Re: [T3] Engine work

[Toby Erkson <air_cooled_nut@pobox.com>]

<x-flowed>No, bigger is better.  But just like a stock system, if it isn't up to 
snuff there will be a failure point.  Setting the point gap as big as 
possible before misfiring is proven to provide a better burn.  This 
results in improved power output and mileage.  Of course it comes at a 
cost:  More expensive ignition components ;-)

 Toby Erkson  --  http://www.icbm.org/
 '72 VW Squareback Darksider, 5-speed, 2.0L, rag top
 '72 VW Squareback Lightsider, automatic, FI, sunroof, gas heater
 '95 VW Jetta ~ SCCA Solo 2 EP #3; '73 Porsche 914; '81 Honda Gold Wing
 Portland, Oregon

Jim Adney wrote:

> On 16 Apr 2005 at 14:57, Toby Erkson wrote:
>  
>
> > Spark plug point gap of 0.040" (bigger is better)
> >    
>
> Not necessarily. As you increase the gap, the voltage needed to break down 
> across it increases. This means that the voltage across every part of the 
> ignition system increases, too...

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