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69Rcode_Mach1

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Basically what gap should I set my plugs to? Combo is listed in sig below, my sheet from edelbrock on the victor jrs doesn't say anything except the heat range.
 

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If you have factory ignition, then I would say factory gap. I did that with my '89 GT after I put the Edelbrocks on(but it was something huge like .054").
 
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Your ignition system is the biggest determinator of plug gap. I don't see any ignition stuff stated in you sig.
 

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Ignition is stock. Only difference is that I am running the 9mm ford racing wires, msd blaster 2 coil, and a later model 5.0 style distributor cap. Those are the only upgrades. Stock should be around .035 should I leave it at that or up it a little more?
 

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ttt
 
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It's hard to say. With the Blaster II coil, you can probably get away with a bigger gap.

I'd try 0.040"
 
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