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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Plug and Wire Recommendations

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I bought my buddy's old 98 f-150 and have been going over the truck performing basic maintenance to it. luckily right before I bought the truck he put a K&N cold air intake on the truck. Now I want to change the plugs and wires since he has no idea when he had them changed. The truck runs fine it don't miss a beat but I think the plugs and wires have at least 50K on them. I was looking at the new E3 plugs since I can get a set from summit for $32.

Does anyone have any recommendations on plugs and wires or should I stick with motorcraft. I would like to try and upgrade if it will help my fuel economy at all I currently am getting 11.2 mpg which is killing me.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Stick with motorcraft. Do not expect high MPG's with your truck. I've only hit over 12mpg twice with mine (in 8 months).
 
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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thanks for the info I will stick with motorcraft. I was hoping to get 15mpg out of it with some mods buy I am starting to think that 15mpg is a dream
 
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motorcraft everything, it seems to always work better than anything else
 
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dlasure2
Good day

I bought my buddy's old 98 f-150 and have been going over the truck performing basic maintenance to it. luckily right before I bought the truck he put a K&N cold air intake on the truck. Now I want to change the plugs and wires since he has no idea when he had them changed. The truck runs fine it don't miss a beat but I think the plugs and wires have at least 50K on them. I was looking at the new E3 plugs since I can get a set from summit for $32.

Does anyone have any recommendations on plugs and wires or should I stick with motorcraft. I would like to try and upgrade if it will help my fuel economy at all I currently am getting 11.2 mpg which is killing me.
...engine size?...4X4?...mileage?...body style? all will effect your MPG X the weight og your foot
 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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It is a 98 f-150 4x4 extended cab with a 4.6 145K and I keep my foot out of it. even though there is no fun in that.
 
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