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Old 01-18-2006, 08:38 AM
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I have a stock z6 with a tdo5h turbo boosting 7 lbs. What should the spark plug and timing be?
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Old 01-18-2006, 12:16 PM
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plugs at 28-30 , base timing should be 16 degrees
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Old 01-18-2006, 01:47 PM
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what are you running for management? Some people chose to go one step colder than stock to be on the safe side....
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Set your plug gap to .32 - .36, use one or two step colder plugs.

Set base timing to whatever Honda recommends...usually 16 BTDC on the distributor at idle after fully warm.
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