Tune Up Question

[AxlsDemocracy]

I'm starting a tuneup on a stock 5.0. This engine will always be stock. What is there to gain from using 'high performance' spark plug wires, such as MSD or Taylor? Would OEM wires be suitable for a daily driver?

 

[HISSIN50]

OEM wires will do you fine.

Good luck.

 

[94-302-vert]

Always stock huh?

Not for long if you hang around here...

 

[wytstang]

Stock is perfect

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Always stock huh?

Not for long if you hang around here...

exactly.

OEM are going to fine for you as already stated.

 

[AxlsDemocracy]

The engine, for now, is stock. There are minor minor mods, O/R H-pipe, flowmasters, K&N, Ford Racing C Springs. The engine internals will remain stock, that is, until something blows and needs replaced.

 

[94TURBO5 O]

Get some gears then.

 

[RIO5.0]

Check these kits out...When I was stock I ran these...All Ford stuff and you get the 9mm wires with it...For the money its a great deal...

http://www.mcford.com/Specials-Parts.aspx

 

[95CobraMike]

if you are going to be getting new ones anyway, you might as well upgrade....the prices i am guessing are pretty much similar, then IF you do decide to do some upgrading, you wont have to buy wires twice..

 

[AxlsDemocracy]

one more quick related question, there isnt any need to reset the computer after replacing the distributor cap and rotor, is there?

 

[HISSIN50]

one more quick related question, there isnt any need to reset the computer after replacing the distributor cap and rotor, is there?

nope.

 

[AxlsDemocracy]

i went ahead and replaced the cap and rotor with an MSD kit. the car is long due for an tuneup (142,000 miles, maybe one tuneup). here is where my questions arise, should i pay 70 or 80 dollars for MSD wires, 50 for Taylor or 20 or below for OEM? I know in my heart that motorcraft or similar will work, but I just dunno To be honest, I really don't have 80 bucks to spend on wires.

 

[mo_dingo]

The only thing that is of any benefit for a stock motor (related to fancy wires/cap) is the looks.

Scott

 

[AxlsDemocracy]

guilty...bump

 

[HISSIN50]

Do whatever makes you feel good - that is probably the most important. Wires are a big appearance item IMHO. If you want nicer, FRPP wires for 40 bucks are a decent deal IMHO. If you envision burning wires, the lifetime warranty wires should work well.

Good luck.

 

[swingline]

Performance Distributor's LiveWires.

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[wytstang]

Taylor wires are great, I just switched from MSD 8.5 SC to taylors and the car feels like it idles smoother and accelerates smoother.

 

[Foxfan88]

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[DFG 5OH]

Check these kits out...When I was stock I ran these...All Ford stuff and you get the 9mm wires with it...For the money its a great deal...

http://www.mcford.com/Specials-Parts.aspx

wow, thats a good deal