time for some engine tune up...

Zatrekaz · February 26th, 2008, 01:43 PM

I decided to put some money into tuning up and starting some basic mods on my engine. Here is my list thus far:

CAI:
Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Spark Plugs:
Bosch Platinum/Iridium +4

Spark Plug Wires:
eBay Motors: 94-96 97-98 FORD MUSTANG V6 8.2mm RED SPARK PLUG WIRES (item 160211069310 end time Feb-28-08 11:07:46 PST)
Would these be good to get? I dont really want to spend $100 for the Livewires.

Change Oil and Filter
Change Fuel Filter

Anymore suggestions?

GreenFaleen · February 26th, 2008, 02:32 PM

bosch is crap bad waste of money get mortorcraft or AC Delco coppers

everything else looks good

SlideFox · February 26th, 2008, 02:42 PM

NGK!!!

shadow5403 · February 26th, 2008, 02:44 PM

i wouldnt get those ignition cables...they look like cheap shit

Zatrekaz · February 26th, 2008, 02:45 PM

Already bought them, is it really worth a trip back to replace them? I used them in my old car, seemed to work fine.

I just relized the wires were for a different model Mustang.. looking for some more.

I found these:

MSD 8.5mm Red Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires - JEGS

However thats a bit higher priced than Ebay. Cant find any on ebay for a 03 V6. Anyone have some suggestions or should I buy these?

Zatrekaz · February 26th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by SlideFox

NGK!!!

I have no idea what that stands for Lol

shadow5403 · February 26th, 2008, 02:48 PM

they are a spark plug brand. i use them and like em.

Trent-04v6 · February 26th, 2008, 02:49 PM

just get stangwires >.<

itschristorres8 · February 26th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Already bought them, is it really worth a trip back to replace them? I used them in my old car, seemed to work fine.

I just relized the wires were for a different model Mustang.. looking for some more.

I found these:

MSD 8.5mm Red Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires - JEGS

However thats a bit higher priced than Ebay. Cant find any on ebay for a 03 V6. Anyone have some suggestions or should I buy these?

YES it is worth the trip back
i would get autolite or motocraft
im not a fan of NGK plugs on a mustang

also i hope you know those wires are for 98 and lower year cars

Zatrekaz · February 26th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

YES it is worth the trip back
i would get autolite or motocraft
im not a fan of NGK plugs on a mustang

also i hope you know those wires are for 98 and lower year cars

Ya I didint at first but I caught it. I am going to replace my Fuel Filter anyways, so I will see if they have Autolite or Motorcraft at the local shop. Whats the price difference of Bosch and these?

I found these wires, they are MSD Brand

Red Super Conductor 8.5mm Wires
2001-04 Mustang 3.8L V6
Boots: 45°

Shipped, $74... Sound good? I have heard some good things about MSD.

Prices for all these so far:

Plugs: $53
CAI: $75
Wires: $74

Total: $202

Zatrekaz · February 26th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Been researching... seems Copper plugs are better for performence than plat plated plugs? True?

If that is so, im taking these $53 plugs back and getting some Copper Autolite/Motorcraft.

itschristorres8 · February 26th, 2008, 03:15 PM

my goodness $53 in plugs
autolite coppers i paid like $10

Onemanzu · February 26th, 2008, 03:17 PM

if you want a new CAI get a bomz racing intake... $100 shipped

shadow5403 · February 26th, 2008, 03:18 PM

copper is better, but platinum will last longer. So if you dont want to change your plugs as often get the platinum. Either way performance wise you prolly wont see a difference between them.

work_in_progress · February 26th, 2008, 03:23 PM

i used autolite coppers for ever then went to autolite platinums then bosch +4
i never really noticed a difference except the platinums lasted longer
just get some coppers you wont notice any power difference

and your wallet wont have to report you for rape LOL

Trent-04v6 · February 26th, 2008, 03:33 PM

You should serivce your tranny too!

work_in_progress · February 26th, 2008, 03:43 PM

what performance can you really see in servicin the tranny
i havent had mine done and i have 180K on the odo
is it really worth it mine seems fine

shadow5403 · February 26th, 2008, 03:49 PM

tranny fluid should be flushed every 40-50k

Zatrekaz · February 26th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

if you want a new CAI get a bomz racing intake... $100 shipped

AM one is $75 before discount... shipped

obdnanr · February 26th, 2008, 06:09 PM

01-04 V6 Superconductor 8.5mm Sparkplug Wireset [ MSD32889 ] from Brothers Performance Warehouse

