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Old 06-28-2009, 10:20 PM
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V-power 7s. Should i toss them out and just put autolite platinums in?



also, what are good plug wires to run?
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Old 06-29-2009, 06:19 PM
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Autolite or Ford copper plugs and frequent changes. I have used Ford Racing wires for years and have not had any problems.
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your ride was not designed to be run with platnuims, run a standard copper core resistor plug
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:51 PM
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So 8 or 9mm wires? and autolite copper plugs are the way to go? Why would you say to go those over platinum (not saying youre wrong.. jw). I know a couple people who say to put the platinums in... are they doing something wrong? Also, what should i gap them at, .54?



sorry for all the questions.
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:16 PM
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BUMP



What do you guys prefer to gap the copper cores to?
And should i go with 8 or 9mm plug wires?
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:51 PM
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whats wrong with NGKs? i run TR8 s all the time neever had a problem...
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yup i run ngk tr6's on my setup
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Old 07-01-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by XPBaller
So 8 or 9mm wires? and autolite copper plugs are the way to go? Why would you say to go those over platinum (not saying youre wrong.. jw). I know a couple people who say to put the platinums in... are they doing something wrong? Also, what should i gap them at, .54?

sorry for all the questions.
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TFI ignition system was not designed to run platinum plugs.... don't get caught by the trend... and I've wasted some $$ testing them, not worth it.... and yes, they are doing something wrong. BTW... NGK spark plugs are quality spark plugs, no need to waste money. Regarding the gap.... start with .045'" .. test it and change to .050".... test again, and see what YOUR setup likes. LUK
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like luk says run a resistor style plug, NGK brand is good but no need to go with plat
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Old 07-01-2009, 11:10 PM
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Well theyre NGK v-power 7s, which are way too hot... right??



I'm just gonna buy some autolite copper cores and gap them at .45 and see what happens




also, like asked before, 8 or 9 mm plug wires? I'm gonna go with ford racing wires... but I dont wanna under/over do it. I have an MSD coil/distributer if that matters..




Thanks for all the feedback, guys

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