spark plugs and wires

SON1C · March 7th, 2011, 09:37 PM

already have ngk plugs ready to go in, was thinking about getting these wires http://www.americanmuscle.com/taylor...es-0104v6.html

car has 62000 miles, oem plugs and wires.

Rich J · March 7th, 2011, 09:42 PM

In my opinion keep it OEM unless you have a valid reason for needing better plugs as in colder plugs. Only thing that constitutes needing them is boost or nitrous. Just my opinion though, everything else is a waste of money. I am running autolite coppers with motorcraft wires at the moment and don't have a single issue.

SON1C · March 7th, 2011, 09:46 PM

the reason i got the ngk was just because it was a good deal, they should be fine though?

SON1C · March 7th, 2011, 09:46 PM

the reason i got the ngk was just because it was a good deal, they should be fine though?

TRXrider400 · March 7th, 2011, 10:51 PM

Yeah, i just did my entire ignition coil and plugs. Put in new plugs, new ignition coil.. OEM wires. Runs like a charm. I wouldnt upgrade wires unless you burnt one out or had a good reason to. otherwise the stock ones work just aw well.

robb15033 · March 8th, 2011, 04:11 AM

I have used those wires in the past. They will do just fine.
OEM wires do a good job of providing a consistent performance level. I upgraded to Granatelli wires for added insurance. I once had the misfortune of installing an aftermarket used ignition coil that caused a terrible missfire and caused the plug wire boots to raise in temperature and have a melt down. Severe damage in about 45 seconds. I did not carry any spare wires and I was at a family members garage-Fu****-
When I got to 200k miles, I replaced the ignition coil and wires. The ones I choose have done me well on the street and many dyno runs.
Under normal circumstances OEM will serve you right. Some aftermarket parts can serve the same purpose and sometimes some added insurance.

mcqueen · March 8th, 2011, 08:32 AM

OEM OEM OEM. No need to go spend a bunch of money on things that aren't going to help you man. If your wires are still in good condition, just let them do their thing. I changed my wires at 100k miles but they were still in decent condition. The replacement wires were OEM quality made by some brand that RockAuto was going to stop carrying so I picked up the set of wires for $12 from them. As far as plugs, I've got NGKs in as well and I'm not impressed with them. I get some detonation at higher RPMs (they've only got about 10k miles on them) so they'll be getting swapped out for the Autolite coppers I have waiting to go in.

BabyStang12 · March 10th, 2011, 04:22 PM

I have the NGKs too.. they seem to work decent, I guess. And I replaced my wires simply bc mine were trashed lol but McQueen... Do the Autolites perform better? I heard NGK were the best, which is why I got them.

March 7th, 2011, 09:37 PM	#1
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,055 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	spark plugs and wires already have ngk plugs ready to go in, was thinking about getting these wires http://www.americanmuscle.com/taylor...es-0104v6.html car has 62000 miles, oem plugs and wires. __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

March 7th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#2
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	In my opinion keep it OEM unless you have a valid reason for needing better plugs as in colder plugs. Only thing that constitutes needing them is boost or nitrous. Just my opinion though, everything else is a waste of money. I am running autolite coppers with motorcraft wires at the moment and don't have a single issue. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

March 7th, 2011, 09:46 PM	#3
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,055 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	the reason i got the ngk was just because it was a good deal, they should be fine though? __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

March 7th, 2011, 09:46 PM	#4
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,055 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	the reason i got the ngk was just because it was a good deal, they should be fine though? __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

March 7th, 2011, 10:51 PM	#5
TRXrider400 Regular 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, i just did my entire ignition coil and plugs. Put in new plugs, new ignition coil.. OEM wires. Runs like a charm. I wouldnt upgrade wires unless you burnt one out or had a good reason to. otherwise the stock ones work just aw well. __________________ 2002 Mustang V6, GT Rims, Cold Air intake, Blue LED interior.

March 8th, 2011, 04:11 AM	#6
robb15033 Regular 1997 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have used those wires in the past. They will do just fine. OEM wires do a good job of providing a consistent performance level. I upgraded to Granatelli wires for added insurance. I once had the misfortune of installing an aftermarket used ignition coil that caused a terrible missfire and caused the plug wire boots to raise in temperature and have a melt down. Severe damage in about 45 seconds. I did not carry any spare wires and I was at a family members garage-Fu**- When I got to 200k miles, I replaced the ignition coil and wires. The ones I choose have done me well on the street and many dyno runs. Under normal circumstances OEM will serve you right. Some aftermarket parts can serve the same purpose and sometimes some added insurance. __________________ '97 3.8** MODIFIED

March 10th, 2011, 04:22 PM	#8
BabyStang12 Newbie 2001 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the NGKs too.. they seem to work decent, I guess. And I replaced my wires simply bc mine were trashed lol but McQueen... Do the Autolites perform better? I heard NGK were the best, which is why I got them. __________________

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