tune up time

SnakeDriver97 · 08-21-2002, 03:27 PM

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions about tune up parts. I have a '97 Cobra with 84k (yeah..I know its kinda hi, but I got a good deal on it). Anyway, I was thinking either Taylor or Bosch wires, Iridium or Bosch platinum plugs...and a new timing chain. I would appreciate any recommondations on the above or on other things I should replace...Thanks

The Deuce · 08-21-2002, 04:00 PM

Save your money and don't buy platinum plugs. They only supposedly last longer, not fire hotter or such.

Get a new air filter, or clean the K&N if so equipped. If you're doing the timing chain, maybe look into pulleys. 84k isn't that high if it was taken care of.

Titan · 08-21-2002, 04:37 PM

I agree w/ Deuce...platinum plugs = crap. I would recommend getting some 9mm wires. FRPP sells them for about $50 a set (I think...don't hold it against me). Also, K & N is a good idea if you don't already have it.

SnakeDriver97 · 08-21-2002, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the info....I do have a K&N...I guess I'll try those iridium plugs...there like a $100 thogh...and the Taylor 10.4mm wires....underdrive pulleys sound like good idea too....thanks......Hey Titan, we share the same majors.....good luck with it.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 08-21-2002, 06:51 PM

Check out NGK TR55IX's (iridium) $7.49 a plug and work great...really. They sell them at NAPA auto parts...

What ever you do...forget about Bosch's Platinum +4's, I had them for 1 month and my car never ran worse. With the NGK's, my car runs smoother than my Crown Vic!

Good luck

08-21-2002, 03:27 PM	#1
SnakeDriver97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 24	tune up time I was wondering if anyone has suggestions about tune up parts. I have a '97 Cobra with 84k (yeah..I know its kinda hi, but I got a good deal on it). Anyway, I was thinking either Taylor or Bosch wires, Iridium or Bosch platinum plugs...and a new timing chain. I would appreciate any recommondations on the above or on other things I should replace...Thanks __________________ '97 Procharged Cobra

08-21-2002, 04:00 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Save your money and don't buy platinum plugs. They only supposedly last longer, not fire hotter or such. Get a new air filter, or clean the K&N if so equipped. If you're doing the timing chain, maybe look into pulleys. 84k isn't that high if it was taken care of. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-21-2002, 04:37 PM	#3
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	I agree w/ Deuce...platinum plugs = crap. I would recommend getting some 9mm wires. FRPP sells them for about $50 a set (I think...don't hold it against me). Also, K & N is a good idea if you don't already have it. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

08-21-2002, 06:28 PM	#4
SnakeDriver97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 24	thanks Thanks for the info....I do have a K&N...I guess I'll try those iridium plugs...there like a $100 thogh...and the Taylor 10.4mm wires....underdrive pulleys sound like good idea too....thanks......Hey Titan, we share the same majors.....good luck with it. __________________ '97 Procharged Cobra

08-21-2002, 06:51 PM	#5
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Check out NGK TR55IX's (iridium) $7.49 a plug and work great...really. They sell them at NAPA auto parts... What ever you do...forget about Bosch's Platinum +4's, I had them for 1 month and my car never ran worse. With the NGK's, my car runs smoother than my Crown Vic! Good luck __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

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