New Spark Plug Wires

itschristorres8 · September 27th, 2006, 10:57 PM

im looking into getting new spark plugs wires but i wana know if there useful at all and which to get...
is there any point in getting better wires?! any kinda improvement at all?
i kknow there not to expensive and i dont expect a big gain but just any increase in performance or anything

99mustang232 · September 27th, 2006, 11:09 PM

i have always choose the msd 8.5 superconductors but others really like the livewires, needless to say there is actually a slight gain in performance over the OE parts, and for sparkplugs look at the autolite coppers or the motorcrafts. don't forget to get some antiseize for the threads

Cricket · September 27th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Go for MSD. I'm gonna change to MSD soon. I have Livewires, but I like MSD more.

itschristorres8 · September 27th, 2006, 11:10 PM

"some antiseize for the threads"

antiseize?! whats that?

99mustang232 · September 27th, 2006, 11:27 PM

antiseize is a compond that you brush onto the sprak plug threads, so the heat doesn't cause them to seize with the aluminum heads, then when you go to remove them and you would ask what a helicoil is

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8004d019.jsp

itschristorres8 · September 27th, 2006, 11:36 PM

ok so when i change the wires i put that antiseize on them, then i can jus plug them right in and im set...?
also where can i get the antiseize at?

Cricket · September 28th, 2006, 12:01 AM

I got antiseize when I ordered my wires. Your local pepboys, advanced auto parts, etc should carry it.

itschristorres8 · September 28th, 2006, 01:53 PM

anyone know the best place to get these?

Cricket · September 28th, 2006, 03:41 PM

I think summitt has msd wires for the 3.8...not to sure ask 99 where he got his.

itschristorres8 · September 28th, 2006, 04:25 PM

yea but i dont really wana get it if its over $50...i'd rather save up for something..better

Cricket · September 28th, 2006, 05:10 PM

They help out more than you think. Also they really help out when you go for fi

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · September 28th, 2006, 10:10 PM

I just put a little motor oil on the threads (and yes, all of my heads are aluminum)

also, wires wont actually do much without a higher power ingnition (just incase you didnt know)

btw, i wouldnt use a taper guage, use a wire guage

99mustang232 · September 28th, 2006, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

ok so when i change the wires i put that antiseize on them, then i can jus plug them right in and im set...?
also where can i get the antiseize at?

antiseize only goes on the spark plug threads, on the plug to wire connection you use dielectric grease, both are found at your local parts stores (autozone, advance, napa, pepboys...ect.)

99mustang232 · September 28th, 2006, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Cricket

I think summitt has msd wires for the 3.8...not to sure ask 99 where he got his.

i got my msd wires from summit

Cricket · September 28th, 2006, 10:18 PM

yea thats where I thought you got yours from. How much were they?

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · October 1st, 2006, 12:43 PM

dont get anti sieze!(unless a mechanic or sombody with experience says otherwise) just put a bit of motor oil on the threads!(mine never stick)

itschristorres8 · October 1st, 2006, 12:45 PM

ok yours never stick...but you use a slippery substance like oil....so it does?!
im not tryin to be a smartass, i just wana know before i get it

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · October 1st, 2006, 01:01 PM

The oil mainly helps with threading it. Its just that all my cars heads are aluminum and ive never used anti sieze, it sounds like a bit of a gimick to me...

chrish91286 · October 4th, 2006, 03:33 PM

well i am a mechanic and whenever i do plugs and wires i use anti-sieze and die electric grease.

99mustang232 · October 6th, 2006, 01:39 AM

never heard of anyone using oil on the spark plug threads before

September 27th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#1
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	New Spark Plug Wires im looking into getting new spark plugs wires but i wana know if there useful at all and which to get... is there any point in getting better wires?! any kinda improvement at all? i kknow there not to expensive and i dont expect a big gain but just any increase in performance or anything __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 27th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#2
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	i have always choose the msd 8.5 superconductors but others really like the livewires, needless to say there is actually a slight gain in performance over the OE parts, and for sparkplugs look at the autolite coppers or the motorcrafts. don't forget to get some antiseize for the threads __________________ ...even fire and single cammin

September 27th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#4
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	"some antiseize for the threads" antiseize?! whats that? __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 27th, 2006, 11:27 PM	#5
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	antiseize is a compond that you brush onto the sprak plug threads, so the heat doesn't cause them to seize with the aluminum heads, then when you go to remove them and you would ask what a helicoil is http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8004d019.jsp __________________ ...even fire and single cammin

September 27th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#6
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	ok so when i change the wires i put that antiseize on them, then i can jus plug them right in and im set...? also where can i get the antiseize at? __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 28th, 2006, 01:53 PM	#8
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	anyone know the best place to get these? __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 28th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#10
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	yea but i dont really wana get it if its over $50...i'd rather save up for something..better __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 28th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#12
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462	I just put a little motor oil on the threads (and yes, all of my heads are aluminum) also, wires wont actually do much without a higher power ingnition (just incase you didnt know) btw, i wouldnt use a taper guage, use a wire guage __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...borbmw_156.jpg God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

October 1st, 2006, 12:43 PM	#16
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462	dont get anti sieze!(unless a mechanic or sombody with experience says otherwise) just put a bit of motor oil on the threads!(mine never stick) __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...borbmw_156.jpg God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

October 1st, 2006, 12:45 PM	#17
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	ok yours never stick...but you use a slippery substance like oil....so it does?! im not tryin to be a smartass, i just wana know before i get it __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

October 1st, 2006, 01:01 PM	#18
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462	The oil mainly helps with threading it. Its just that all my cars heads are aluminum and ive never used anti sieze, it sounds like a bit of a gimick to me... __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...borbmw_156.jpg God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

October 4th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#19
chrish91286 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: chesterfield, VA Posts: 248	well i am a mechanic and whenever i do plugs and wires i use anti-sieze and die electric grease. __________________ 70mm t/b, plenum, cast intake manifold, full magnaflow exhaust, JLT cai, FRPP c springs, anti roll kit, steeda upper control arms, custom tune, subframe connectors, HID headlights, mach 1 chin spoiler

October 6th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#20
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	never heard of anyone using oil on the spark plug threads before __________________ ...even fire and single cammin

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