Changing plugs and wires

[vegasbob]

Is it a real requirement to change the plugs and wires when installing the Stag 1 upgrade on my 05 GT, it only has 4k miles. I will do this if it is really needed, just wondering. Your comments are appreciated [:I]
Bob

[sca037]

Bob,

"Requirement" is too strong a term for sure. We have 10K on our Stage 1 installation (23K total on the GT) and are still on the original plugs & wires. The car still runs great, but since the original wires are known to not be long-life parts it's just a matter of time before they start to cause a 'miss' and driveability issues. At only 4K miles I would wait until you have a problem or around 25K miles to change them, whatever comes first.

YMMV
Brian

[fritz_t_coyote]

quote:Originally posted by sca037
I would wait until you have a problem or around 25K miles to change them, whatever comes first.

Or: If you have the upper intake manifold off for any reason, consider doing the plugs and wires as a 'while-you-are-in-there' preventative.

[Mean Green]

quote:Originally posted by fritz_t_coyote

Or: If you have the upper intake manifold off for any reason, consider doing the plugs and wires as a 'while-you-are-in-there' preventative.

Don't need the upper intake off to change plugs on a turbo. I'd regap them at least down to .040. You will feel a difference.