How much for a tune up!

dmachine22 · March 27th, 2007, 12:29 AM

What is required for a full tune up on a 99 GT should I take it to the shop or do it myself!

Drgnracin72 · March 27th, 2007, 12:31 AM

plugs, oil, filters,

neckbonekat · March 27th, 2007, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

plugs, oil, filters,

+1
Around here some shops include spark plug wires.

dmachine22 · March 27th, 2007, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

plugs, oil, filters,

I already have an oil change so i should just buy sparks plugs and fuel filters the only thing I have never done to this car is change the spark plugs is it easy or hard it was simple to change it on my 93 lightning because there all connected and you just pull them out but the stangs set up is different!

ujslost · March 27th, 2007, 12:43 AM

its easy man they are under the coil packs. Simple dont pay someone to do that

dmachine22 · March 27th, 2007, 12:48 AM

so all I need is a socket and ratchet that can be found in any tool box no special tools!

Drgnracin72 · March 27th, 2007, 01:35 AM

pretty much, the back two on the left side of the engine are somewhat difficult, but they arent that bad. be carefil threading the plugs back in though, you dont want to strip out the threads.

also neckbonecat, does your car have plug wires? dont think so, niether does his

neckbonekat · March 27th, 2007, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

pretty much, the back two on the left side of the engine are somewhat difficult, but they arent that bad. be carefil threading the plugs back in though, you dont want to strip out the threads.

also neckbonecat, does your car have plug wires? dont think so, niether does his

Really!?! It doesn't... I mean yeah of course it doesn't. Everybody knows that. Does my experience as a mechanic shine though yet? I guess you learn something every day on this site.

Drgnracin72 · March 27th, 2007, 02:50 AM

yeah man, our cars have coils the go on top of the plug.

jivepepper · March 27th, 2007, 03:32 AM

Changing plugs in a mod motor is one easiest there is.

Garhfer · March 27th, 2007, 10:46 AM

For the plugs in the back on the passenger side you might need a swivel attachment (I did but I also have an aftermarket plenum) also use anti-seize grease on the spark plug threads before ya screw them in

dmachine22 · March 27th, 2007, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Garhfer

For the plugs in the back on the passenger side you might need a swivel attachment (I did but I also have an aftermarket plenum) also use anti-seize grease on the spark plug threads before ya screw them in

yeah I'm gonna do it today I too have a aftermarket TB/Plenum thanx!

ChrisJ · March 27th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Awesome its a easy job...

Gotta love the ease of COP...

White99stang · March 27th, 2007, 05:00 PM

just make sure the motor is cold, changing plugs when the motor is worn causes the threads from the heads to come out with them, trust me on that.

dmachine22 · March 27th, 2007, 05:27 PM

Yeah I just got done changing them out and put in bosch +4, yes it was pretty easy got a few cuts and scrapes but who doesn't and +1 for the cold engine the guys at jegs told me that before I left! also the guy at jegs does dyno tuning on mustangs and he said he do mine for only $40 hr of labor compared to this other shop who charges 65hr-70hr it will be my first dyno tune ever so that will be good ill post the numbers up next week!

ChrisJ · March 27th, 2007, 05:36 PM

I really hate the bosch plugs...

I only run NGK...

neckbonekat · March 27th, 2007, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

I really hate the bosch plugs...

I only run NGK...

What's the real difference?

ChrisJ · March 27th, 2007, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

I really hate the bosch plugs...

I only run NGK...

What's the real difference?

I have seen far to many bosch plugs end up rattling around INSIDE the cumbustion chamber...

Everyone I know runs either NGK or Champion...And of coarse motorcraft on the stock cars...

March 27th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#1
dmachine22 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much for a tune up! What is required for a full tune up on a 99 GT should I take it to the shop or do it myself! __________________ Unknown

March 27th, 2007, 12:31 AM	#2
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	plugs, oil, filters, __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

March 27th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#5
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	its easy man they are under the coil packs. Simple dont pay someone to do that __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

March 27th, 2007, 12:48 AM	#6
dmachine22 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	so all I need is a socket and ratchet that can be found in any tool box no special tools! __________________ Unknown

March 27th, 2007, 01:35 AM	#7
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	pretty much, the back two on the left side of the engine are somewhat difficult, but they arent that bad. be carefil threading the plugs back in though, you dont want to strip out the threads. also neckbonecat, does your car have plug wires? dont think so, niether does his __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

March 27th, 2007, 02:50 AM	#9
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah man, our cars have coils the go on top of the plug. __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

March 27th, 2007, 03:32 AM	#10
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	Changing plugs in a mod motor is one easiest there is. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

March 27th, 2007, 10:46 AM	#11
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	For the plugs in the back on the passenger side you might need a swivel attachment (I did but I also have an aftermarket plenum) also use anti-seize grease on the spark plug threads before ya screw them in

March 27th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#13
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Awesome its a easy job... Gotta love the ease of COP... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

March 27th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#14
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	just make sure the motor is cold, changing plugs when the motor is worn causes the threads from the heads to come out with them, trust me on that. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

March 27th, 2007, 05:27 PM	#15
dmachine22 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I just got done changing them out and put in bosch +4, yes it was pretty easy got a few cuts and scrapes but who doesn't and +1 for the cold engine the guys at jegs told me that before I left! also the guy at jegs does dyno tuning on mustangs and he said he do mine for only $40 hr of labor compared to this other shop who charges 65hr-70hr it will be my first dyno tune ever so that will be good ill post the numbers up next week! __________________ Unknown

March 27th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#16
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I really hate the bosch plugs... I only run NGK... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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