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cjman15

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What do you recommend on using in your 5.0? I'm replacing my sparks here soon and I have autolites in it now... is there anything better? what do you use? thanks!
 
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92Frankenstein

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NGK all the way, I love em, but this is a real touchy subject, mostly depends on YOU!
 

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With the stock engine i was using original ford spark plugs,they solve a pinging problem that i had.
 
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Autolite 25's
 

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Autolite 25's = Motorcraft 32c's = best plug for a near stock 5.0
 

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I think autolite makes motorcraft, thats what the guy at the ford parts counter said.
 

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RiceCooker5.0 said:
I think autolite makes motorcraft, thats what the guy at the ford parts counter said.
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Autolite used to make a lot of parts for Ford. Back in the 60's the Carbs on some Mustangs were made by Autolite.

Now they just do the spark plugs
 

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I like autolites and the motor crafts. Just stay away from a platnium plug for a performance application. The copper plugs wear, but they conduct spark better.

If your ignition is up to it you can go with an autolite ar133. It has a cut back ground to increase the spark area shooting towards the piston (that was eloquent). Dont expect 20 hp from plugs, but do expect them to make a good combo possible.
 
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another vote for autolites.on stock or n/a engines your not going to find magical hp with a plug change unless you had bad plugs to start with.i wouldn't fool too much with heat ranges either unless you just like experimenting(i wasted too much money and plugs)
 
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