Tbird73
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Joined:
Oct 2012
Tyler,TX
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I had a boost problem. I couldn't boost past 10 lbs without the car bogging down. ... turns out the previous owner gapped the plugs at .24. I regapped them to .28. .... Problem Solved!!!! :-)
Greg Corriveau
1987 Black TC stock
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God is First ...... I am Second
Plain and Simple!!!
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BJL
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Williamstown, New Jersey
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awesome, thanks for sharing this!
hows it feel to really run her now???
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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Jeff K
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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I run my NGK 2238 plugs at .032, and have no problems at 24 psi boost. I do run an MSD E core coil. While it has questionable reliability, the Ford TFI ignition system produces a good strong spark.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Joe F
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Joined:
Jul 2002
Hawkins, Texas - USA
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I believe the stock gap recommended is .034", at least that's what I always used when my ignition system was stock.
With an MSD 6AL and Blaster coil, I gap my plugs at .045" and it runs great - smoother than it ever ran with the stock ignition system.
Just my 2¢ worth.  mokin:
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boosted chicken
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Joined:
Jan 2006
Odessa, Texas
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I have gapped mine as tight as .018" before. It currently is at .020". I'm running just under 30psi with E-85 and even with my MSD coil and MSD 6530 box, I wonder if I could even run much more.
I know its not apples to apples..
88 TC#1 2.9L tall deck. Essy SVO head, Boport header, BW SX369 turbo, C4 trans, MS2xtra
88 TC#2 drag car project(someday)
88 TC#3 parts car (just needed the header panel...bought the whole car, lol)
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Tbird73
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Joined:
Oct 2012
Tyler,TX
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So the more fuel pressure and boost you have the smaller the gap on the plug?
Greg Corriveau
1987 Black TC stock
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God is First ...... I am Second
Plain and Simple!!!
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Jeff K
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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The higher the cylinder pressure, the harder it is for the spark to jump. Fuel pressure has nothing to do with it.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Tbird73
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Joined:
Oct 2012
Tyler,TX
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Oh ok, thanks for the knowledge!
Greg Corriveau
1987 Black TC stock
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God is First ...... I am Second
Plain and Simple!!!
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