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Old 01-14-2015, 05:59 AM   #1
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Regardless of the spark plug brand , Does the gap setting change when using electronic VRS. point style ignition ??
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Old 01-14-2015, 08:41 AM   #2
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Regardless of the spark plug brand , Does the gap setting change when using electronic VRS. point style ignition ??
Don't know what 'VRS' is but if you are talking about CDI ignition, plug gaps can be opened up appox. .010" ( probably no noticeable difference )
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I thought VRS was the abbreviation for verses >>

You say CAN be opened up approx. .010 / BUT SHOULD IT BE ?
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I thought VRS was the abbreviation for verses >>

You say CAN be opened up approx. .010 / BUT SHOULD IT BE ?
If you are talking about CDI ignition, yes, with or without points.
If you are talking about Pointless ign. such as Pertronix, No.
Spelling out 'versus' probably takes less time than colorizing letters.
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Ok point taken ~ ~

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Spark plug gap goes with the engine design and compression ratios etc. No matter what ignition you run a flathead is still a flathead and opening the gap just raises the coil output for no given reason. Puts extra wear on all the ignition parts .

The plug gap discussion becomes more of a emission topic than performance. Wide gaps were mandated by very lean air fuel ratios ..

you guys are into colors i guess...rbg
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