ultimate tune up

[XLT_Explorer]

hey all so i've decided to do a tune up on my EX here's what i got so far K&N air filter, mobil 1 10w30 synthetic, TPS mod, clean the MAF,champion double platinum plugs, and bosch premium spark plug wires. hopefully it will free up some horse power. i still want to flush the tranny with mobil 1 synthetic, change the t case fluid with mobil 1, both diffs with either redline or royal purple, sound good? any other helpful free mods would be appreciated.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

The dual platnium plugs have been studied and have proven to be non-effective. When a spark jumps the gap - it only jumps to one prong. The only thing you'd really get out of a dual platnium plug is a more complete burn; if that. Champion is an okay brand, but I forgot with what make of vehicle that they do not get along with. Also, why did you go with two different brand plugs/wires? I've never heard of that. Changing the T-case fluid isn't really neccessary. Flushing the transmission is always good - even if you just put Mercron IV ATF back in. Anyway, seems to be a good thing.

-Drew

 

[monkeydude3]

from what I have heard bosch plug are for GM and autolite/motorcraft are for Fords. Just get an autolite platinum set of plugs and you'll be all right. And a nice set of the same brand wires.

Run a few bottles of injector cleaner through it too, and get a new fuel filter and pcv valve... it all helps

 

[XLT_Explorer]

the champion double platinum still uses a single electrode just uses platinum on both sides. i've found champion to be good for ford in the past. the theory behind a dual electrode plug is longer life since the wear on the electrode should be cut in half.