to Points

i got with .045 so plugs dont burn the tips.
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