spark plug question-now i'm confused

snowman23

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I understand that this is a common question and I DID search this topic, but only ended up confusing myself. Basically, I am replacing the cap/rotor/wires/plugs on my 90 GT. Is there any benefit for a n/a stock motor to upgrade to any type of performance brands or will the basic motorsport or comparable replacement be just as sufficient? I basically only plan on seeing the gain from the tune up with new parts.

I originally was going to use Ford Racing but was told that 9mm wires and the upgraded cap was wasted money.

THen I was planning on Accel cap and wires and autolite platinum plugs and then read in my search that platinum is wasted $ and may be worse

I am new to all this so therefore any/all advice is appreciated. I am not so concerned with which brands to use as which level of performance would do me any good.

Thanks

 

HISSIN50

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There aint nothing wrong with nice wires. I think the Ford wires are a nice deal for a nice lookin wire that should hold up decently compared to some other stuff.

For plugs, my choice is Autolite 25's (stock). Motorcrafts are exactly as good.

For a cap and rotor, I simply got brass terminal units from the local parts store (I had to call around to find a place that had brass terminals for a decent price).

That is my two cents.

Good luck.

 

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HISSIN50 said:

There aint nothing wrong with nice wires. I think the Ford wires are a nice deal for a nice lookin wire that should hold up decently compared to some other stuff.

For plugs, my choice is Autolite 25's (stock). Motorcrafts are exactly as good.

For a cap and rotor, I simply got brass terminal units from the local parts store (I had to call around to find a place that had brass terminals for a decent price).

That is my two cents.

Good luck.

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Hell yeah, the FMS wires are very reasonable pricewise. I got them!! :SNSign:

 

Black1987Stang

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I think the Ford 9mm wires are the best, dont use platinums, just go with the Autolite 25's. I also got a brass terminal cap and rotor from advance for like 20 bucks

 

vikingpower

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I use Champion plugs in my TW heads. Have to say, they work pretty damn good! I think my gap is around .050 and I also have a MSD Blaster II coil and MSD cap and rotor. I got some FRPP wires coming from Summit, but I've had a set of Schucks wires on it for about 3 years and they've been great as well.

 

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Copper plugs are fine, better to buy cheap plugs and be able to replace them more often if you need to. Autolites seem to work well.

I went with Taylor wires and an MSD cap. The cap has brass terminals and the wires seem to be very well made, so I don't mind paying a little bit more. I'm sure quality stock replacement stuff would function just as well, but these also look a little nicer under the hood.

 

JBeezy53

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I use Autolite 25 plugs and a brass terminal cap from Autozone. I previously had some bosches and I think the Autolites are better and they are cheaper.

 

TomCat

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I've got MSD 8.8 SC wires, MSD Cap/rotor and NGK Iridium IX plugs. Got the plugs at a steal, so figured I try them out. No problems so far!

 

$uperstang

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Get Motorcraft or Autolite plugs they are the same, get the Acell cap and rotor kit, cheap $18 and it has brass terminals. Also spend the $35 for the 9mm ford Racing wires, You will be happy!

 

enyawix

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Do I want iridium plugs?

My setup: 10:1 pistons, 303b cam, 1.72 roller rockers, underdrive pulleys, 65mm BBK throttle body, gt40 ported and polished heads, MSD wires and coil, Spectre Performance ram air intake, H pipes, Flowmaster Super 40 mufflers, sub frame connectors, 4.11 rear end.

A few upgrades in storage waiting to get installed.

 

kr8zstang

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Go ahead and get the ford 9mm wires. I just put in a set last week and I like them. They seem to be pretty good quality for the $. I'm also using autolite 25's gapped at .045 and they're doing great. I love jagermeister.

 

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Mang I just payed $56 for my Ford Racing 9mm..... =[