Xantia 2.0 CT Plug Gap?

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Xantia 2.0 CT Plug Gap?

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Does the Xantia 2.0 CT have a different spark plug than the 2.0 recommended 0.7mm :?:

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No so far as I know David. 0.7 mm sounds about right.

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according to autodata the gap seems to change depending on the make of plug, is it 8 valve?
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wright wrote: is it 8 valve?
Yes it is. Engine code RGX (XU10J2CTE)...
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According to autodata the closest i can find is RGX(XU10J2E) listed as 2.0 turbo

Eyquem RFC58LS2E

BERU 14FR-6LDU

NGK BKR6EK

all 0,9mm

BOSCH FR6LDC

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.7mm is too small, 1mm is about right if all the other components are working fine, you want a gap as big as possible without it blowing out on boost or misfiring. I never used to run .7mm on the Maestro and that had a dizzy based ignition system and conventional coil, the Xantia has much more ignition power so use it!
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RFX(XU10J2C/Z) 2.0 NON TURBO

NGK BCPR6E-VG

0,7 mm

BOSCH FR7DCO 07.95.=FR8LDC

0,8 07.95.=0,9 mm

BERU 14FR-7DU 07.95.=14FR-8LDU4

0,8 mm

CHAMPION RC9YCC 07.97.=RC10MC

0,8 mm

AUTOLITE APP3923

0,9 06.95.=0,8 mm
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So what do you guys run ? :)
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HansNOR wrote:So what do you guys run ? :)
Whatever they come out the box gapped as these days, I don't think plugs have needed gapping for many years unless you're using some crazy state of tune. I've never had an issue.
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I'm with you there Benc5 just out the box and into the engine. I did that with the 205 and the 107. Can't remember if I changed them on the Megane.
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