Spark Plug Gap

[Todd 06R/T R&T]

I bought Champion Double Platnium spark plugs today.

Everything I've read says the 5.7 should have a .044 gap, but these come pre-gapped at .045.

Does this matter? Does the plug make a difference? Should I go wtih the Champion pre-set gap or tighten it up to .044?

[fnkychkn]

0.001" won't make any difference. leave them alone. gapping platinum plugs can scrape the precious metal from the electrode and severely shorten plug life.

[Todd 06R/T R&T]

0.001" won't make any difference. leave them alone. gapping platinum plugs can scrape the precious metal from the electrode and severely shorten plug life.

Thanks for the advice.

I thought it was too small to matter, but always better to ask.