What spark plug wires do you guys run?

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Do most of ya use your stock SPWs? I got 113k on the clock and have, from my knowlege, stock wires - never had a problem with them. But im looking to change out my plugs so i was thinking about buying wires too. Should I, and what kind?

 

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At your mileage I think you absolutely should change the wires.

 

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Yeah it wouldn't be a bad idea to change the wires You could order you some FRPP from various places online and can even get red ones to match your car

 

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I run none!!

 

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Kilgore Trout said:

At your mileage I think you absolutely should change the wires.

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Yeah, that's what i was thinking. They look OEM to me, yet im suprised I've never needed to change em, I've always gotten full spark when i ran scope tests. So FRPP wires and Autolite copper core plugs or MotorCraft AWSF-22C? Where's a good deal for the wires?
I've always liked how the OEM ones have the cyl. # on them

 

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some FRPP wires and NGK plugs

 

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i ran Taylor Race Wires on my old 97.

 

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Few more questions:
Gap: .054-.056?
SP type: Should i run an AGSF for full threads (which will fit) even though our heads are half thread design, or stick with AWSF?
Heat: Im thinking 22C instead of stock 32C which would be one range cooler than stock for my application.

 

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what is your application?

 

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streetstang03 said:

what is your application?

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as in for my use, my car - lol. I figured 1 range cooler than stock due to my driving and bolt-ons

 

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streetstang03 said:

i ran Taylor Race Wires on my old 97.

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I believe those are about $150

 

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CobraRed_96_GT said:

as in for my use, my car - lol. I figured 1 range cooler than stock due to my driving and bolt-ons

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i wouldnt worry about it if you're not running nitrous or boost. and I think i paid around $100 for the wires back in 2002.

 

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Motocraft > All

 

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CobraRed_96_GT said:

So FRPP wires and Autolite copper core plugs or MotorCraft AWSF-22C? Where's a good deal for the wires?

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Both AutoLites and the AWSF series use the old short thread plug design. The latest recommendation is AGSF which has the long threads which may help prevent spark plug blowout.

 

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Motocraft > All

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These?
http://k-mansparts.com/items/mustan...98-mustang-gt-4-6-sohc-mc46gtwires-detail.htm

I like these a lil better
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...00070+4294908331+4294840044+4294925143+300634

 

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I'd go with the FRPP in that decision, however the stock motorcrafts aren't bad at all (look at the miles you put on them)

 

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yeah, i should proly run an AGSF 32C to make sure it runs hot enough to burn all the carbon out and run effciently

 

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My choice would absolutely be AGSF-32C @ .054

 

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Kilgore Trout said:

My choice would absolutely be AGSF-32C @ .054

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killy, you've never steered my wrong. Ima head over to Napa Auto parts and see if they carry MotorCraft plugs, i need to pick up some Loctite silicone RTV anyways. I bought the FRPP 9mm red SPW's btw, should be here next week, thanks :SNSign:
I say we keep this open for SP and SPW debate tho

 

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FYI: The AutoZone near my house sells Motorcraft plugs. Maybe yours does also if Napa does not have them. Worst case the Ford parts counter will have them for a buck or two extra per plug

I can't help you with SPW none of my recent Mustangs had them.