So my new tune up parts should arrive today and I'm starting to plan out the project. For reference, here's what I'm installing on my 5.8:

ACCEL 140012 EEC-IV Supercoil

Super Coil; Primary Resist 0.2 Ohms Secondary 8.8 k Ohms; Turn Ratio 132:1; Max Voltage 48000V


ACCEL Truck Super Tune-Up Kits TST15

"...a custom-fit wire set, a distributor cap and rotor, and C-Cut performance spark plugs. Most kits include the 8mm Extreme 9000 wire sets, which feature a low-resistance Ferro-Spiral core and heat-reflective coated spark plug boots rated to 1,200 degrees F...The distributor cap and rotor are precision-molded from impact-resistant, high-dielectric strength compounds and have brass or copper inserts (depending upon your application) and stainless steel contact springs. In addition, the race-proven C-Cut performance spark plugs deliver maximum burn efficiency for improved performance and reduced emissions."




Ok, so do I need to advance timing any or overgap the plugs? The standard gap is .044, right?

 

I belive 14-16 BTDC is the safe number for timing, might be more for a 5.8L. I belive running a 0.050 gap would be safe too for the hotter coil but plugs may not last as long.

 

So I could leave the timing as is and just gap alittle higher? My truck isn't a DD so I'm not worried about service intervals too much.