What Spark plug wires
09-25-2018, 10:37 PM
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What Spark plug wires
Anyone have a suggestion on what plug wires would be best for a 91 4.9 I-6. Prices range from like 18 buck to over 100 a Orileys et all? Not looking to cheep but then again I don't need spend money just to spend money either. So what is the difference between $20 wires and $100 wires?
09-26-2018, 10:45 AM
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If you post links to the ones you're comparing, we might be able to find some justification for the cost differences.
I generally prefer US-made parts, but they're getting hard-to-find at any price. I've been running some 8mm silicone wires I got decades ago when they were on sale (maybe clearance). Obviously, if you can find a MotorCraft set, they'd be among the best available. But not necessarily so much better that you could tell a difference between them & a less-expensive brand from the driver's seat, or with a meter.
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I generally prefer US-made parts, but they're getting hard-to-find at any price. I've been running some 8mm silicone wires I got decades ago when they were on sale (maybe clearance). Obviously, if you can find a MotorCraft set, they'd be among the best available. But not necessarily so much better that you could tell a difference between them & a less-expensive brand from the driver's seat, or with a meter.
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09-27-2018, 02:42 PM
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If you post links to the ones you're comparing, we might be able to find some justification for the cost differences.
I generally prefer US-made parts, but they're getting hard-to-find at any price. I've been running some 8mm silicone wires I got decades ago when they were on sale (maybe clearance). Obviously, if you can find a MotorCraft set, they'd be among the best available. But not necessarily so much better that you could tell a difference between them & a less-expensive brand from the driver's seat, or with a meter.
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I generally prefer US-made parts, but they're getting hard-to-find at any price. I've been running some 8mm silicone wires I got decades ago when they were on sale (maybe clearance). Obviously, if you can find a MotorCraft set, they'd be among the best available. But not necessarily so much better that you could tell a difference between them & a less-expensive brand from the driver's seat, or with a meter.
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+1 on the motorcraft set. Autozone carries them for $40 with a lifetime warranty
09-28-2018, 09:20 AM
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Red sparkplug wires.
Anyone have a suggestion on what plug wires would be best for a 91 4.9 I-6. Prices range from like 18 buck to over 100 a Orileys et all? Not looking to cheep but then again I don't need spend money just to spend money either. So what is the difference between $20 wires and $100 wires?
Years ago I bought a set that I thought would fit and it didn't have the ends crimped on both ends. I somehow managed to figure out how to cut them and crimp them with the little hammer and anvil tool, and they worked out pretty good.
Over the last 5 years or so I have started a policy of painting RED any part I have replaced on my vehicles. I have a red alternator, a red water pump, red tie rod ends, etc. so many years later I can remember if that was the water pump that I replaced before. Likewise in keeping with the theme, I bought red spark plug wires. Also I didn't like the way the Ford wires's boots stick out the side of the engine. So I bought red wires for a Chevrolet, cut them to the perfect length, crimped ends on and I think they look real good.
Some wires you can buy have a copper core or some metal and other wires have something like carbon on the inside. I prefer metal, but the carbon ones may have advantages that I don't understand. The last ones I bought, I thought they were copper but after I cut them, I found out different. I used them anyway, so I guess I feel the color is more important to me than what they are actually made of.
09-28-2018, 11:02 AM
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I have found that as I got older I have more opinions about anything.
Some wires you can buy have a copper core or some metal and other wires have something like carbon on the inside. I prefer metal, but the carbon ones may have advantages that I don't understand. The last ones I bought, I thought they were copper but after I cut them, I found out different. I used them anyway, so I guess I feel the color is more important to me than what they are actually made of.
Some wires you can buy have a copper core or some metal and other wires have something like carbon on the inside. I prefer metal, but the carbon ones may have advantages that I don't understand. The last ones I bought, I thought they were copper but after I cut them, I found out different. I used them anyway, so I guess I feel the color is more important to me than what they are actually made of.