Ok, whatever. OEM parts are not always the best replacement parts available.
A manufacturer has to make a compromise between cost and reliability, the
bottom dollar always counts. Ford even knows this and has a Performance
Parts division. Are there better parts out there? Yes. Do they cost more?
Sometimes. Will they work as good or better than OEM? Yes, usually better.
Ford recomends OEM parts for a few reasons, none of which have anything to
do with OEM parts being the best available. It's true that a stock motor
needs nothing more than "stock" wires but there are many "stock replacement"
wires that are as good as or better than the OEM wires. Like your answer to
another post about the factory springs and ride height of the Mustang, what
a joke. The '94+ Mustangs look like 4X4's, their suspension components are a
compromise for the mass market. Replacing the factory suspension with the
proper, read "not slammed" aftermarket suspension componets (actually the
OEM "Bullitt" stuff is a good deal) will greatly improve the ride, handling,
and the look of the fox 4 Mustangs.
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Mike
Silver 10th Anniversary Cobra Coupe
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Mr. Ford wrote:

Mr. Ford wrote:

I am sure they do.


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Mr. Ford wrote:

How is that?

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Sorry Wraith, you have me mixed up with another thread and another poster
concerning springs and suspension of which I have no experience!
I do have some experience with ignitions and motors and strive to give the
most cost effective and reliable answers to peoples questions.
As I stated, your best result is always to go with Motorcraft parts. There
are several reasons:
A) This is most important.. They work!
B) They fit.
C) There is no guess work in the calibration.
D) OEM parts are designed to work in build cars on the assembly floor.

"WraithCobra" <wraithgt (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

wires that are as good as or better than the OEM wires. Like your answer to

Mr. Ford wrote:

Most of which has absolutely nothing to do with a 400+HP Car. So,
when I add a blower to my car you would have me not change out to a
high flow fuel pump? How ignorant is it to think that the OEM fuel
pump for an 89 Mustang will still perform the necessary task after
adding a blower? No that will not work. Sparkplugs have to be
"calibrated" no matter what brand you buy. I'm not sure who
brainwashed you into thinking that you should always stick with OEM
parts, but when it comes to high performance build that's not
particularly true.

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WindsorFox, your comments are appreciated but are off topic concerning the
original posters request for ignition wire replacement.
The original poster from my understanding has a stock automobile so my
response was based on her available info.
She was not running any hi performance mod ie: Supercharger, blower etc.
As I remember she does not have a 400 hp vehicle.
As for your comment on Ford Motorcraft spark plugs, they come gapped to the
correct specs.

A supercharger is a blower, afaik. Also, I bought Motorcraft plugs & they
weren't gapped the way they were supposed to be...

-Mike

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A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT
Cold air intake
FRPP 3.73 gears
Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Full Boar turbo mufflers
Hi-speed fan switch
255/60R-15 rear tires


"Mr. Ford" <ggruber (AT) cfl (DOT) rr.com> wrote

Mr. Ford wrote:

I gotchur off topic right here. Here is the original post:

Hi All,

I need to replace the above mentioned on my 1985 Mustang GT with a
5spd.Can anyone make some suggestions as to what kind would be the
best in terms of performance? Please let me know. Thanks.

You ASSume there is no high performance equipment. There is nothing
to indicate one way or another. A set of Taylor HP wires or FMS wires
will be better than the standard OEM wire period, no ifs ands or
buts. NGK plugs are better than Motorcraft plugs, period, no ifs ands
or buts. And if you poke a pair of plugs into your engine without
checking the gap, I have a bridge for sale too.
Off topic, indeed....
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