Running crappier after plugs and wires?

[Bob]

Autolite Dual Platinums.
I honestly don't think it's the plugs or wires now. I regapped them and the car ran smooth like before, just hesitated still.

[p71towny]

Those are good plugs.

[SVT98t]

What wires did you get?

[Bob]

I just got some Borg Warner wires.

The car runs great now. The mechanic just cleaned the MAF sensor. I took it out on the express way today and it ran really nice, minus it pulling hard because it needs an alignment.

I did notice under really hard acceleration, like getting onto the e-way really fast, the motor had a little knock sound to it but I could not feel any hesitation.

I plan on getting an alignment and maybe new tires next weekend. I really want Avon tires but can not find them in the size I need.

[p71towny]

Thats ping, either run higher octane, pull the octane plug, or run colder plugs. Could just need blown out too.

[Bob]

Thats ping, either run higher octane, pull the octane plug, or run colder plugs. Could just need blown out too.

What will pulling the octane plug do? How will it effect how it runs?

[p71towny]

It retards the timing to keep it from pinging. You most likely won't notice any difference other that maybe a 1-2mpg drop if any and a little loss of power during hard acceleration.