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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Spark Plugs and Wires

have a few questions about it...

1. ware would be the best place to do it?
2. will the wires add more power too? (if so how)
3. what would be the best ones to go with
4. and last but not least (how much do ya think it would cost for the wires and plugs.
any feedback is greatly appreciated
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Well most of your questions are subjective, you'll prolly get lots of diff opinions but the one sure piece of advice I can give you is this.

DON'T put Bosch plugs in these motors.
Stick with either Motorcraft, Autolite or Denso Iridiums.
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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ill stay with motorcraft...

but people say that even the wires will add hp... im wondering how much... and would it be worth the money to buy them.



really my question is what do the wires do? and y are they better then the stock ones?
 
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Old May 10, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.2L_Guy
ill stay with motorcraft...

really my question is what do the wires do? and y are they better then the stock ones?
good idea.

well most aftermarket wires and stuff meet factory specs, but they are alittle bit less constrictive, allowing more electricity to flow through the wire which in turn allows the plugs to fire faster and more efficeintly
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Unless you've got a new high power coil or you've noticed low rpm sputtering, that you've tracked back to bad wires and /or plugs, there won't be any difference in output. It's fine as a maintenance/cosmetic move.

You would probably notice more of an improvement if you Side Gap the existing plugs.
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Stick with Motorcraft! If you want more HP put some racing decals on your windows!
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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already got the f150 online.com sticker and it dint make it much faster at all... however i did notice a little diffrence... lol jkjk
 
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