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LT1 plugs & wires...AC Delco??

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Old 09-27-2016, 08:45 PM
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What do you guys recommend?

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You aren't really going to get more performance from the wires unless you are really doing competition. Don't know personally but isn't the opti area kinda tight for bigger wires? I'd go back with OE unless you have a reason for the hassle.
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Thanks. I was going the oem route, but wanted to check if there was anything better
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Originally Posted by vette196
Thanks. I was going the oem route, but wanted to check if there was anything better
I have a custom set for my L98 but that was because I changed to a different distributor and wanted to route them over the valve covers. Is there the placebo effect? Sure. Feels like I gained 10HP. Seriously, I got the wires and crimpers on a good deal so that was what I went with. The Opti area doesn't look that open so don't give yourself headaches you don't need. If you were racing, you'd be doing something better but that isn't your wallet you are opening.
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Just did opti,water pump wires plugs on my94 coupe Rock Auto had best price on OEM AC Delco plugs,wires and rebate on plugs.Use RAuto code 4908654943729830 before 10/2/16 and get 5% off if you can wait 2-3 days to ship Stock wires needed to fit in stock wire looms and route correctly.Code goes in hear about them.

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I put a nice set of Taylor red 8mm wires on when I replaced my opti cap in my 95. My other wires were oem and dirty , I was just wanting to go with red because I liked the looks of the red wires on the LT4 and since I had the front of the engine down to the opti I figured might as well spend another hour or so and take the accessory bracket off and put new wires. Like I said, not looking for a performance upgrade, just an aesthetic upgrade!
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The OEM wires are high quality, will last a long time if installed correctly, and fit as they should, especially into the wire looms. You'll gain precisely 0.000 HP by installing aftermarket wires.

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Originally Posted by SJW
The OEM wires are high quality, will last a long time if installed correctly, and fit as they should, especially into the wire looms. You'll gain precisely 0.000 HP by installing aftermarket wires.

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True but stickers will get about 10 HP. Everyone knows that.
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Originally Posted by aklim
True but stickers will get about 10 HP. Everyone knows that.
Yah, and don't forget the airfoil and TB bypass. Each of those is good for at least a 50 HP bump.

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