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I just bought a LX 5.0 and it needs a tune-up. My question is what do I need to do a good tune-up and should I use performance parts instead of OEM parts to do it?

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Bump please help

ben5.0

new dist. cap/rotor, ford racing 8.8 mm ignition wires, oil change, fuel filter change, sparkplugs(autolites), maybe reset the timing(13*)

is your engine stock?

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yes it is all stock. It has about 141000 miles on it and has never been rebuilt. As far as I could tell there is only one spot leaking oil and it is the passenger side valve cover. nothing from the heads or oil pan. It just is a little rough when running at idle. I want to rebuild it and try to make around 350 wheel HP, but I have always been more interested in how the car handles more then power. So i will probably upgrade all the suspension first then rebuilt the engine. I just want to get it reliable and strong first with out getting to deep into modding it. Thanks for the help.

ben5.0

well if its got 141,000 miles,and your looking for a reliable motor, i would go ahead and get a new shortblock and build it up