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Old 03-30-2012, 06:08 PM
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When did GM or Corvette start using carbon spark filled plug wire and stopped using wire filled spark plug wires/ I think the word carbon is correct ???

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When did GM or Corvette start using carbon spark filled plug wire and stopped using wire filled spark plug/ I think the word carbon is correct ???
Late 50's, I think - federal regulations about TVI (Television Interference) required it.
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