spark plugs

sixshooter · August 20th, 2010, 10:17 PM

I tried the search function, but had no luck. So here goes, which spark plugs do you recommend for a 99 3.8 with 120k on the clock? The car is unmodified (engine-wise), and probably will not be modded. TIA

Andy!

v6kid · August 20th, 2010, 10:19 PM

Go to the local auto store tell them what you need and they will say what the OEM should be. Stick OEM.

shelton gt 500 · August 20th, 2010, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by v6kid

Go to the local auto store tell them what you need and they will say what the OEM should be. Stick OEM.

x2 stay with oem

sixshooter · August 20th, 2010, 10:23 PM

OEM are the motorcraft...riiiight? The guy at O'Reillys said that the Autolites work just as good. I might seem like an idiot asking questions about plugs lol...Its just that I want to compare what you guys run. I ran NGK's in my GTP (12 sec GTP).

shelton gt 500 · August 20th, 2010, 11:02 PM

stick with motorcraft OEM
Auto parts stores hire people fresh off the street and call them auto specialist. When i walk into an auto parts store and ask for a 9/16 crescent wrench and they go looking....lol....i walk out.

sixshooter · August 20th, 2010, 11:12 PM

^^lol! Sounds good. 3 votes for OEM works for me. Lets see how this pony reacts to new plugs and wires.

Andy!

v6kid · August 20th, 2010, 11:39 PM

When I went to NAPA they hooked me up with autolite Iridium.. said that was the OEM

clidefr0g · August 21st, 2010, 02:09 AM

lol 9/16 crescent.. around here all the autoparts stores require you to have completed the proper courses.

goren813 · August 21st, 2010, 12:09 PM

Motorcraft plain 'ol plugs.

ESG-642T · August 21st, 2010, 01:03 PM

I've ran NGK plugs since the first time I changed mine...

Mr. Red Pony · August 21st, 2010, 01:08 PM

I have motorcraft now. I had NKGs before and it didn't add/minus anything. Plus they cost less... (motorcraft that is)

nukeman13 · August 21st, 2010, 01:31 PM

autozones computer recommended platinum on my plugs and they were 2$ a plug and they are good

236Mustang · August 21st, 2010, 11:25 PM

motorcraft or autolite copper

ESG-642T · August 21st, 2010, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by 236Mustang

motorcraft or autolite copper

Or TR6 IX

.. ok maybe that a bit much :p

236Mustang · August 21st, 2010, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Or TR6 IX

.. ok maybe that a bit much :p

maybe for turbo or supercharge cars

i might get those next time i need to change my plugs

mcqueen · August 22nd, 2010, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

I've ran NGK plugs since the first time I changed mine...

+1. My NGKs run fine, pretty expensive though ($45 for 6).

Stick with Motorcraft or Autolite copper plugs. You should be able to pick up 6 for under $10.

Mr. Red Pony · August 22nd, 2010, 12:24 AM

When it come to plugs. No need to got for the expensive brand. No need do plugs with multiple diodes. They don't make 'more spark. They either split the spark up, or it travels to the path of least resistance. The motorcraft come pre-gapped, but I would recommend checking the gap at the store. Autozone keeps a gap coin behind/on the counter. Two of mine were under gapped.

goren813 · August 22nd, 2010, 01:39 PM

I would just buy the $1 gap tool and do it at home. Half of mine (motorcraft) wern't gapped correcty.

ESG-642T · August 22nd, 2010, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

+1. My NGKs run fine, pretty expensive though ($45 for 6).

Stick with Motorcraft or Autolite copper plugs. You should be able to pick up 6 for under $10.

Your doing it wrong.

mcqueen · August 22nd, 2010, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Your doing it wrong.

Hey I went for the TR55IX Iridiums. But that was back when I was a car newbie. I've considered just picking up a set of cheap Autolite coppers from WalMart and swapping them but the NGKs are running fine

August 20th, 2010, 10:17 PM	#1
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	spark plugs I tried the search function, but had no luck. So here goes, which spark plugs do you recommend for a 99 3.8 with 120k on the clock? The car is unmodified (engine-wise), and probably will not be modded. TIA Andy! __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

August 20th, 2010, 10:19 PM	#2
v6kid Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to the local auto store tell them what you need and they will say what the OEM should be. Stick OEM. __________________ I went to school to be a mechanic, so I know what I'm talking about most of the time. mods in the garage, slowly getting peppier. 6ershootout.com summer of 2012... Be There

August 20th, 2010, 10:23 PM	#4
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	OEM are the motorcraft...riiiight? The guy at O'Reillys said that the Autolites work just as good. I might seem like an idiot asking questions about plugs lol...Its just that I want to compare what you guys run. I ran NGK's in my GTP (12 sec GTP). __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

August 20th, 2010, 11:02 PM	#5
shelton gt 500 Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Breckenridge TX Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 reviews	stick with motorcraft OEM Auto parts stores hire people fresh off the street and call them auto specialist. When i walk into an auto parts store and ask for a 9/16 crescent wrench and they go looking....lol....i walk out. __________________

August 20th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#6
sixshooter Regular 1999 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^lol! Sounds good. 3 votes for OEM works for me. Lets see how this pony reacts to new plugs and wires. Andy! __________________ 1999 Bright Atlantic Blue Metallic V6 Stang 18x9 Bullitts\|\|GT Rear Bumper\|\|Flowmaster\|\|3 inch tips\|\|Stock wing Mod \|\|Mach 1 chin spoiler\|\|grille delete\|\|Sequential Tails CLICK HERE FOR MY GARAGE AND SHITTY CELL PHONE PICS

August 20th, 2010, 11:39 PM	#7
v6kid Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	When I went to NAPA they hooked me up with autolite Iridium.. said that was the OEM __________________ I went to school to be a mechanic, so I know what I'm talking about most of the time. mods in the garage, slowly getting peppier. 6ershootout.com summer of 2012... Be There

August 21st, 2010, 12:09 PM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Motorcraft plain 'ol plugs. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 21st, 2010, 01:03 PM	#10
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've ran NGK plugs since the first time I changed mine... __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

August 21st, 2010, 01:08 PM	#11
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I have motorcraft now. I had NKGs before and it didn't add/minus anything. Plus they cost less... (motorcraft that is) __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 21st, 2010, 01:31 PM	#12
nukeman13 Enthusiast 99 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: alabama Posts: 643 iTrader: 0 reviews	autozones computer recommended platinum on my plugs and they were 2$ a plug and they are good

August 21st, 2010, 11:25 PM	#13
236Mustang Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 442 iTrader: 0 reviews	motorcraft or autolite copper __________________ 1995 Turbo V6 Mustang (auto) Check out my build <---- ET: 14.1@99mph (coupler blowing off/MBC failing ) Built by Iron Horse Motorsports

August 22nd, 2010, 12:24 AM	#17
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	When it come to plugs. No need to got for the expensive brand. No need do plugs with multiple diodes. They don't make 'more spark. They either split the spark up, or it travels to the path of least resistance. The motorcraft come pre-gapped, but I would recommend checking the gap at the store. Autozone keeps a gap coin behind/on the counter. Two of mine were under gapped. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 22nd, 2010, 01:39 PM	#18
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would just buy the $1 gap tool and do it at home. Half of mine (motorcraft) wern't gapped correcty. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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