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PostSubject: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySat Jan 19, 2008 8:22 pm

what gap do u guys recomend for the plugs? im changing them out next week along with a cai,+ smaller pully,and thermostat. i bought autolite 104's....thanks!
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySat Jan 19, 2008 8:35 pm

.055 IIRC they come pre gapped but always double check them wink
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySat Jan 19, 2008 10:03 pm

thanks mr. riviera! they might even go in tomorow,allthough, my cai isnt set up yet....but i think the existing plugs are too hot even for stock.....thanks again!
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySat Jan 19, 2008 11:59 pm

I use .058". Good gap for 20k intervals.

PS - Please check that threads are posted in the correct forums. This thread was moved from "Suspension & Handling"... and let us know what kind of car you have.

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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySun Jan 20, 2008 1:36 pm

ok no prob...btw, i have a 95 s/c riviera,wht,stock. for now....
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySun Jan 20, 2008 4:22 pm

Gap will depend on your mods and plans.

From Intense's website

* Use the Autolite® 605 spark plugs (one heat range colder than stock) if you have a 3800 Series II or III engine engine with up to 6 pounds of boost. At this level, we recommend reducing the spark plug gap to .055", or .035" with nitrous oxide.
* Use Autolite® 104 spark plugs (two heat ranges colder than stock) if you have a 3800 Series II or III engine with 6 to 12 pounds of boost. At this level, we recommend reducing the spark plug gap to .050", or .035" with nitrous oxide.
* Use Autolite® 103 spark plugs (three heat ranges colder than stock) if you have a 3800 Series II or III engine with 12 to 18 pounds of boost. At this level, we recommend reducing the spark plug gap to .045", or .035" with nitrous oxide.
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySun Jan 20, 2008 10:41 pm

i think i have a series 1 engine ,billboost? its a 95. how would i find out if its a series 2? the vin on the driver door doesnt match the vin on the dash!
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptySun Jan 20, 2008 10:44 pm

If it says series II supercharged on the cover and has a long blower snout its a series II...if it just say 3800 Supercharged its a series I...
also i think the exhaust ports are evenly spaced on the series II where as the series I has offset ports...
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyMon Jan 21, 2008 7:27 am

95 is a series one. Sorry.. didn't know what you drove.

Plug gap will be about the same per boost psi though. The guide should work fine for you. (You did post in the S2 area though) alien
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyMon Jan 21, 2008 9:36 am

I relocated this post to Series II. Moving to Series I...

(using signatures can save everybody time in the tech section)

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EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyWed Jan 23, 2008 12:15 am

thanks guys! but i think i ned to get the car to my cuzs shop,he has a heavy duty jack. my budget mini sears wont take the car high enough for me to crawl under. changing out the rear plugs from above is way difficult.......
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyWed Jan 23, 2008 12:16 am

robotennis61 wrote:
thanks guys! but i think i ned to get the car to my cuzs shop,he has a heavy duty jack. my budget mini sears wont take the car high enough for me to crawl under. changing out the rear plugs from above is way difficult.......

yess it is MUCH easier from underneath in my opinion. ESPECIALLY if you have FAT fingers like mine grimace
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyWed Jan 23, 2008 12:17 am

And rear plugs are harder on Series I than Series II.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyWed Jan 23, 2008 12:19 am

AA wrote:
And rear plugs are harder on Series I than Series II.

are they??? i guess i cant say i have worked on a series one before.. cyclops
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyWed Jan 23, 2008 12:21 am

the series II plugs are cake i thought...as long as you dont let them intimidate you... the only one i had trouble with was the drivers side rear, and that i just took out without the ratchet... just make sure you use anti-seize compound on the threads...ive made that mistake before.
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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
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PostSubject: Re: plug gap?   plug gap? EmptyFri Feb 01, 2008 10:24 pm

i just installed autolite 104s, .055 gap on my 95 series one, it was very easy from underneath, took my 10-15min to do them all
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