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Old 05-16-2006, 04:21 PM
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what does everyone like best.. what are the differences in buying a cheaper autolite set for around $40 than the others? whats a good size? 8 mm, 8.8mm, or 9 mm?
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Old 05-16-2006, 04:22 PM
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I am not positive on this but I dont think there is a huge difference between an 8.8 and a 9mm wire. I know alot of people who run Ford Racing's 9mm.... you can also go with Taylor or MSD.
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Ford racing, 9mm. Great wires for the money!!
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:49 PM
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For the price Ford Racing is a good choice or Moroso.
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:56 PM
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I have autolite 8mm wires, car runs with no problems. I got them for $25 at advanced.
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:57 PM
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I got the ford racing 9" because they were blue.
and they are made to fit our motor, they are also numbered per cylinder
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Old 05-17-2006, 11:01 PM
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Ford Racing 9mm
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Old 05-17-2006, 11:04 PM
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Ford racing, 9mm. Great wires for the money!!
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Old 05-18-2006, 01:19 AM
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About a year ago I bought a set of Autolites. Decent quality, but the fit on two of the wires was way off. Boy was I pissed off when I laid them all down on the driveway.

Come to find out, Autolite makes just one universal fit for all 5.0's, pickups and all. Next time - Ford Racing for sure.
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About a year ago I bought a set of Autolites. Decent quality, but the fit on two of the wires was way off. Boy was I pissed off when I laid them all down on the driveway.

Come to find out, Autolite makes just one universal fit for all 5.0's, pickups and all. Next time - Ford Racing for sure.
I didn't really have any problems like that with my autolites. I layed them all out before I put them on and ran them from the plugs to the cap. That way I knew the wire would work first. They aren't numbered or anything so you can use any wire for any plug.
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