Best spark plug gapping tool 3v

[07supergt]

I'm buying a new set of plugs for the car soon and need to gap them before installation as I haves. Saleen super shaker. Most likely going with the autolite ht0. The question that I have is about the gapping tools out there. I have bought and returned the jegs brand because it was not machined correctly, testier on a old plug and it was collapsing one side. There are two others that I have found. One from MMR and the other from steeda. Anyone have any experience to recommend either?

http://www.modularmotorsportsracing.com/prod_modular_engine_tools.htm

It's all the way at the bottom

Steeda

http://www.jegs.com/p/Steeda/Steeda-Spark-Plug-Gap-Tool/962908/10002/-1

 

[BruceH]

If you buy the frpp branded hto they will come gapped at .032". If you want an easy way to gap ht plugs without a tool it can be done.

All you need is a spark plug or other deep socket that will fully cover the top of the plug to protect it against getting damaged, a vice or c clamp, and a screwdriver, socket extension, or other suitable sized shank.

Put the plug in the socket. Put the socket with the plug into the vise or c clamp with the shank of a screwdriver on the ground strap. Close the vise until you have your desired gap. It works well, is easy, and most of the time you already have the parts laying around.

 

[bw281]

If you buy the frpp branded hto they will come gapped at .032". If you want an easy way to gap ht plugs without a tool it can be done.

All you need is a spark plug or other deep socket that will fully cover the top of the plug to protect it against getting damaged, a vice or c clamp, and a screwdriver, socket extension, or other suitable sized shank.

Put the plug in the socket. Put the socket with the plug into the vise or c clamp with the shank of a screwdriver on the ground strap. Close the vise until you have your desired gap. It works well, is easy, and most of the time you already have the parts laying around.

Would then frpp branded htos be the m-12405-3v0 set by any chance? I searched and couldn't find a gap rating from ford on them.

 

[BruceH]

Would then frpp branded htos be the m-12405-3v0 set by any chance? I searched and couldn't find a gap rating from ford on them.

IIRC they are the 3v0 plugs. FRPP doesn't list a gap. However, every set I've bought has been gapped to .032". It's even written on the box. Others have reported the same. Maybe they don't do it anymore? I haven't bought a set for over two years and now have the newer style heads.

 

[07supergt]

So is it better to go with the HT0 or the FRPP??

 

[bw281]

So is it better to go with the HT0 or the FRPP??

I don't think one is better than the other. I chosen the frpp 0 degree plugs based on a good price I got on sale from Tasca. I think quality control would be more of an issue than performance for the likes of frpp, brisk, auto lite, NGK, etc. I would recommend price shopping as part of the decision.

 

[BruceH]

So is it better to go with the HT0 or the FRPP??

I've used both. Other than the gap there isn't much difference. The strap might be thicker on the frpp, can't recall for sure. I'd go with frpp from Tasca.

 

[07supergt]

Well I ended up getting the HT0 from work for 70 bucks. They where already gapped to .035 so no need for the tool.