gas mileage

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 04:46 PM

o ok so wher can i get these and how much?

06RedfireGT · July 22nd, 2008, 04:47 PM

Hey zinc, just a little tip. When taking close up pics like that put the camera into macro mode, that way it won't be all blurry.

And good info BTW.

zinc02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by dowork

o ok so wher can i get these and how much?

Go to Oreilly's, Advance Auto Parts, or Autozone. They should carry them. If not theyll probably have them in a day or so.

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Hey zinc, just a little tip. When taking close up pics like that put the camera into macro mode, that way it won't be all blurry.

And good info BTW.

Thank you man. I try lol. Thanks for the tips on the camera. I was ina rush to get em done and wasnt thinking LOL they work though and get the message through.

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 04:51 PM

ok so you would recommend the v power of the g power even with a dollar difference?

06RedfireGT · July 22nd, 2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Thank you man. I try lol. Thanks for the tips on the camera. I was ina rush to get em done and wasnt thinking LOL they work though and get the message through.

lol I'll do that some times.

zinc02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 04:53 PM

being that I got the V Power's, Im going to side with them.

Either or will do honestly. I have heard thoguh that when using a platinum plug, you can actually scrape the platinum off the electrode when gapping them. Im not 100% sure on that, but I went with the coppers just to be safe.

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 05:00 PM

o ight ill prob just go wit the v power then see if that helps with gas. and now that i think about it i do all city driving so thats prob why mine is lower and traffic in my area is TERRIBLE!!

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 05:00 PM

is it easy to replace them?

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 05:12 PM

o and i just looked mine are orange not pink

whtpny · July 22nd, 2008, 05:18 PM

mine are orange, too. i'm a lame-O, though, i just go with motorcraft sp-493 (stockers).. i'll probably try some copper plugs next time since i hear good things about them

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 05:23 PM

i just looked at an installation guide and it talked about takin off the fuel line throttle body and all that do you really have to get into all that to change the spark plugs

whtpny · July 22nd, 2008, 05:28 PM

nope, i have yet to do that, i just take off the cai to get easier access to them and swivel the injectors a bit to gain room

zinc02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 05:30 PM

oragne is fine...

theyre still 19# injectors... Ford changed the color on em for what seems to be no good reason...

changing the spark plugs is easy as shit if you have the right tools and a little common knowledge...

Heres how I did mine.

1.Remove the intake hose and intake filter housing.
2. Remove the bolts (7mm) from the COP
3. Get a shopVac and vaccuum around the hole before unscrewing the plug. Doing this helps prevent debris from falling in the chamber.
4. Take a spark plug socket (i think its a 5/8) Ill ahve to check after I post this. Now place it down in the hole and push down and make sure that the socket is snug on the plugs.
5. Pull out the old spark plug and take pics of it. insepect it for damage.
6. Pull out the new plug and make sure the gap is .054 with a spark plug gap gauge
7.Put anti seize around the new spark plug's threads
8. put new spark plug into spark plug socket and make sure its in there snug
9. to avoid cross threading, spin the plug backs as if you were lossening it to align the threads. now tighten it down WITH YOU FINGERS on the exentsion, not the wrench. It should go in smoothly
10. torque it down to 15ft lbs or a little more than snug. use a 3/8s ratchet and put a little effort into it. not much though.
11. On cylinders 3 and 4 when its numbered qith the passenger side going numerically, youll need a swivel. itll be a tight squeeze into those, but youll be fine.

On cylinder number 4, go behind all the hosing and put the socket in fropm the backside. youll see what I mean

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM

throttle didnt get in you way? and can i just undo my intake from the top or do i have to take it all the way out

zinc02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 05:42 PM

you undo the intake from the throttle body. the TB does not get in your way whatsoever. the only things that gets in the way are the injectors, but you can work around them.

