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Old 07-21-2008, 02:19 PM
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when you raise the compression do u have to change the gap at all?
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:21 PM
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Probably, but it's going to differ on each application. Google maybe?
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Old 07-21-2008, 07:43 PM
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it makes sense to me but i was hopeing someone on here could give me a idea
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Old 07-23-2008, 07:21 PM
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well u should start by telling us what engine ur having the problem with....what mods are inside the engine and just stuff like that ya dig
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Old 07-23-2008, 07:25 PM
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Im running about a 11.9:1 to a 12.1:1 compression and i still run .44 of a gap
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Old 07-23-2008, 08:40 PM
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well the manual says my motor stock should run a .51 gap i have a gsr with stage 3 buddyclub cams and im working on getting ctr pistons
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Old 07-23-2008, 08:41 PM
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i noticed a huge difference in performance when i went down to the .44 gap and the plugs fouled within 10 minutes of drivetime and i never had that issue before i changed the gap
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so what is the stock gap on a 2000 civic DX
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It all depends on the ignition.
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Default Re: spark gap?
Originally Posted by ethan82000
so what is the stock gap on a 2000 civic DX
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I run .30 on my Turbo GSR.
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