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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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I ride Denso VW16 Tough. Gap - original 1,1 mm. No probs yet
 
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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U grooves if I can find them, or autolite. Currently have autolite.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hackd
What gap do you run on the Denso's?
it really depends on the quality of the ignition coil - accell 45,000 volt and the dyna 40,000 .040 works well -

compufire 80,000 volt coil we use a machine for Testing with Sun Oscilloscope to determin the rate of energy loss at high RPMs ( dyno pulling ) and gap at that spot to take full advantage of the spark intensity Live --
 
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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Nice. I've got a Dyna 2000 ignition, but the regular Harley coil. Think .040 is good?
 
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Originally Posted by Hackd
Nice. I've got a Dyna 2000 ignition, but the regular Harley coil. Think .040 is good?
the harley coil is really very good - i have only swapped them out seeing cracks in them while doing a top end -- we have a milk crate full of them its a freebe perk for a job
 
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