ok, guys. setup is as follows:

b18a1 engine. std size itr pistons, p&p head also with 3-angle valve job, kms springs and retainers, 4-2-1 header, hondata style gasket, msd ss blaster coil, cap and spark plug wires. ecu chipped by j.w. racing. bisimoto cam gears, +2 in, -1 ex on oem cams.

spark plugs are ngk BKR7EIX-11, set at .044

now for the question. would it be safe if i open the gap a bit more, say .046? .048? .050?

please discuss.

usually you want to keep the gap closer rather than more open, because as the spark plug wears the gap gets greater

so it is best if i close the gap, say to .042?

yea i would keep it on the low end of the OEM specs