tune up help/segestions February 24, 2006, 11:00:54 AM im getting closer to the day of getting my cougar on the road, and was wondering what people would recomend for parts, i need-plugswiresair filter (going to get a CAI with K&N)pvc valve (just generic)o2 sensor (probably generic too)distributor rotordistributor capjust segestions on good, not too expensive, brands... Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #1 – February 24, 2006, 07:08:23 PM plugs: Motor Craft awsf44Cwires: Ford Racing 9mm wiresair filter (going to get a CAI with K&N): Don't know I have ram air :D pvc valve (just generic): Motorcrafto2 sensor (probably generic too): bosch should be gooddistributor rotor: Motorcraftdistributor cap: Motorcraft Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #2 – February 24, 2006, 07:32:09 PM I agree with most of thunderjet302's input.CAI- I have a chrome one made by MAC and it comes with their own "performance" air filter. There are variations depending on if you want a fender mounted filter or non fender mounted filter. They're reasonably priced.check out this link...http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=2957O2's- Ford has a kit, I don't have the part number on me now, but anyway, it has O2's and various other sensors and relays. I think it was between $75 and $95. I also think it was cheaper than getting aftermarket O2's like the Bosch ones plus you get some other stuff. Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #3 – February 24, 2006, 09:36:19 PM dont forget fuel filter and oil change, i go with motorcraft stuff all the way, and bosh Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #4 – February 26, 2006, 05:37:59 PM Quote from: 88cougarxr7im getting closer to the day of getting my cougar on the road, and was wondering what people would recomend for parts, i need-plugswiresair filter (going to get a CAI with K&N)pvc valve (just generic)o2 sensor (probably generic too)distributor rotordistributor capjust segestions on good, not too expensive, brands...Why bother? The car in your avatar is already tuned up. :) Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #5 – February 26, 2006, 05:41:59 PM segestion number one would be finding a picture of YOUR car and using it as your avatar, not someones car you found on coolcats and flaunt like its yours.segestion number two, spell checksegestion number three, go with what thunderjet is saying. Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #6 – February 27, 2006, 09:48:14 PM Comment Oneis that better? and i never meant to offend anyone or piss anyone off, just the car looks exactly like mine, but i changed it now to a picture of my 2 cars (the cougar of corse, and the grand prix in the background)Comment Twoway to lasy too du all dat stuph... Comment ThreeWill do, thanks for the help... Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #7 – March 05, 2006, 07:49:28 PM I'd recommend using Accel parts. I have their wires, HD distributor cap, and rotor on mine. They work great. As for the air filter, I use the SVO cotton gauze filter from Ford Motorsport which is similar to the K&N. The Accel wires will be around $30 and cap rotor combo runs about $23ish. Right now, I just have a set of Autolite plugs in it which work good, but I've heard Bosch or Accel plugs are best for the 5.0s, all of my friends with 5.0 Mustangs use those. I havn't replaced the O2 sensors yet but I would probubly go with Motorcraft on them. Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #8 – March 05, 2006, 11:05:11 PM Here's the kit I gothttp://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=5009The suggested retail is $90 but I got mine at the dealer for $80. It beats getting two individual Bosch O2's as they alone will cost you about $80. This way you get a couple extras for the same price. Quote Selected
tune up help/segestions Reply #9 – March 08, 2006, 09:36:52 PM thanks for the help guys... im slowly getting on the process of getting this cat back on road... its just a long teediouse process of making it look good again and fixing all the oil leaks and problems and all that jazz... im sure a few people on here knows how i feel... Quote Selected
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