Spark Plug Options?
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Spark Plug Options?
I have a 97 F-150 4.6L, are there any other spark plug options that are similar performance to motorcraft? Perhaps NGK? I'm relatively new to these trucks and would like some more info from some other people about what they seem to like/dislike! Thanks!
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From: G-VEGAS TN
I sell auto parts for a living and 99% of all ase certified mechanics want motorcraft for ford, delco for chevy, champion for dodge and small engines ngk/denso for most imports (nissan,honda) and race applications and bosch for euros. I had an old mechanic tell me one time the manufactures spend thousands upon thousands of dollars designing that factory plug for the application so why not use it ?
also motorcraft and autolite are manufactured by honeywell
just my 2 cents
Smokey
also motorcraft and autolite are manufactured by honeywell
just my 2 cents
Smokey
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I tried the Bosch multi-electrode spark plugs to get a little more power out of a 4.6 I had in a 2002 Mustang. It ran like crap. Stay with the Motorcraft. When I switched back to the factory plug, it ran MUCH better. If you want a performance boost, look somewhere other than plugs. The stock plugs are fine.
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I sell auto parts for a living and 99% of all ase certified mechanics want motorcraft for ford, delco for chevy, champion for dodge and small engines ngk/denso for most imports (nissan,honda) and race applications and bosch for euros. I had an old mechanic tell me one time the manufactures spend thousands upon thousands of dollars designing that factory plug for the application so why not use it ?
also motorcraft and autolite are manufactured by honeywell
just my 2 cents
Smokey
also motorcraft and autolite are manufactured by honeywell
just my 2 cents
Smokey
motorcraft in all my Fords.....
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The NGK would work fine too, but there are no advantages to using them. May as well stick with the Motorcraft part.
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i put motorcraft in my 97f150 with the same motor and it runs great. i had read on this forum several times to stick with the motorcraft, just my 2 cents.
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