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Old 02-17-2016, 01:26 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Dlirium View Post
Here is an interesting theory, but potentially irrelevant :-)

Gap makes a HUGE difference in older cars. I have a 351 Cleveland in a 1972 Pantera. Changing the gap from the traditional 35 thousands to 45 thousands yielded a LOT more power. Mostly due to the modern MSD ignition that can handle the larger gap, but just that would easily account for the equivalent of an "S" vs a base in power...

I know the plugs come "pre gaped", but may be worth comparing the NGK's to the new Bosch?
Wider gap allows better combustion, IF the coil etc provides enough energy to bridge the gap.
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