58.90$

February 26th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	time for some engine tune up... I decided to put some money into tuning up and starting some basic mods on my engine. Here is my list thus far: CAI: Mustang V6 Cold Air Intake Kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Spark Plugs: Bosch Platinum/Iridium +4 Spark Plug Wires: eBay Motors: 94-96 97-98 FORD MUSTANG V6 8.2mm RED SPARK PLUG WIRES (item 160211069310 end time Feb-28-08 11:07:46 PST) Would these be good to get? I dont really want to spend $100 for the Livewires. Change Oil and Filter Change Fuel Filter Anymore suggestions? __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 26th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	bosch is crap bad waste of money get mortorcraft or AC Delco coppers everything else looks good __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

February 26th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#3
SlideFox Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	NGK!!! __________________ '00 Silver Mustang V6 Coupe 18x9 Black Bullitt Front Wheels 18x10 Black Bullitt Rear Wheels Nitto NT-555 Tires Steeda Short Shifter BBK Intake Mach 1 Chin Spoiler w/ Grill Delete Projector Headlights

February 26th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#4
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wouldnt get those ignition cables...they look like cheap shit __________________

February 26th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Already bought them, is it really worth a trip back to replace them? I used them in my old car, seemed to work fine. I just relized the wires were for a different model Mustang.. looking for some more. I found these: MSD 8.5mm Red Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires - JEGS However thats a bit higher priced than Ebay. Cant find any on ebay for a 03 V6. Anyone have some suggestions or should I buy these? __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 26th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#7
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	they are a spark plug brand. i use them and like em. __________________

February 26th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#8
Trent-04v6 Regular 2004 Mustang v6 Slow Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Worth,TX Posts: 300 iTrader: 0 reviews	just get stangwires >.< __________________ MAC O/R H-Pipe, MAC Catback, 3.73 Gears, T-Lok, CAI, H&R Supersport Springs, Tokico Blue Shocks/Struts, MM CC Plates, Steeda Front + Rear Sway Bars. BLOW OUT SALES.. New beast: 2002 BMW M3.. about as good as it gets in a sixxer.

February 26th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#11
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Been researching... seems Copper plugs are better for performence than plat plated plugs? True? If that is so, im taking these $53 plugs back and getting some Copper Autolite/Motorcraft. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 26th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#12
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	my goodness $53 in plugs autolite coppers i paid like $10 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

February 26th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#13
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you want a new CAI get a bomz racing intake... $100 shipped __________________ My Foz

February 26th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#14
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	copper is better, but platinum will last longer. So if you dont want to change your plugs as often get the platinum. Either way performance wise you prolly wont see a difference between them. __________________

February 26th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#15
work_in_progress Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	i used autolite coppers for ever then went to autolite platinums then bosch +4 i never really noticed a difference except the platinums lasted longer just get some coppers you wont notice any power difference and your wallet wont have to report you for rape LOL __________________ 1995 V6 true dual umm......DIABEETUS!!

February 26th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#16
Trent-04v6 Regular 2004 Mustang v6 Slow Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Worth,TX Posts: 300 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should serivce your tranny too! __________________ MAC O/R H-Pipe, MAC Catback, 3.73 Gears, T-Lok, CAI, H&R Supersport Springs, Tokico Blue Shocks/Struts, MM CC Plates, Steeda Front + Rear Sway Bars. BLOW OUT SALES.. New beast: 2002 BMW M3.. about as good as it gets in a sixxer.

February 26th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#17
work_in_progress Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	what performance can you really see in servicin the tranny i havent had mine done and i have 180K on the odo is it really worth it mine seems fine __________________ 1995 V6 true dual umm......DIABEETUS!!

February 26th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#18
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	tranny fluid should be flushed every 40-50k __________________

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February 26th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#20
obdnanr Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6 340/373 - yay for belts Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: around Posts: 1,764 iTrader: 0 reviews	01-04 V6 Superconductor 8.5mm Sparkplug Wireset [ MSD32889 ] from Brothers Performance Warehouse 58.90$ __________________ 4.2L, gforce t5, 8.8, d1sc, other shit. stang is down

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