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RAS 96GT · 08-31-2000, 12:24 PM

I need plug wires...

Does anyone have any problems w/after market wires?? or am I wasting my time? Im being told to stay w/stock O.E. Im thinking about FMS 9mm. or will I lose spark travel on a larger wire? No power adders or heads planned. I need any recommendations on 8.5mm's too. Anyone?...any ideas thanks-

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-Rich Lazer Red 96GT, K&N, Steeda Pullies, Mobile 1 Synth, NGK TR55s,Pro 5.0 Shifter, 3.27 Gears, and more to come.

Hammer · 08-31-2000, 01:22 PM

In my opinion, plug wires are one of the last things in the performance arena you want to look at for near stock stangs unless you're going for a whole new ignition system.

If they just need to be replaced, I'd go for the FMS 9mm wires, They deliver a good spark and are pretty sturdy.

Be advised, if you're going from 8mm wires, you may need to "adjust" the wire looms to hold the larger diameter wires. I just bought some aftermarket FMS looms to take care of the issue.

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"The Yellowjacket"
1998 Mustang GT
13.97@103
"Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy"

"They think they can make fuel from horse manure.... Now, I don't know if your car will be able to get 30 miles to the gallon, but it's sure gonna put a stop to siphoning."
- Billie Holliday

2cammer97 · 08-31-2000, 06:46 PM

get the FMS 9mm wires. they look great under the hood and will make your car feel better on the top end. you will need different looms to hold the larger wires.

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97 Mustang GT Rio Red w/ tan leather
Nitto NT555extreme 255/45ZR17 on all fours
Steeda sport springs
Steeda caster/camber plates
Offset steering rack bushings
Tokico struts/shocks
Steeda Triax shifter
FMS heavy duty clutch w/ aluminum quadrant and firewall adjuster
FMS 3.73 Gears
FMS 70 mm Throttle body
Pro-M 87 mm mass air
K&N filter w/ removed silencer
FMS underdrive pullies
FMS 9mm plug wires
Steeda timing adjuster
MSD DIS-4 ignition
Aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Walbro 190 lph fuel pump
FMS shorty headers
Bassani x-pipe w/ cats
Mac cat-back exhaust
Mac white face gauges w/ autometer shiftlight

Dino · 09-02-2000, 05:41 PM

I just replaced the wires on my 96GT because it was missing on the highway and missing pretty bad if I dropped a gear to pass someone. I went with factory replacement ones from my Ford dealer. Problem solved

08-31-2000, 12:24 PM	#1
RAS 96GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 6	Get Wired? I need plug wires... Does anyone have any problems w/after market wires?? or am I wasting my time? Im being told to stay w/stock O.E. Im thinking about FMS 9mm. or will I lose spark travel on a larger wire? No power adders or heads planned. I need any recommendations on 8.5mm's too. Anyone?...any ideas thanks- ------------------ -Rich Lazer Red 96GT, K&N, Steeda Pullies, Mobile 1 Synth, NGK TR55s,Pro 5.0 Shifter, 3.27 Gears, and more to come.

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08-31-2000, 01:22 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	In my opinion, plug wires are one of the last things in the performance arena you want to look at for near stock stangs unless you're going for a whole new ignition system. If they just need to be replaced, I'd go for the FMS 9mm wires, They deliver a good spark and are pretty sturdy. Be advised, if you're going from 8mm wires, you may need to "adjust" the wire looms to hold the larger diameter wires. I just bought some aftermarket FMS looms to take care of the issue. ------------------ "The Yellowjacket" 1998 Mustang GT 13.97@103 "Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy" "They think they can make fuel from horse manure.... Now, I don't know if your car will be able to get 30 miles to the gallon, but it's sure gonna put a stop to siphoning." - Billie Holliday

08-31-2000, 06:46 PM	#3
2cammer97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: carrollton, tx, USA Posts: 15	get the FMS 9mm wires. they look great under the hood and will make your car feel better on the top end. you will need different looms to hold the larger wires. ------------------ 97 Mustang GT Rio Red w/ tan leather Nitto NT555extreme 255/45ZR17 on all fours Steeda sport springs Steeda caster/camber plates Offset steering rack bushings Tokico struts/shocks Steeda Triax shifter FMS heavy duty clutch w/ aluminum quadrant and firewall adjuster FMS 3.73 Gears FMS 70 mm Throttle body Pro-M 87 mm mass air K&N filter w/ removed silencer FMS underdrive pullies FMS 9mm plug wires Steeda timing adjuster MSD DIS-4 ignition Aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure regulator Walbro 190 lph fuel pump FMS shorty headers Bassani x-pipe w/ cats Mac cat-back exhaust Mac white face gauges w/ autometer shiftlight

09-02-2000, 05:41 PM	#4
Dino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 74	I just replaced the wires on my 96GT because it was missing on the highway and missing pretty bad if I dropped a gear to pass someone. I went with factory replacement ones from my Ford dealer. Problem solved