What to gap ngk v powers at?

Kohrs93 · July 22nd, 2011, 08:49 PM

What do you gap yours at?

sj408 · July 22nd, 2011, 08:57 PM

i think i did mine at .055 cant really remember all that well

Kohrs93 · July 22nd, 2011, 08:59 PM

What tool did you use and where did you get it?

wtfcrunch · July 22nd, 2011, 09:01 PM

I did mine at .043 and used a spark plug gap tool.

Kohrs93 · July 22nd, 2011, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by wtfcrunch

I did mine at .043 and used a spark plug gap tool.

I figured that lol. But I'd assume that some of the cheaper ones are not 100% accurate

wtfcrunch · July 22nd, 2011, 09:09 PM

Oh ok lol. I mean you can get an expensive one (relatively speaking) like this >

But essentially unless the round disk gap tool has been sand blasted for a gazillion hours, it will be pretty dang accurate.

Kohrs93 · July 22nd, 2011, 09:12 PM

Alright, I'll gap mine at .045. Thanks!

02gtKev · July 22nd, 2011, 09:24 PM

I have mine gapped at .54.

sj408 · July 22nd, 2011, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by 02gtKev

I have mine gapped at .54.

yeah thats what i meant... every manual ive read for our cars says .054

bulloch27 · July 22nd, 2011, 10:24 PM

Gap depends not only on spark plug, but the use of the plug. Any boost? Any nitrous? If so the gap needs to be tightened up, if not factory spec is fine.

KV007 · August 25th, 2011, 06:42 PM

bump, mine is stock besides all bolt ons, i gapped it at .45 do you think i should take them out and gap at .54?

bulloch27 · August 25th, 2011, 06:45 PM

If no boost and no nitrous with stock or very close to stock compression ratio, yes gap to factory spec.

wtfcrunch · August 25th, 2011, 06:50 PM

Yeah I have head work with high compression :/

sj408 · August 25th, 2011, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by wtfcrunch

Yeah I have head work with high compression :/

lol probably something good to mention when your reccomending someone how big to gap it when they are stock-ish

209STANG · August 25th, 2011, 08:00 PM

I think the ngk spark plugs come pre gapped at.54.

KV007 · August 25th, 2011, 08:21 PM

well the motor has 50k i just want to know if i will get any power gain by changing it to .54

sj408 · August 25th, 2011, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by 209STANG

I think the ngk spark plugs come pre gapped at.54.

Pretty sure they are somewhere above .60 or at the the v powers i bought the day before last were

Originally Posted by KV007

well the motor has 50k i just want to know if i will get any power gain by changing it to .54

Ford calls for .54 stock so dont really know what your changing from or why its not their already. Some people claim that with upgraded ignitions they can open the gap to .60 or something along those lines and supposedly get some power from it.

but then others like nick at mhs say no power is to be gained from opening the gap on these cars so i guess its up to you to test it out and see what works best for your car.

bulloch27 · August 25th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by 209STANG

I think the ngk spark plugs come pre gapped at.54.

ALWAYS check the gap on plugs before installation. Things happen, plugs get damaged etc..... ALWAYS check gaps even if they are pre gapped.

wtfcrunch · August 26th, 2011, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by sj408

lol probably something good to mention when your reccomending someone how big to gap it when they are stock-ish

Crunchy fails

Tang Stang · August 26th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Kohrs93

What tool did you use and where did you get it?

I'd suggest picking up a good wire-type gapping tool rather than the "silver dollar" type ones you see at the counter of the auto parts store. KD Tools 2327 would be a good one for you (it's a whopping $1.79 on Amazon). The problem with the "silver dollar" type gap tools is that people tend to use them to open up the gap by prying against the center electrode, which is a no-no. Only use a tool that pulls back on the ground electrode without touching the center electrode.

July 22nd, 2011, 09:01 PM	#4
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did mine at .043 and used a spark plug gap tool. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

July 22nd, 2011, 09:09 PM	#6
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh ok lol. I mean you can get an expensive one (relatively speaking) like this > But essentially unless the round disk gap tool has been sand blasted for a gazillion hours, it will be pretty dang accurate. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

July 22nd, 2011, 09:24 PM	#8
02gtKev Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Stang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have mine gapped at .54. __________________ 2002 GT Premium: A few bolt ons and such. My garage if you want to know. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-37069/

July 22nd, 2011, 10:24 PM	#10
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gap depends not only on spark plug, but the use of the plug. Any boost? Any nitrous? If so the gap needs to be tightened up, if not factory spec is fine. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

August 25th, 2011, 06:42 PM	#11
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	bump, mine is stock besides all bolt ons, i gapped it at .45 do you think i should take them out and gap at .54? __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

July 22nd, 2011, 08:57 PM	#2
sj408 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think i did mine at .055 cant really remember all that well

August 25th, 2011, 06:45 PM	#12
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	If no boost and no nitrous with stock or very close to stock compression ratio, yes gap to factory spec. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

August 25th, 2011, 06:50 PM	#13
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I have head work with high compression :/ __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

August 25th, 2011, 08:00 PM	#15
209STANG Regular 03 Mustang GT 14.3@99.43 first time at track Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nor cal Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think the ngk spark plugs come pre gapped at.54.

August 25th, 2011, 08:21 PM	#16
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	well the motor has 50k i just want to know if i will get any power gain by changing it to .54 __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

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