Spring Tune-Up

WiegertGT · 02-26-2002, 11:48 AM

I bought my car last year and finally have the money to give it a descent tune-up. I plan on replacing the plugs and probabaly the wires, what else should I replace. The last tune-up it got used cheap parts so I'm willing to spend the money to give it a good tune up.

thanks

7000rpmisheaven · 02-26-2002, 02:26 PM

I would definitly get a new cap and rotor. Also change the air and fuel filter. Maybe you can throw on K&N. You said it is all stock. Then I'll be the first to tell you to take the air silencer out. Thats all I can think of right now.

joe4speed · 02-26-2002, 05:04 PM

cap & rotor
fuel filter
air filter
pcv valve and screen
spark plugs
spark plug wires
oil and filter change

WiegertGT · 02-26-2002, 10:12 PM

What brand plugs and wires should i get?

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-27-2002, 01:03 AM

I got autolite platinum plugs and ford racing 9mm wires along with a new cap and rotor. I actually noticed a difference in power off the line which probably just means my old ones were crap LOL.

Later

Mr 5 0 · 02-27-2002, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by WiegertGT

What brand plugs and wires should i get?

Autolite #25 copper is fine for your 5.0 (it's what I use).

Wires: Lots of choices. I use Taylor Spiral-Pro and have also used the Ford MotorSport 9mm wires with no problem.

Get a brass-terminal distributor cap.

Get the PCV 'kit' from a Ford dealer ($10. - tops). It includes the valve, a new screen and grommet, all of which you'll need as no one ever changes these things.

The fuel filter is under the car (right - rear). Remove the gas cap before replacing the filter or you'll get sprayed.

Advance the timing to at least 12 degrees BTDC. Use 92 or higher octane gas before advancing it to avoid ping.

Check your sepentine belt for cracks and replace it if necessary (about $25.)

Lots more but this should keep you busy.

Good Luck.

WiegertGT · 02-27-2002, 11:37 AM

I was thinking about getting a cold air induction kit. Are they worth it? which one should i get?

302 LX Eric · 02-27-2002, 12:40 PM

You may want to try the search feature for your cold air induction question. There are tons of past posts on this subject - many with good replies.

FWIW I have the BBK kit - it has nice chrome tubes which looks nice with my chrome 75mm Bullet MAF. However, the blue gaskets that come with the kit are kind of crappy.

Good luck,
E

02-26-2002, 11:48 AM	#1
WiegertGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3	Spring Tune-Up I bought my car last year and finally have the money to give it a descent tune-up. I plan on replacing the plugs and probabaly the wires, what else should I replace. The last tune-up it got used cheap parts so I'm willing to spend the money to give it a good tune up. thanks __________________ 1989 Mustang GT All Stock, but not for long

02-26-2002, 05:04 PM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	cap & rotor fuel filter air filter pcv valve and screen spark plugs spark plug wires oil and filter change __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

02-26-2002, 10:12 PM	#4
WiegertGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3	What brand plugs and wires should i get? __________________ 1989 Mustang GT All Stock, but not for long

02-27-2002, 01:03 AM	#5
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I got autolite platinum plugs and ford racing 9mm wires along with a new cap and rotor. I actually noticed a difference in power off the line which probably just means my old ones were crap LOL. Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-27-2002, 11:17 AM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Tune-Up ideas Originally posted by WiegertGT What brand plugs and wires should i get? Autolite #25 copper is fine for your 5.0 (it's what I use). Wires: Lots of choices. I use Taylor Spiral-Pro and have also used the Ford MotorSport 9mm wires with no problem. Get a brass-terminal distributor cap. Get the PCV 'kit' from a Ford dealer ($10. - tops). It includes the valve, a new screen and grommet, all of which you'll need as no one ever changes these things. The fuel filter is under the car (right - rear). Remove the gas cap before replacing the filter or you'll get sprayed. Advance the timing to at least 12 degrees BTDC. Use 92 or higher octane gas before advancing it to avoid ping. Check your sepentine belt for cracks and replace it if necessary (about $25.) Lots more but this should keep you busy. Good Luck.

02-26-2002, 02:26 PM	#2
7000rpmisheaven Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: germantown MD Posts: 283	I would definitly get a new cap and rotor. Also change the air and fuel filter. Maybe you can throw on K&N. You said it is all stock. Then I'll be the first to tell you to take the air silencer out. Thats all I can think of right now. __________________ 85 GT 4bbl roller cam 2 ch. Flowmasters, O/R H-pipe Performer intake and carb milodon water pump, FMS 9mm wires, aluminum driveshaft, king cobra clutch

02-27-2002, 11:37 AM	#7
WiegertGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3	I was thinking about getting a cold air induction kit. Are they worth it? which one should i get? __________________ 1989 Mustang GT All Stock, but not for long

02-27-2002, 12:40 PM	#8
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	You may want to try the search feature for your cold air induction question. There are tons of past posts on this subject - many with good replies. FWIW I have the BBK kit - it has nice chrome tubes which looks nice with my chrome 75mm Bullet MAF. However, the blue gaskets that come with the kit are kind of crappy. Good luck, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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