TyCouey2000GT · July 22nd, 2008, 05:44 PM

I can get up to 280 a tank

zinc02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 05:44 PM

thats all you need. And yes its a 5/8s spark plug socket. theres an old spark plug that I took out of mine in the socket to show you...

also when tightening down the plugs, put sctoch tape/duct tape around the socket and swivel. the socket will want to stay with the spark plug when you try to pull up

dowork · July 22nd, 2008, 05:44 PM

o ok dont have a spark plug gauge or anti seize

zinc02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 05:47 PM

they have it at the auto parts stores lol just ask

MATT02GT · July 22nd, 2008, 05:49 PM

The stock platinum plugs are good for more than 49k especially if you car is mostly stock. It wouldnt hurt to change them, I just wouldnt pay someone to do it for you yet. But its a cake job if you have a lil mechanical know-how

July 22nd, 2008, 04:47 PM	#22
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,481 iTrader: 2 reviews	Hey zinc, just a little tip. When taking close up pics like that put the camera into macro mode, that way it won't be all blurry. And good info BTW. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

July 22nd, 2008, 04:53 PM	#26
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	being that I got the V Power's, Im going to side with them. Either or will do honestly. I have heard thoguh that when using a platinum plug, you can actually scrape the platinum off the electrode when gapping them. Im not 100% sure on that, but I went with the coppers just to be safe. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

July 22nd, 2008, 05:18 PM	#30
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine are orange, too. i'm a lame-O, though, i just go with motorcraft sp-493 (stockers).. i'll probably try some copper plugs next time since i hear good things about them __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Magnapacks WhtPny's Videos

July 22nd, 2008, 05:28 PM	#32
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope, i have yet to do that, i just take off the cai to get easier access to them and swivel the injectors a bit to gain room __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Magnapacks WhtPny's Videos

July 22nd, 2008, 05:30 PM	#33
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	oragne is fine... theyre still 19# injectors... Ford changed the color on em for what seems to be no good reason... changing the spark plugs is easy as shit if you have the right tools and a little common knowledge... Heres how I did mine. 1.Remove the intake hose and intake filter housing. 2. Remove the bolts (7mm) from the COP 3. Get a shopVac and vaccuum around the hole before unscrewing the plug. Doing this helps prevent debris from falling in the chamber. 4. Take a spark plug socket (i think its a 5/8) Ill ahve to check after I post this. Now place it down in the hole and push down and make sure that the socket is snug on the plugs. 5. Pull out the old spark plug and take pics of it. insepect it for damage. 6. Pull out the new plug and make sure the gap is .054 with a spark plug gap gauge 7.Put anti seize around the new spark plug's threads 8. put new spark plug into spark plug socket and make sure its in there snug 9. to avoid cross threading, spin the plug backs as if you were lossening it to align the threads. now tighten it down WITH YOU FINGERS on the exentsion, not the wrench. It should go in smoothly 10. torque it down to 15ft lbs or a little more than snug. use a 3/8s ratchet and put a little effort into it. not much though. 11. On cylinders 3 and 4 when its numbered qith the passenger side going numerically, youll need a swivel. itll be a tight squeeze into those, but youll be fine. On cylinder number 4, go behind all the hosing and put the socket in fropm the backside. youll see what I mean __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

July 22nd, 2008, 04:46 PM	#21
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	o ok so wher can i get these and how much?

July 22nd, 2008, 04:51 PM	#24
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so you would recommend the v power of the g power even with a dollar difference?

July 22nd, 2008, 05:00 PM	#27
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	o ight ill prob just go wit the v power then see if that helps with gas. and now that i think about it i do all city driving so thats prob why mine is lower and traffic in my area is TERRIBLE!!

July 22nd, 2008, 05:12 PM	#29
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	o and i just looked mine are orange not pink

July 22nd, 2008, 05:23 PM	#31
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just looked at an installation guide and it talked about takin off the fuel line throttle body and all that do you really have to get into all that to change the spark plugs

July 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM	#34
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	throttle didnt get in you way? and can i just undo my intake from the top or do i have to take it all the way out

July 22nd, 2008, 05:42 PM	#35
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	you undo the intake from the throttle body. the TB does not get in your way whatsoever. the only things that gets in the way are the injectors, but you can work around them. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

July 22nd, 2008, 05:44 PM	#36
TyCouey2000GT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 761 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can get up to 280 a tank __________________ Your Average GT

July 22nd, 2008, 05:47 PM	#39
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	they have it at the auto parts stores lol just ask __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

July 22nd, 2008, 05:49 PM	#40
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,153 iTrader: 1 reviews	The stock platinum plugs are good for more than 49k especially if you car is mostly stock. It wouldnt hurt to change them, I just wouldnt pay someone to do it for you yet. But its a cake job if you have a lil mechanical know-how __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

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