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best tune up parts?

what are the best parts to use for a tune up like wires and plugs any difference in high end plugs and wires

best tune up parts?

Reply #1
Some wires are better, some aren't. I haven't had one issue with the stuff they sell at autozone, and usually the first time i swap them is the last time. Now if you have modified the car some, its a different story.

Buy the $1.99 copper autolite plugs your car was designed for.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #2
has headers and h pipe and a cobra intake with a modified explorer tb thats about it

best tune up parts?

Reply #3
Hard to beat Motorcraft plugs and wires.
Mike

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Reply #4
Quote from: mcb82gt;450494
Hard to beat Motorcraft plugs and wires.

+1

For the most part use Motorcraft stuff anywhere you can.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #5
thats what i thought i did all msd parts and have nothing but problems
9

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Reply #6
What msd parts are you running?
I have extra oem coils if you need one to test

I would start off with motorcraft wires, plugs, tfi, and coil and then see where your at
1987 T-Bird TC: 5-Spd, 5-lug conv., CHE Rear CAs, '04 Cobra wheels and 13" Brakes, Vac Assist conv: '93 Cobra BB/MC & Wilwood PV, Gutted/Knived Intakes, T3 turbo, RFE6 Mani, Stinger 3" Exhaust & Oil Feed, 255HP Walbro, Kirban AFPR, RR Cam, Esslinger Cam gear and Round Tooth Conv., Gillis Boost Valve, Speedway Dual Valve Spring,  K&N, 130a 3g Alt conv., 140mph Speedo
Running Better Than Ever :burnout:

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Reply #7
msd sf wires and coil also the dist cap i did the tfi with a autozone tfi last year

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Reply #8
Ive heard nothing but problems with auto parts store TFI's.  Get a motorcraft one.
Mike

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Reply #9
wheres the best place to get motorcraft?

 

best tune up parts?

Reply #10
.any auto parts store or dealer ship. Wallmart even has spark plugs and oil filters.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com