Plug Wires

[Black1987]

I'm replacing mine and have had the Ford Racing and Motorcraft before.

I leaning back towards the motorcraft because I can have today for around $45 and they are close to the correct length.

Input on Taylors, MSD, Accel, Ford Racing, etc.

I know the Motorcraft are 8mm vs the Ford 9mm, but does it make that much of difference? I have not seen a noticeable difference.

 

[FourEyed]

I've had the same set of Motorcraft for about 6 years, never an issue. I'm looking to get new Ford Racing now, but only for aesthetics .

 

[Black1987]

I've had the same set of Motorcraft for about 6 years, never an issue. I'm looking to get new Ford Racing now, but only for aesthetics .

See I liked the Ford Racings, but they are way too long IMO

 

[Bullitt347]

Having the right plug wires is very important in a high HP application where the ignition system is being taxed to its limits. With the addition of higher amp CD ignition systems and high output coils having a under performing plug wire will really create problems. In stock to mild performance applications with stock ignition components, it is really a matter of taste...color, style, length, name brand ect.

 

[A5literMan]

^^^what he said

 

[Black1987]

Having the right plug wires is very important in a high HP application where the ignition system is being taxed to its limits. With the addition of higher amp CD ignition systems and high output coils having a under performing plug wire will really create problems. In stock to mild performance applications with stock ignition components, it is really a matter of taste...color, style, length, name brand ect.

Well no horsepower here, very stockish components

 

[Bullitt347]

Well no horsepower here, very stockish components

Then choose a wire that looks the best and fits the best for your application.

 

[Mustang5L5]

See I liked the Ford Racings, but they are way too long IMO

Just gotta route them correctly

I recently changed to black

The red set is circa 2000, the blsck is 2016 vintage. both fit exactly the ssame


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[mikestang63]

For your car the Ford Racing wires are fine. IF you ever get the the point where you add a power adder or HCI and want to spend more money on a set of wires, it may be worth it- but I've run Ford wires on every fox body up to 600hp with not a problem. Know that you will hear a lot about how other wires have "lower resistance" and that in turn means a better wire. What they dont say is the lower resistance will often cause the motor to run leaner and if you have a power adder and don't retune the motor, can cause bad things to happen.

 

[Black1987]

Appreciate the inputs, I think might try the Ford Racing again. Since I don't have the GT40ps on this motor I shouldn't burn a wire here and there like before.