Autolite

1hot5.0 · 10-24-2002, 09:50 PM

Im doing a tuneup on my stang.... cap, rotor, plugs and wires.... I got plugs today, which are Autolite Platinum. Are they good plugs? I was reading in MM&FF and they were recommending them... Also, what are some good quality wires? Thanks!

Jason

Coupe50h · 10-24-2002, 10:43 PM

oh man, tell me mm.ff's didnt say that, i guess they might be good for longetevity, but for performance they are crapnums, i use regular copper motorcraft plugs,

and wires, taylor, or frpp 9mm's are what i have and been great, if your on a budget those performance wires can run you 60-90$ so a stock set isnt that bad for driving daily.

dont forget to gap them.

mustangII460 · 10-24-2002, 11:07 PM

Autolite work fine for everyday use. Always index your plugs.

Factory wires work great too. I don't see spending the extra money on any motor thats not modded.

TMASTER · 10-24-2002, 11:54 PM

I use one step colder in my 93GT 5.0, normal Autolites in the orange box. 24's or 25's I cant remeber off hand

they work good.

slantman · 10-25-2002, 07:22 AM

autolite cross reference
http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/l/slantman/sparkplug.htm
ford motorsport 9mm wires and they cost only 41.50 from gene evans ford
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...egory_Code=FEP

HiFlow5 0 · 10-25-2002, 07:42 AM

I have always had good results with Autolight 24's before I put my new heads on, now I have to use 3924's cause of the longer reach. Other then that motorcraft plugs were pretty good, but the copper autolights were still better IMO. Also another vote for Taylor wires here.

moc · 10-26-2002, 01:38 AM

.044 copper autolites , no platinum plugs okay,,, platinum plugs are BAD ,,,,,, Copper plugs are good ,,, okay

1hot5.0 · 10-26-2002, 09:47 AM

Thanks fot the help everyone.... Im going to use the autolites for now i think since I'm falt broke ,and get some real nice plugs later....

red82gt · 10-27-2002, 03:07 AM

If your hurting for cash, then take the platinum plugs back to the store and exchange them for copper ones and get your refund. The coppers perform better. The only thing better than copper is the iridium plugs and they only seem to help if you don't have a strong enough ignition system or if your running a ton of boost or nitrous with a stock ignition system. On a N/A 5.0 iridium plugs won't make a difference and you can't beat the good ol' copper motorcraft or autolite plugs.

NYC1 · 10-27-2002, 09:06 PM

I've got NGK's. I heard they were good plugs from a few good sources.

10-24-2002, 09:50 PM	#1
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	Autolite Im doing a tuneup on my stang.... cap, rotor, plugs and wires.... I got plugs today, which are Autolite Platinum. Are they good plugs? I was reading in MM&FF and they were recommending them... Also, what are some good quality wires? Thanks! Jason __________________ 91 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible AOD Mdifications: K&N filter, Mac Catback, BBK aluminum u/d pulleys.

10-24-2002, 10:43 PM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	oh man, tell me mm.ff's didnt say that, i guess they might be good for longetevity, but for performance they are crapnums, i use regular copper motorcraft plugs, and wires, taylor, or frpp 9mm's are what i have and been great, if your on a budget those performance wires can run you 60-90$ so a stock set isnt that bad for driving daily. dont forget to gap them. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

10-24-2002, 11:07 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Autolite work fine for everyday use. Always index your plugs. Factory wires work great too. I don't see spending the extra money on any motor thats not modded. __________________ Frank

10-24-2002, 11:54 PM	#4
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	autolite regular I use one step colder in my 93GT 5.0, normal Autolites in the orange box. 24's or 25's I cant remeber off hand they work good.

10-25-2002, 07:42 AM	#6
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	I have always had good results with Autolight 24's before I put my new heads on, now I have to use 3924's cause of the longer reach. Other then that motorcraft plugs were pretty good, but the copper autolights were still better IMO. Also another vote for Taylor wires here. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

10-25-2002, 07:22 AM	#5
slantman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: north augusta SC Posts: 12	autolite cross reference http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/l/slantman/sparkplug.htm ford motorsport 9mm wires and they cost only 41.50 from gene evans ford http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...egory_Code=FEP

10-26-2002, 01:38 AM	#7
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Copper .044 copper autolites , no platinum plugs okay,,, platinum plugs are BAD ,,,,,, Copper plugs are good ,,, okay __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

10-26-2002, 09:47 AM	#8
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	Thanks fot the help everyone.... Im going to use the autolites for now i think since I'm falt broke ,and get some real nice plugs later.... __________________ 91 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible AOD Mdifications: K&N filter, Mac Catback, BBK aluminum u/d pulleys.

10-27-2002, 03:07 AM	#9
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	If your hurting for cash, then take the platinum plugs back to the store and exchange them for copper ones and get your refund. The coppers perform better. The only thing better than copper is the iridium plugs and they only seem to help if you don't have a strong enough ignition system or if your running a ton of boost or nitrous with a stock ignition system. On a N/A 5.0 iridium plugs won't make a difference and you can't beat the good ol' copper motorcraft or autolite plugs. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

10-27-2002, 09:06 PM	#10
NYC1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 169	I've got NGK's. I heard they were good plugs from a few good sources. __________________ 94GT 5spd Coupe 1/4 = 13.6@103 60ft = 2.0315 on Michelin Pilots GT 40 Intake GT 40Y Aluminum heads 1.7 rockers, BBK Cold air Fluidyne, BBK long tubes & H-Pipe 65mm TB Al Driveshaft Hurst Shifter Cobra R hood HPM Subframes Control Arms Future mods = Procharger and/or 331/347 Stroker, Turbo? Rice Haters Club Member #77 FOR SALE: Strut Tower Brace $30

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