Where to get spark plug gapping tools

[Tianmo]

anybody know where I can get tools to gap my spark plugs?

 

thank you many many

[SaNibOy]

Autobacs or those uncle shops selling oil and parts. Not tat ex.

[Anakusop]

Gapping spark plugs can enhance the performance?

 

Any side effects?

 

[Tianmo]

thanks Bro

 

will go try see if can get.

 

 

 

[Tianmo]

seriously I don't know, but just trying out.

 

 

[Weiming]

Modern spark plugs should come pre-gapped but if you are using those long-lasting types like Iridium etc., then it might be good to check the gap (different cars have different gap distance, check car manual for yours) once a year for peak performance.

 

You can buy such a tool from Ebay:

Spark plug gap tool

[Mini-itx]

Gapping spark plugs can enhance the performance?

 

Any side effects?

 

Yes, increasing the spark gap can increase performance due to longer spark. However, this also means a higher voltage is needed to break down the air resistance and create the spark. Stock ignition may not be able to produce enough voltage and hence causing misfire.

 

If you are using aftermarket ignition systems from brands like MSD, Crane, Mallory, you should experiement with increasing the gap to improve performance. I just tried increasing the gap to 1.1mm and the performance improvement is very obvious with my Mallory coil.

 

Of course, downside with more powerful spark and shortening spark plug's lifespan.

 

Other methods to increase performance is side gapping. I also do that to my NGK iridium plugs.

Edited July 18, 2010 by Mini-itx

[Mini-itx]

anybody know where I can get tools to gap my spark plugs?

 

thank you many many

 

Autobacs has it. Around $5-$6

[Tianmo]

Autobacs has it. Around $5-$6

 

 

thanks bro

 

tomorrow maybe drop by autobacs BB take a look!

[DonNuTs]

dun overgap it. otherwise the plug might nt even fire. get the feeler type(the other is the wire type), easier and better to set ur own required gap.

 

[Tianmo]

Autobacs has it. Around $5-$6

 

 

thanks bro, got it at autobas BB S$4.60.

[Tianmo]

actually mine plugs are stock plus with 1.1mm gap, I wanted to gap down to 1mm or 0.9mm for my CNG igintion