Tune up

lowerswill · 03-14-2002, 03:22 PM

My 96 stang is in dire need of a tune-up.

From looking at it, it looks like it still has the original plugs and wires. I am going to use performance wires but no idea as to what plugs would be the best.

Is there a true difference in plugs? if so, which one do you guys recommend?
I used to always go with the best priced ones but that was before I had a nice car. Any suggestions would be appriciated. If there is any other advice for the tune, please share..

95mustanggt · 03-14-2002, 04:27 PM

I like the Ford 9mm wires the best, but I'm sure there are better out there. But you won't go wrong with the ford wires.

I would keep to Ford replacement plugs too.

You should look at your coolant, it may also need a change. Depending on your mileage, you may also want to do a tranny oil swap and rear differential oil swap, but only if you've got some miles on the car.

lowerswill · 03-14-2002, 05:01 PM

Currently I have about 71k miles on it. i am not sure if the coolant has ever been replace considering the plugs are still original. I was actually planning on changing the coolant this spring. I didn't know that you should do a tranny oil change. I was always told that a standard never needs changed. I never thought about the differential. Thanks for pointing that out.

95mustanggt · 03-15-2002, 10:12 AM

If anyone ever tells you that a fuild never has to be changed, tell them to get back in there 9 second stock civic and go bug the other ricers.

I can't remember when you should change the tranny fluid on a 5 speed. I think it's 60,000 miles.

Lubricants are an essential part of any machine. They must always be clean, provide the proper lubrication (viscosity) and have the proper additives (to prevent rust, frothing or whatever).

GaryDawg · 03-18-2002, 05:34 PM

I bought the FRPP 9mm (red) ignition wires and they are a bit too big for the stock wire looms... If you use a dremel and slightly "core" out the plastic, they will fit just fine. I haven't replaced my plugs yet but I hear platinum is not the way to go...

(The red wires really dress up my engine...)

03-14-2002, 03:22 PM	#1
lowerswill Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21	Tune up My 96 stang is in dire need of a tune-up. From looking at it, it looks like it still has the original plugs and wires. I am going to use performance wires but no idea as to what plugs would be the best. Is there a true difference in plugs? if so, which one do you guys recommend? I used to always go with the best priced ones but that was before I had a nice car. Any suggestions would be appriciated. If there is any other advice for the tune, please share..

03-14-2002, 04:27 PM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I like the Ford 9mm wires the best, but I'm sure there are better out there. But you won't go wrong with the ford wires. I would keep to Ford replacement plugs too. You should look at your coolant, it may also need a change. Depending on your mileage, you may also want to do a tranny oil swap and rear differential oil swap, but only if you've got some miles on the car. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-15-2002, 10:12 AM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	If anyone ever tells you that a fuild never has to be changed, tell them to get back in there 9 second stock civic and go bug the other ricers. I can't remember when you should change the tranny fluid on a 5 speed. I think it's 60,000 miles. Lubricants are an essential part of any machine. They must always be clean, provide the proper lubrication (viscosity) and have the proper additives (to prevent rust, frothing or whatever). __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-18-2002, 05:34 PM	#5
GaryDawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 202	$.02 about wires... I bought the FRPP 9mm (red) ignition wires and they are a bit too big for the stock wire looms... If you use a dremel and slightly "core" out the plastic, they will fit just fine. I haven't replaced my plugs yet but I hear platinum is not the way to go... (The red wires really dress up my engine...) __________________ '98 Rio Red Mustang GT 'vert (clicky) See my "User Ride"...

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03-14-2002, 05:01 PM	#3
lowerswill Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21	Currently I have about 71k miles on it. i am not sure if the coolant has ever been replace considering the plugs are still original. I was actually planning on changing the coolant this spring. I didn't know that you should do a tranny oil change. I was always told that a standard never needs changed. I never thought about the differential. Thanks for pointing that out.