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j_yates78
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I need to put some new plugs in but I need to know the gap.
I got the plugs, but need some help. any other ideas for a tune-up?

1. plugs
2. fuel filter
3. oil change
4. ??????Anything else i will need to do or should do?


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throw in a K&N while our at it

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PeNiNsula302
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4:10's, long tubes w/off road x, spintechs, cold air, pullies, short throw shifter, and a procharger [patriot]

...oh you meant a simple tune-up, well yeah a K&N should do you good [Razz]

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If it runs good right now, that should about do it. If youre still NA, around .050 gap should be ok.

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Posts: 1002 | From: Hayward, CA | Registered: Jun 2000  |  :
j_yates78
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thanks everyone. Yeah all the long tubes, and S/C wil come after the credit cards are paid off. I should pay off the car too. [Smile]

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i got gt40p's stock it says .54 on the manual

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Posts: 45 | From: Mateo,kali | Registered: Oct 2002  |  :
saleens281#230
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at about how many miles should you replace the plugs?

-chris

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Posts: 1 | From: Santa Clara, Ca | Registered: Oct 2002  |  :
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Slap, a 427 stroker in it and be done with. That's all the tune/up u need!
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