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RS Turbo adjustable tappets what gap???

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Old 11-03-2008, 08:03 PM
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Default RS Turbo adjustable tappets what gap???

ive just got some kent solid adjustable tappets for my turbo does anyone know how to set them up? as in what the gap should be?????????
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Depends on your camshaft... the manufacturer will tell you...

Most of the aftermarket sports camshafts are recommended ~ 30/30,

RS1600i had inlet 15, outlet 20 (cold)
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HT said 18 for inlet and 20 for outlet to me years ago
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Original Ford manual for the RS1600i says 15/20
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Newman solid gaps are quite a bit less than that.....8 inlet/10 exhaust is what they recommend.
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