2.9 Spark plug wires

[johndeeregarner]

What would be the best plug wires that I can get for a lower price? Would it be worth the money. I've heard that they will give me about 5+ hp. Is that true?

 

[Tedybear]

In my opinion, the only way it would gain any horse power---is if it's replacing the horse power your former cables stole from the engine. You can of course upgrade the entire secondary ignition system and see a gain...but the costs can be a touch high if you are on a budget.

For what it's worth? I'd normally go with either Napas higher end line...or (can't believe I'm suggesting this name brand) The "AutoLite" brand is decent.

Problem I have with the parts house "Store Brand" boils down to quality control. I've been burnt twice by lame connections going to the cap. The companies didn't bend the 90 degree to cap electrical connection in the plug wires...So it always popped off at random times....and in one case? The wire itself was not fully connected to the internal lead in the plug boot.

Just go for a quality name brand set of wires and you should be fine. I personally see no gain of upgrading to a uber-high cost set of wires--for a stock system. That's just me.

S-

 

[IMenriched]

In my opinion, the only way it would gain any horse power---is if it's replacing the horse power your former cables stole from the engine. You can of course upgrade the entire secondary ignition system and see a gain...but the costs can be a touch high if you are on a budget.

For what it's worth? I'd normally go with either Napas higher end line...or (can't believe I'm suggesting this name brand) The "AutoLite" brand is decent.

Problem I have with the parts house "Store Brand" boils down to quality control. I've been burnt twice by lame connections going to the cap. The companies didn't bend the 90 degree to cap electrical connection in the plug wires...So it always popped off at random times....and in one case? The wire itself was not fully connected to the internal lead in the plug boot.

Just go for a quality name brand set of wires and you should be fine. I personally see no gain of upgrading to a uber-high cost set of wires--for a stock system. That's just me.

S-

Aggreed

 

[johndeeregarner]

Well, I took the wires off the distributor cap and dirt and grime fell every time I took one off. The points are shot so I need to get another distributor cap and definitely new wires. I was thinking about getting a new ignition coil to, just for the heck of it.

 

[militarydave]

i would recommend the Bosch Wireset with the Motorcraft Platinum Plugs. i have that setup and works quite nice. if you want to get fancy... the Accel wireset, but please... get MOTORCRAFT PLUGS! dont spend your money on bosch, ngk, denso, etc.. unless your ranger is half japanese with the motor!

-dave

 

[johndeeregarner]

Haha. When I first got my ranger I put bosch plugs in it. I've been meaning to replace them with the Motorcraft plugs but just haven't got to it. I guess now would be the best time to replace them.

 

[Psychopete]

Just the standard autolight or motorcraft plugs seem to work the best for this motor IMO.

Pete

 

[Cyberbeer]

Yea I use autolites, couple cents cheaper and they make the motorcraft plugs. Personally I like the higher end NAPA wires, every time I buy a set from Auto zone, or Advance they wont seat correctly.

 

[daniel3507]

i prefer the autolites