3.8L Spark Plug Gap 0.065 vs 0.050
#1
3.8L Spark Plug Gap 0.065 vs 0.050
Will gaping the spark plugs to 0.065 instead of 0.050 with a stock coil n wire setup increase power in the lower rpm range or do you need a stronger coil, like the FirePower setup? Stock engine tuned with the 87octane FlashPaq setting.
#2
The best spark plug gap is a compromise between idle, no load, and high speed, full load operation. Deviating from that gap with the OEM components will likely cause a loss of performance somewhere along the line.
Usually, with higher power coils, the gap can be wider than stock.
I don't know if there are aftermarket coils that are actually higher power than stock.
Usually, with higher power coils, the gap can be wider than stock.
I don't know if there are aftermarket coils that are actually higher power than stock.
#3
Upgrades to ignition only do not increase hp at all. The reason ignition needs to be upgraded is to get a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture during the combustion process. The tune you have does not justify upgrading the ignition at all.